Zenbird Editorial TeamAs part of the Panda Bamboo Project, Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture is releasing new Panda Bamboo Tumblers. They are made with upcycled, leftover bamboos that are discarded without being eaten by pandas. The promotion of using reusable cups would also reduce the parks’ use of disposable cups.
More upcycling ideas from Japan
- 2026-09-11: Aeon reduces food loss with new upcycled snacks this month
- 2026-08-25: Toyama upcycling project gives industrial PVC scrap new life as goods
- 2026-08-24: Japanese venture to upcycle manufacturing scrap into print ink
- 2026-08-23: Osaka cities start upcycling tempura oil into aviation fuel
- 2026-08-20: Fukushima region building circular model, turning rice waste into resin
