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Circular Yokohama is Recognized with the superior rank in Yokohama’s SDGs certification program “Y-SDGs”

On 2024/12/17

Circular Yokohama has been recognized with the superior rank in the 13th round of Yokohama City’s SDGs certification program, “Y-SDGs” (in Japanese). Y-SDGs is a certification system in which Yokohama City acknowledges businesses actively contributing to achieving the SDGs. The program aims to encourage transitions to sustainable management and operations, foster new customer and business […]

Circular Yokohama Participated in the 13th Asia Smart City Conference

On 2024/12/16

On October 23–24, Circular Yokohama participated in the 13th Asia Smart City Conference hosted by Yokohama City. We spoke at the stage session and showcased our initiatives at the event’s exhibition booth. The Asia Smart City Conference is a global event centered on Asia’s decarbonization efforts, bringing together knowledge, ideas, and solutions for sustainable development. […]

Join Circular Yokohama for a zero waste Xmas cultural exchange!

On 2024/11/26

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to practice your English or Japanese? Meguru Hoshiten English Cafe is a language exchange community based in Yokohama, Japan, and we’re all about making learning fun and social! For the upcoming December, we’re hosting a special Christmas-themed party where you can join locals and internationals for a unique […]

【10/12】Join us for a Halloween Party and Cultural Exchange!!

On 2024/9/26

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to practice your English or Japanese? Meguru Hoshiten English Cafe is a language exchange community based in Yokohama, Japan, and we’re all about making learning fun and social! For October, we’re hosting a special Halloween-themed party where you can join locals and internationals for a unique cultural exchange. […]

Light Up Your Language Skills: Crafting and Cultural Exchange Workshop! [EVENT REPORT]

On 2024/8/8

On July 20, 2024, Circular Yokohama hosted a language exchange event, “Crafting in English! Let’s Make Lanterns with Discarded Aluminum can,” at its office / showroom “qlaytion gallery.” The event gathered 15 participants, ranging from children to adults, who enjoyed a creative and conversational experience in English. About “Meguru Hoshiten English Cafe” Meguru Hoshiten English […]

Harch Inc. is Holding the Release Event for “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO – Connect with brands and enjoy upcycling!

On 2024/8/7

An exciting media event is coming up on August 24 at a sustainable cafe in Tokyo, Japan! This is the release event for Zenbird's “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO,” a digital guidebook for English speakers. It is published by Harch. Inc., which operates Circular Yokohama.

National Sun Yat-sen University’s Study Tour on Yokohama’s Decarbonization Initiatives

On 2024/7/30

From July 11 to 12, 2024, a delegation from Taiwan’s National Sun Yat-sen University (hereinafter NSYSU) visited Yokohama for a study tour focused on local decarbonization. This open program, organized by NSYSU, included 14 master’s and doctoral students specializing in public administration, accompanied by two academic staffs. Discussion on Decarbonization with Harch Inc. The tour […]

Basic and collaboration agreements finalized for Yokohama SDGs Design Center Project

On 2024/6/21

Harch Inc., the operator of Circular Yokohama, along with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., and six other companies, has entered into a basic agreement for the implementation of the “Yokohama SDGs Design Center Project” and a collaboration agreement for the “2024 Yokohama SDGs Design Center Project.” These agreements aim to realize the vision of SDGs Future […]

Circular Yokohama Hosts UIUC from USA: A One-Day Journey into Circular Design

On 2024/6/18

Circular Yokohama welcomed the Circular Design Learning tour from Illinois, USA, on May 24, 2024. We hosted 14 students and two teachers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (hereinafter “UIUC”). About the Circular Design Learning with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign This one-day tour in Yokohama is part of UIUC’s special programs in sustainable design study. […]

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What is Circular Yokohama?

Circular Yokohama is an online platform to accelerate the circular economy in Yokohama city. We aim to solve various local issues, create new job opportunities and achieve a thriving community by shedding light on goods, services and personal skills that have been overlooked in a conventional linear economy and making a transition towards circular economy.

PROJECTS

Coffee Grounds Art

Used coffee as a canvas? Discover Coffee Grounds Art, where leftover coffee is reborn as beautiful artwork and creative workshops. From waste to wonder, find how circular ideas are brewing in Yokohama.

buøy

a project to transform discarded ocean plastic into beautiful traditional crafts. The project produces beautiful molded plates while mixing different types and colors of plastic materials. The idea was created by “Plas+tech project”

Circular Gacha

A capsule toy machine that you can play by putting a bottle cap instead of a coin. It provides an enjoyable learning experience of local resources and materials circulation.

Coco&K.

Coco&K. imports lovely, eco-minded, fairtrade bags from the Philippines. The products are up-cycled from discarded aluminum juice packages. It helps the locals live independently and keeps the environment clean.

Aquaponics

Aquaponics is a system of “circular organic agriculture” that crosses hydroponics and aquaculture. It minimizes resource circulation and promotes local consumption to rvitalize local communities.

Craft Beer Paper

Craft beer paper is a recycled paper made from malt waste. kitafuku Inc. works with local breweries and restaurants to turn waste into valuable paper products to achieve up-cycling.

OTHER PROJECTS