BlogHide Resteemszenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoJoint research begins on locust-farming as alternative foodA Tokyo-based edible-insect company has begun joint research with a university expert aimed at expanding bug dining choices by optimizing techniques to mass produce edible locusts. Not only tasty…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoNext solution to global warming: Fake meat hamburgers!Have you ever thought that the hamburger you eat regularly, has the potential of reducing the effects of global warming? Recent studies have shown that animal husbandry has a huge impact on the…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoREVIVE, a gin created to prevent alcohol waste during COVID-19The outbreak of the coronavirus disease has changed the lifestyle of people. Countries declared in a state of emergency, people engaging in self-quarantine, businesses forced to comply with…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoEdish, the Japanese upcycled dish that circulates back to earthWhenever we take a meal, in most cases, we use tableware to serve food. When we eat out, restaurants serve meal on a dish, which are washed and then used repeatedly for the next consumer. If we…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoSubscription service for new cameras shows growth of sharing economyA new Tokyo-based camera-sharing service has upped the stakes for similar businesses by offering new cameras and lenses instead of used ones. The move recognizes a growing interest toward utilizing…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoSaving marine life with snazzy Buøy trays made with ocean plastic wasteIf you’re looking for one-of-a-kind items to add to your home decor or general goods collection, ‘buøy’ might be a perfect choice for you. Colorful and appealing trays and coasters made in Japan are…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoSurvey: 92% female students have met or seen sexual harassment or discriminationGirl Scouts of Japan in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo recently released a survey covering female university students and their thoughts toward gender. Entitled, “Female University Students × Gender Survey…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoSuccess with horizontal recycling, JR reuses aluminum on new bullet trainsJapan’s newest bullet train, the N700S, is reusing aluminum alloy from one of its predecessors in a small but significant step forward in the horizontal recycling of aluminum. It looks set to create…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoEco-friendly garbage bags invite more businesses to circular economyAs of last month, Japan banned free plastic bags at retail outlets to encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable shopping bags to cut down on waste. In response, a Tokyo-based…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoWhat can we do to prevent waste in the fashion industry?The fashion industry is one of the most wasteful industries in the world. Each year, companies waste a staggering amount of textile to increase profits and sales. Although nearly 100% of textiles…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoChemical recycling collaboration to turn waste into plasticSekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. have agreed in February to form a strategic alliance to cooperate in manufacturing polyolefin from combustible waste. Previously, Sekisui…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoReviving clothes with black dye: Upcycled fashion brand FROMSTOCKFROMSTOCK is an upcycled fashion brand that was recently launched in February. They carry their products at pop-up stores such as SCRAPBOOK (JEANASIS) and HARE. However, as of last month, customers…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoKobe’s new eSports facility opens exclusively for seniorsA new eSports facility opened on July 2 in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture. Surprisingly, the unique characteristic of this eSports facility is that the membership is limited to people over 60 years old.…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoFrom food waste to meal kits: new Fukuoka meal kit startup‘Uminouchi’ is a new platform built by two Japanese businesses based in Fukuoka prefecture, Benners and Panorama. Benners has built platforms to connect buyers and sellers for selling marine…zenbird (49)in hive-172114 • 4 years agoTracking wandering elderly with dementia through Orange Safety Net appJapan is facing a super-ageing society today, especially in regional areas where the number of elderly people are extremely high. A lot of these rural towns are finding it hard to watch over their…zenbird (49)in sdgs • 4 years agoZero Emissions Tokyo, an ambitious climate change strategySignificant action against climate change is required in order to avoid the worst of its effects. According to a 2018 report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we have…zenbird (49)in sdgs • 4 years ago【Report】 Kamikatsu’s Zero Waste Center “WHY”: It’s finally completeIt’s the moment we have all been waiting for: the completion of Kamikatsu town’s Zero Waste Center. It’s been more than a year since we first heard of its plans . Now, the town’s efforts has come…zenbird (49)in sdgs • 4 years agoBuilding sustainable furniture from used ship building materialImabari City in Ehime Prefeture is known to be one of Japan’s leading shipbuilding towns in the Setouchi region, facing the Seto Inland Sea. The city prides in building beautiful ships that travel…zenbird (49)in japan • 5 years agoFun activities for children to enjoy during self-quarantine in JapanSpring is the beginning of a new school year in Japan. Traditionally in the beginning of April, small children wearing jackets and ties or dresses for a ceremony on the first day in elementary…zenbird (49)in sdgs • 5 years agoGet your own memento painting made from your bridal bouquetHow do you plan to keep your bridal bouquet after the big day? Typical ways to preserve them include pressing, freeze drying, air drying or using epoxy resin to make a silicone mold. Preserving…
