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, […]

New Project Added: StockBase

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]

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 […]

New Project Added: MAGO GALLERY YOKOHAMA

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. […]

How can we make a business more sustainable? Find out the way with haishop [Experience Report]

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 […]

How haishop is turning Japan’s souvenir culture into a force for good

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 […]

haishop cafe releases four new vegan dishes

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 […]

New Project Added: FOOD LOOP

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 […]

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

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

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 […]