What post-COVID-19 world look like? Circular Economy Plus clear up the new demands in Ryokuen [Experience Report]

Posted by 室井梨那（Rina Muroi）
On 2021/11/18

Since the COVID-19 came into the world, the way we work has been dynamically changing. Many people work from home, hold their meetings online, and many new words that symbolize the change of our lifestyle has been created, such as self-isolation, quarantine, key-workers, and so on. Now, another question came up; how will the way […]

New Project Added: Craft Beer Paper

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
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]

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
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 […]

Discovering the unknown aspects of the city through community cleanup activity with greenbird [Experience Report]

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
On 2021/10/21

“greenbird” is a trash pickup project originating from Omotesando, Harajuku in Tokyo, which was born with the concept of “a clean city makes people’s hearts clean.” There are over 60 greenbird teams all over Japan and 7 teams overseas. Each area takes the initiative in carrying out local cleanup activities. Circular Yokohama collaborated with the […]

New Project Added: Zero Ring

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
On 2021/10/19

We have added a new circular project “Zero Ring” in our database. Zero Ring is a project to circulate takeout bento boxes in the Minato Mirai area. The project aims to solve the problem of disposable containers waste by reusing takeout containers and make mealtime fancy and enjoyable. For more information, check the project page […]

New Project Added: Aquaponics

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
On 2021/9/28

We have added a new circular project “Aquaponics” in our database. 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. For more information, check the project page on this website.

Kotobuki-Cho tells us what “well-being” means to modern society [Experience Report]

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
On 2021/8/5

Because of the spread of COVID-19, there are more and more opportunities to rethink what life is about, what we live for, and what kind of lifestyle and work style is ideal. Because of the spread of COVID-19, there are more opportunities to rethink what life is about, what we live for, and what kind […]

Active SDG partnerships in Yokohama set example

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
On 2021/7/30

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals are an ambitious set of objectives established in 2015 to improve life on earth. The SDGs include both environmental goals such as clean energy and social goals such as eliminating poverty. Of course, no one person or group can achieve these targets without assisting and cooperating with each other. […]