zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 4 years agoZero Emissions Tokyo, an ambitious climate change strategySignificant action against climate change is required in order to avoid the worst of its effects. According to a 2018…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 4 years ago【Report】 Kamikatsu’s Zero Waste Center “WHY”: It’s finally completeIt’s the moment we have all been waiting for: the completion of Kamikatsu town’s Zero Waste Center. It’s been more…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 4 years agoBuilding sustainable furniture from used ship building materialImabari City in Ehime Prefeture is known to be one of Japan’s leading shipbuilding towns in the Setouchi region…zenbird (49)in #japan • 5 years agoFun activities for children to enjoy during self-quarantine in JapanSpring is the beginning of a new school year in Japan. Traditionally in the beginning of April, small children wearing…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoGet your own memento painting made from your bridal bouquetHow do you plan to keep your bridal bouquet after the big day? Typical ways to preserve them include pressing, freeze…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoFree schools as a solution to school truancy in JapanIf you have ever felt frustrated with the education system, then you already have some inkling of a frustration with…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoJapanese social welfare protecting the elderly"Japan is well known for having the oldest population in the world. Nearly 30% of people in the country are over 65. "…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoFlorence looking out for children in Japan during the COVID-19 outbreakIf TELL Japan is the organization people turn to for matters in mental health, then Florence is the…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoInterview with TELL: Japan’s need for higher quality mental health careWhile I didn't personally conduct the interview, the interview with Vickie Skorji, Director of TELL Lifeline revealed…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoCoronaChampions: Atsuko Ohkoshi, rételaEarlier in March, we begun an interview series to find out how Japanese sustainable brands are holding up against the…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoHow Japan’s suicide rate is still a major social issueSuicide is not small matter. With a strict society like Japan that give social norms a very heavy weightage, mental…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoHow Japan is helping and coping during the Coronavirus outbreakAt the time of this post, Japan has released all but 8 prefectures from the call for self-quarantine. There is…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoLaunch of Circular Economy Hub to promote Circular Economy in JapanSo here's another initiative by my company: the launch of Circular Economy Hub! As a media, it will report news about…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years ago5 zero waste companies for a waste-free lifestyle in JapanAt first, "waste-free" seems to be an impossibility in Japan, especially with its strong consumerism culture. However…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoFreezing strawberries to prevent food waste caused by the coronavirus pandemicPersonally, I've always thought of HenoHeno (product name) as a very interesting participant in the sustainable…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoNew Business Design Lab to support corporate solutions to social issuesDisclaimers: Zenbird Media is the sister site of IDEAS FOR GOOD Media. But the IDEAS FOR GOOD is ahead of its game.…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoCircular Yokohama to accelerate circular economy in YokohamaHarch Inc. is a startup based in Tokyo, engaged in web media business to enhance social good. The company has launched…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoSurvey: 74% of Japanese concerned about the food waste crisisCulture Convenience Club Co. Ltd , which operates the nationwide bookstore chain Tsutaya, conducted a survey on…zenbird (49)in #sdgs • 5 years agoCreating farms for disabled employment in regional areasIt can be hard to find a good job. If you live in a regional area with fewer big companies, it is harder still. If you…zenbird (49)in #coronavirus • 5 years agoThis food app is supporting restaurants amidst coronavirus pandemicThe number of people infected with the novel coronavirus is increasing rapidly around the world. Various measures have…