Circular Yokohama starts 6-part “Circular Designer Training Course” with Kanagawa University

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
On 2022/8/4

Circular Yokohama is a platform for accelerating the circular economy in Yokohama City in Japan. With the cooperation of Kanagawa University, we are starting a “Circular Designer Training Course” consisting of 6 sessions. The Circular Designer Training Course is a workshop for learning circular economy thought, so that participants can actually apply circular economy concepts […]

Circular Yokohama contributes to local circular market “Yokohama Sunset Marché”

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
On 2022/7/6

Circular Yokohama is a platform run by Harch, for accelerating the circular economy in Yokohama City. It is participating in Yokohama Sunset Marché (Yokohama Yugata Marché,) which is a local circular market. Sunset Marché combines the Japanese word for “evening” and the French word for “market.” Yokohama Sunset Marché is the opening market for the […]

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

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
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

Posted by Zenbird
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

Posted by 室井梨那（Rina Muroi）
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

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
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.

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: 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.

Think about the future of Yokohama with Donut Economics [Experience Report]

Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
On 2022/1/24

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 […]