【Monthly Update: February, 2022】Yokohama’s Youths are Intensely Learning Circular Economy

Posted by 室井梨那（Rina Muroi）
On 2022/3/9

The calendar tells us that the winter is over. That means the season of Sakura is coming up very soon here in Japan. This February, we had several opportunities to cooperate with local schools and universities. As we referred to in the last update, we aim to support sustainable education locally in 2022. Here we […]

Yokohama’s Reaction to the Russian Invasion and What We Can Do for Ukraine

Posted by 室井梨那（Rina Muroi）
On 2022/3/7

日本語はこちら：ウクライナ情勢に対する横浜の対応と、私たちにできること The news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24th February devastated us. Innumerable fear, anger, confusion, and sadness surrounded the whole world. The Ukrainian largest port town Odessa has been Yokohama’s sister city since 1965. Ukraine warned on 6th March that Russia was preparing to bomb the historic portland Odessa. Our mayor Yamanaka […]

New Project Added: RiPiЯ

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
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

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
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

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
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.

【Monthly Update: January, 2022】 Yokohama Building Up a Socially and Ecologically Sustainable City

Posted by 室井梨那（Rina Muroi）
On 2022/2/9

One month has passed since 2022 began already. Time flies so fast! Thanks to everyone who has stopped by our website and read the articles, Circular Yokohama grew a lot in 2021. We are genuinely delighted to reach out to people worldwide through this website.We appreciate all the corporation you have given us. In 2022, […]

New Project Added: baybike

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
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

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
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.

New Project Added: MAGO GALLERY YOKOHAMA

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
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. […]

Circular Yokohama enters into agreement to promote the circular economy through Living Lab

Posted by 室井梨那（Rina Muroi）
On 2021/12/24

Circular Yokohama has entered into an agreement with Yokohama City, Yokohama Living Lab Support Office (Representative Director: Yuki Kawahara) and Yokohama Community Design Lab (Representative Directors: Yuki Sugiura and Yuka Mori). The agreement is to promote the circular economy by a public-private partnership through the Living Labs in Yokohama. It aims to contribute to the […]

How haishop is turning Japan’s souvenir culture into a force for good

Posted by 室井梨那（Rina Muroi）
On 2021/12/20

Choosing a gift for someone or buying a treat for yourself from time to time is delightful. What if that shopping is sustainable or contributes to realizing a better society? Wouldn’t it be even more fulfilling? Today, we are at a point where products have diverse features that it is difficult to differentiate one washing […]

haishop cafe releases four new vegan dishes

Posted by 室井梨那（Rina Muroi）
On 2021/12/14

haishop cafe, located in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, has released four new vegan dishes for their menu. From today onwards, 80% of their menu will be renewed into a vegan menu. This move is to promote food with less environmental impact and food diversity. Besides those four dishes, Vegan burger with soy meat, Vegan dan […]