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.
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New Project Added: baybike

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2022/2/8
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.
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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.
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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 […]
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New Project Added: MAGO GALLERY YOKOHAMA

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2022/1/24
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. […]
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Can DX be a solution to the problem with plastic containers? [Experience Report]

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2022/1/5
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 […]
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Circular Yokohama enters into agreement to promote the circular economy through Living Lab

  • Posted by 室井梨那(Rina Muroi)
  • On 2021/12/24
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 […]
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How can we make a business more sustainable? Find out the way with haishop [Experience Report]

  • Posted by Circular Yokohama Editorial Team
  • On 2021/12/22
On Saturday, March 6, 2021, we held an idea-thon with Hideaki Omote and Nao Wada from Innovation Design, Inc. They run a sustainable souvenir shop and cafe, “haishop,” in Bashamichi, Yokohama. This idea-thon is to solve issues through running circular businesses and local services. The main topic was “Circular Economy and Startups.” We shared the […]
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How haishop is turning Japan’s souvenir culture into a force for good

  • Posted by 室井梨那(Rina Muroi)
  • On 2021/12/20
Choosing a gift for someone or buying a treat for yourself from time to time is delightful. What if that shopping is sustainable or contributes to realizing a better society? Wouldn’t it be even more fulfilling? Today, we are at a point where products have diverse features that it is difficult to differentiate one washing […]
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haishop cafe releases four new vegan dishes

  • Posted by 室井梨那(Rina Muroi)
  • On 2021/12/14
haishop cafe, located in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, has released four new vegan dishes for their menu. From today onwards, 80% of their menu will be renewed into a vegan menu. This move is to promote food with less environmental impact and food diversity.   Besides those four dishes, Vegan burger with soy meat, Vegan dan […]
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New Project Added: FOOD LOOP

  • Posted by 室井梨那(Rina Muroi)
  • On 2021/12/3
We have added a new circular project “FOOD LOOP” in our database. FOOD LOOP is a project to recycle food waste run by Yokohama Beer. To create a recycling loop, they compost the malt and other food waste, grow vegetables, and serve them at the restaurant. For more information, check the project page on this […]
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