News 
Circular Yokohama joins Yokohama National University as a Hult Prize sponsor
Circular Yokohama participated in the 2022 Hult Prize held in Yokohama National University as a sponsor company.
Mar 30, 2022
Report 
【Monthly Update: February, 2022】Yokohama’s Youths are Intensely Learning Circular Economy
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…
Mar 9, 2022
Announcement 
New Project Added: RiPiЯ
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Announcement 
New Project Added: Wave Yokohama
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.
Feb 21, 2022
Announcement 
New Project Added: chain
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.
Feb 14, 2022
Report 
【Monthly Update: January, 2022】 Yokohama Building Up a Socially and Ecologically Sustainable City
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,…
Feb 9, 2022
Announcement 
New Project Added: baybike
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.
Feb 8, 2022
Announcement 
New Project Added: StockBase
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.
Feb 8, 2022
Experience Report 
Think about the future of Yokohama with Donut Economics [Experience Report]
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…
Jan 24, 2022
Announcement 
New Project Added: MAGO GALLERY YOKOHAMA
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.…
Jan 24, 2022
Experience Report 
Can DX be a solution to the problem with plastic containers? [Experience Report]
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…
Jan 5, 2022
Announcement 
Circular Yokohama enters into agreement to promote the circular economy through Living Lab
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…
Dec 24, 2021