【Monthly Update: May, 2022】How We Learn the Circular Economy in a Fun Way

On 2022/6/16

The past month was full of opportunities to meet new people! We visited various people and places to widen our circular economy knowledge. What did we find out? Take a look! Could Glass be Reformed into the Sand? It is 2022. Happy UN International Year of Glass! The UN General Council approved 2022 as a […]

Regenerative Kelp Farming for Blue Carbon in Yokohama

On 2022/6/11

Trees have the ability to absorb CO2, but did you know that kelp has similar powers too? Kelp can absorb five times as much CO2 as cedar, plus it can grow up to four meters in just four months! Such hidden powers didn’t get unnoticed by Sachiumi Heroes director Tatsunori Tomimoto. Since 2015, Tomimoto has […]

【Monthly Update: April, 2022】Circular Yokohama Keeps Expanding its Creative Action

On 2022/5/9

The golden week, a big national holiday week in Japan, is over. We are briefly having the best season between cold winter and rainy weather now! The new business/school year began with some pleasant news for us. We will continue producing many creations, from blog posts to YouTube videos, and social media posts. Circualr Economy […]

New Project Added: Yokohama Winery

On 2022/4/15

We have added a new circular project “Yokohama Winery” in our database. Yokohama Winery is a brewery produces red, white, and rosé wines in Yokohama. They contribute to the environment by delivering wine to neighboring communities on renewable energy bikes and reusing used wine bottles. For more information, check the project page on this website.

【Monthly Update: March, 2022】Circular Products Development is Advancing

On 2022/4/13

Yokohama has come into a new chapter in terms of sustainable city development this March. We are now pleased to announce our progress here in Yokohama, Japan. INDEX Yokohama Corporate Hometown Tax Zen Waves Podcast Circular Design Prototyping Yokohama Corporate Hometown Tax The city of Yokohama launched the hometown tax program “Furusato Nozei.” Furusato nozei […]

New Project Added: Hachi-Iku

On 2022/4/7

We have added a new circular project page “Hachi-Iku” in our database. Hachi-Iku is a project by Seibu Landscape Co., Ltd. that allows locals to be deeply involved with greenery through sustainable beekeeping. The park is managed pesticide-free, and multi-floral raw honey is safe for people and the environment. For more information, check the project […]

Circular Yokohama joins Yokohama National University as a Hult Prize sponsor

On 2022/3/30

Circular Yokohama participated in the 2022 Hult Prize held in Yokohama National University as a sponsor company.

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

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 […]

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.

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

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, […]