New Project Added: Yokohama Bay Sheraton

On 2022/3/25

We have added a new circular project page “Yokohama Bay Sheraton” in our database. The Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers (“Yokohama Bay Sheraton”) is one of the famous hotels in Yokohama. They are running several projects to reduce food waste and make their business sustainable. For more information, check the project page on this […]

New Project Added: RiPiЯ

On 2022/2/25

We have added a new circular project “RiPiЯ” in our database. RiPiЯ is a sustainable apparel brand that refashions stock clothing worldwide. They purchase stock items and remake them to add new values. For more information, check the project page on this website.

New Project Added: Wave Yokohama

On 2022/2/21

We have added a new circular project “Wave Yokohama” in our database. Wave Yokohama is a non-profit organization promotes a rental service of reusable cutlery and dishwashing. It contributes to reducing waste and CO2 emissions and raising environmental awareness. For more information, check the project page on this website.

New Project Added: chain

On 2022/2/14

We have added a new circular project “chain” in our database. chain is a service that uses blockchain technology to visualize the supply chain and share the story of manufacturing. The application contributes to creating a new connection between suppliers and consumers. For more information, check the project page on this website.

New Project Added: baybike

On 2022/2/8

We have added a new circular project “baybike” in our database. baybike is one of the bicycle-sharing services by Docomo Bikeshare. It identifys idle assets and utilize the bikes where needed. For more information, check the project page on this website.

New Project Added: StockBase

On 2022/2/8

We have added a new circular project “StockBase” in our database. StockBase donates unneeded emergency supplies from companies to people in need. They circulate the items within the local community and reduce food waste. For more information, check the project page on this website.

Think about the future of Yokohama with Donut Economics [Experience Report]

On 2022/1/24

On March 20, 2021, we held a workshop on Donut Economics at the Kotobuki Collaborative Space in Naka Ward, Yokohama. 11 participants discussed the future of Yokohama using the concept of Donut Economics with them. This article is an abstract for the workshop. *This event is part of Circular Economy Plus School, which is organized […]

New Project Added: MAGO GALLERY YOKOHAMA

On 2022/1/24

We have added a new circular project “MAGO GALLERY YOKOHAMA” in our database. MAGO GALLERY YOKOHAMA The exclusive gallery of Nagasaka Shingo, a pioneer of sustainable art. The gallery displays artworks and other items created by recycling e-waste dumped in the slums of Ghana. Their business model connects developed and developing countries and circulates waste. […]

Can DX be a solution to the problem with plastic containers? [Experience Report]

On 2022/1/5

On March 13, 2021, we held an idea-thon online under the topic of “Circular Economy and Digital Transformation (DX).” This time we specifically focused on the issue of plastic takeout containers and discussed how we could circulate the containers instead of wasting them. *This event is part of Circular Economy Plus School, which is organized […]

How can we make a business more sustainable? Find out the way with haishop [Experience Report]

On 2021/12/22

On Saturday, March 6, 2021, we held an idea-thon with Hideaki Omote and Nao Wada from Innovation Design, Inc. They run a sustainable souvenir shop and cafe, “haishop,” in Bashamichi, Yokohama. This idea-thon is to solve issues through running circular businesses and local services. The main topic was “Circular Economy and Startups.” We shared the […]

New Project Added: Craft Beer Paper

On 2021/11/15

We have added a new circular project “Craft Beer Paper” in our database. Craft Beer Paper is a recycled paper made from malt waste. Working with local breweries and restaurants, kitafuku Inc. produces papers for coasters, business cards, postcards, menu lists, and other purposes to reduce waste. For more information, check the project page on […]

Yokohama local plastic waste turns out to be a unique asset [Experience Report]

On 2021/11/12

On Saturday, February 27, 2021, we held a workshop at haishop cafe in Bashamichi to up-cycle plastic waste into new products. We cooperated with Mr. Terukuni Hayashi and Ms. Sayumi Tadokoro from Technolab Inc., which runs the ocean plastic upcycling brand “buøy.” *This event is part of Circular Economy Plus School, which is organized by […]