Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture will open a museum on Monday, 1 September, dedicated to the Edo-period philosopher Ishida Baigan, whose teachings on ethics and commerce are finding new relevance in today’s discourse on corporate social responsibility and sustainable living. The Ishida Baigan Memorial Museum, built on the philosopher’s birthplace, is designed to be a […]| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Have you ever considered the ultimate destination of clothes you’ve given away so they wouldn’t become waste? We gather them from our wardrobes, pack them into bags, and drop them off at collection boxes or second-hand shops. We believe that...| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Panasonic Corporation and JX Metals Corporation have announced a new partnership to create a circular resource scheme for copper. Beginning in September, their new scheme will recover copper from end-of-life home appliances and reprocess it for use...| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
For coffee lovers, a looming threat hangs over their favourite drink. In Japan, we call it the “Kōhī 2025-nen Mondai,” or, translated literally, the “Coffee 2050 Problem”. It refers to a future crisis in which the world may struggle to meet demand...| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
The newest developements coming direct from Japan, a wide range of topics from ethical fashion, circular economy to upcycled products.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
