Sustainable Agriculture in Japan
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The initiatives, highlighted during Week for Sustainability and Sustainability Award-winning videos, convey how sustainability is an integral part of the Japanese agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors.
Pioneers of Sustainable Living in Japan: The Remarkable People of Kamikatsu
Sustainable Development Goals Shikoku
The second of a series about the inspiring zero-waste Japanese town of Kamikatsu. Joy Jarman-Walsh introduces the people who want to make sustainability compatible with a good life.
Onomichi: A Japanese Inland Sea Town That Saved Its Own Life
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How sustainability efforts have remarkably revitalized the Inland Sea town of Onomichi by attracting new residents and tourists—with an emphasis on cycling.
Unilever Japan Expands Recycle Program
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Unilever has added the National Azabu Supermarket to its locations for collecting personal care packaging after use for recycling, with incentives under the UMILE program.
Swede Peo Ekberg is a Fair Trade Leader in Japan
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The Director of One Planet Cafe shares his insights on Fair Trade and why it's a win-win for everyone.
Japan's Amazing DIY Superstores: From Cheap Urban Farming to Building a Home
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DIY has always been big in Japan. Now a number of stores cater to the creative in all of us, whether its gardening, interior renovation, crafts or even building your own house.
Collective Impact: STOP! Food Loss & Waste
Natural Japan Sustainable Development Goals
In line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment is expanding efforts to reduce food loss. The Collective Impact; STOP! Food Loss & Waste Project is one step toward realizing change.
Enduring Beauty: Japan’s Sustainable Cosmetics
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From the biggest names in beauty products to smaller, more niche labels, Japanese cosmetic brands are tackling sustainability goals in a variety of innovative ways.
From Rubbish to Resource: Recycling Food
Life in Japan Sustainable Development Goals
While composting isn't a new concept, it is receiving increased attention in Japan due to increasing environmental awareness. Find out how composting is becoming more convenient and user-friendly in the hopes of widespread adoption throughout the country.
Innovative Businesses are Battling Food Loss
Natural Japan Sustainable Development Goals
Food loss has become a global issue, and Japan is no exception. A number of innovative initiatives have recently sprung up in Japan to help spare food from the garbage bin and reduce food loss.
Home Appliances Can Help Prevent Food Loss
Life in Japan Sustainable Development Goals
Smart applications, home appliances, and good practices can help prevent and reduce food loss in households.
A 10-Year Challenge to Achieve Sustainability
Life in Japan Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals are essential not only to our planet as a whole, but to our businesses, which will need to work hard to adapt to our ever-changing lifestyle.
Onomichi: The Japan Inland Sea Town That Saved Its Own Life, Part II
The second part of a series on a Japanese town and the citizens that have used innovative sustainable lifestyle choices to revitalize the community for residents and visitors.
A Pilgrimage to Japan’s Remarkable Zero-Waste Town of Kamikatsu
Sustainable Development Goals Shikoku
This secluded mountain town in central Shikoku has been an inspiration to people from around the world who come to experience its innovative programs and world-class sustainable travel choices.
Sustaina-Week: Seeking a Better Future
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Boost your sustainability game with tips, products, and services from environmentally friendly Japanese companies
