Behind the festivities, there is a pressing issue: the mountains of trash left behind. The waste is primarily composed of food scraps, single-use plates, and plastic bottles. #japan #festival #zerowaste #sustainability Originally published on Zenbird Media: Japanese festivals take a step toward zero waste https://zenbird.media/japanese-festivals-take-a-step-toward-zero-waste/ --------------- ⭐ Additional references: Zenbird Media Homepage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zenbird.media/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More readings about zero waste in Japan: ⁠⁠https://zenbird.media/tag/zero-waste/⁠ Zen Waves Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/

These regions are particularly advanced in their efforts, and you will be able to experience Japan’s unique approach to sustainability while contributing to conservation efforts. #greendestinations #japantravel #sustainabletravel Originally published on Zenbird Media: Five eco-friendly travel destinations in Japan https://zenbird.media/five-eco-friendly-travel-destinations-in-japan/ --------------- ⭐ Additional references: Zenbird Media Homepage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zenbird.media/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More readings about sustainable travel in Japan: https://zenbird.media/tag/sustainable-tourism/ Zen Waves Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/

Recently, Japanese companies are rediscovering the value of traditional papermaking and creating new value in washi, or Japanese paper. #washi #japanesepaper #sustainablefashion #japan Originally published on Zenbird Media: Japan brings back washi as circular papermaking with original technology https://zenbird.media/japan-brings-back-washi-as-circular-papermaking-with-original-technology/ ⭐⭐⭐ About Zen Waves Podcast The Zen Waves Podcast shares weekly news, columns and interviews about sustainability from Japan, direct from our online magazine. Topics include SDGs, circular economy, sustainable fashion, food waste, climate change, individual action, sustainable brand reviews and recommendations, women's wellness, LGBT and many more. ⭐⭐⭐ Additional resources: 🏡 Zenbird Media Homepage https://zenbird.media/ 📷 Zenbird Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zenbird.media/ ♾️ Sustainability in Japan Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/339789088103507 🐦 Zenbird Twitter https://twitter.com/ZenbirdMedia

In recent years, Japanese schools have begun introducing genderless uniforms, following a global trend of supporting gender minorities. About 40% of Japanese schools have already introduced genderless uniforms or a selective system. #genderless #genderdiversity #diversity #japan Originally published on Zenbird Media: Genderless uniform trend accelerating in Japan https://zenbird.media/genderless-uniform-trend-accelerating-in-japan/ ⭐⭐⭐ Additional references: Zenbird Media Homepage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zenbird.media/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read more about genderless trends in Japan: https://zenbird.media/tag/genderless/ Zen Waves Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/

Wearable health trackers can be a first step to solving the Japanese problem regarding women's lack of sleep time. It can be difficult to maintain a work-life balance in their busy lives, and we begin by asking the first question, "Why do Japanese women have the shortest sleep time in the world?" Original article published on Zenbird Media: https://zenbird.media/how-japanese-women-utilize-health-tech-to-improve-their-sleep/ --------------- ⭐ Additional references: Zenbird Media Homepage: ⁠https://zenbird.media/⁠ More readings about women's wellness from Japan: ⁠https://zenbird.media/tag/womens-wellness/ Zen Waves Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/

This week, we speak to Yuu Kato, the founder of Harch Inc. to talk to him about his two latest media platforms, Circular Economy Hub and Circular Yokohama! ^=^ ⭐ Shared in this week’s episode: Circular Economy Hub https://cehub.jp/ Circular Yokohama https://circular.yokohama/ Harch Inc https://harch.jp/ ^o^ ⭐ Additional references: Zenbird Media Homepage https://zenbird.media/ Circular Economy in Japan https://zenbird.media/circular-economy-in-japan/ More readings about circular economy from Japan https://zenbird.media/tag/circular-economy/ Zen Waves - Good Vibrations from Japan on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzlp9ZdV2SiwwdGuBpUGAIVpK6l-RdkNL

This week, we introduce reusable food wraps that can last for last long as one year! Plastic food wraps may become obsolete… We also look at a creative project that turns tweets into prototypes! ^=^ ⭐ Shared in this week’s episode: No more plastic waste with reusable food wrap Good Wrap! https://zenbird.media/no-more-plastic-waste-with-reusable-food-wrap-good-wrap Art bath bombs and more: when scraps turn Tweets into reality! https://zenbird.media/art-bath-bombs-and-more-when-scraps-turn-tweets-into-reality/ “Ogawa town SDGs x Citizen Project” begins! https://www.town.ogawa.saitama.jp/0000003749.html Design for Good: Linking and Design Exhibition https://ideasforgood.jp/2020/06/09/design-for-good/ Sustainable Laundry Everyday (MAGURIN) https://www.magurin.com/ Citizenship for Children 2020 https://www.pieces.tokyo/citizenship-for-children/2020 ^o^ ⭐ Additional references: Zenbird Media Homepage https://zenbird.media/ More readings about upcycling from Japan https://zenbird.media/tag/upcycling/ More Art & Design news https://zenbird.media/art-design/ Zen Waves - Good Vibrations from Japan on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/