Takenaka and DesignFuture Japan set a CTI based standard on Material Bank Japan to rate the circularity of building materials.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Japan will certify recyclable and low-material plastic products under new 2026 eco standards to promote a circular economy.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Architect Developer Inc. (ADI) announced it will adopt the world’s first plasterboard made from 100% recycled gypsum in its new residential construction projects. The developer will begin using the carbon-neutral “Chiyoda Circular Gypsum Board” from Chiyoda Ute Co., Ltd. in new rental apartment buildings in the Chiba and Kanagawa areas. Constructyion waste is a problem […]| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium introduces uniforms made from upcycled fishing nets to reduce marine waste and support local communities.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Fujifilm to open Circular Manufacturing Centre by 2026 in Laguna, remanufacturing printers and advancing circular economy.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Kyoei Steel teams up with Ultraman to promote Ethical Steel, highlighting traceable, waste-reducing steel manufacturing practices.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Five Japanese firms launch Circular Co Evolution to help manufacturers run circular, traceable and low carbon supply chains.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Japan's roadmap aims to triple the reuse market by 2030 via consumer campaigns, business support and guidelines for resale.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Reusable bone china cup and sleeve blend craftsmanship and eco-conscious design to challenge single-use culture.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Support Japan's cultural heritage with Tatami REBIRTH, a circular project reviving tatami at the historic Ohana residence.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
On 8 May, Shimizu Corporation announced the launch of a new material recycling scheme that involves sorting diverse types of plastic waste on-site at construction locations by material type and selling the recyclable materials for profit. This initiative aims to advance the realisation of a circular economy. Traditionally, plastic waste from construction sites has been […]| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
ATARAO in Japan turns used coffee grounds into fuel for roasting beans, promoting a circular, zero-waste coffee production model.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Japan‑backed projects in India, Indonesia and Palau boost circular economy, recycling and clean energy to cut emissions and waste.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Kameoka's Meguru Hiroba Project is fostering hands-on sustainability and community through monthly circular events.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Six companies launch a project to enhance horizontal recycling of aluminium building materials, promoting sustainable resource use.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Tokyo Circular Centre opens to scale urban recycling, enabling data-led reuse and circular production across the Kanto region.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
In its fourth edition in 2024, the crQlr Awards awarded 29 winners and three receiving Special Prize awards.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
solaGlass project upcycles solar panel waste into glassware, promoting sustainability and a circular economy through innovative recycling.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Recognising 29 groundbreaking projects, the crQlr Awards 2024 celebrates circular economy solutions with an exhibition in Tokyo.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
