Komeda Coffee Shop's incense sticks made from used coffee grounds offer a unique way to freshen up a room or bring comfort to those remembering a...
Highly accurate sorting by color and type using AI that learns from experience is helping with a labor shortage and improving glass recycling rates.
Japan is bracing for the massive disposal of solar panels, but current recycling technology is not yet capable of managing the expected volume.
Niimi Solar's new machine uses heat to decompose solar panels and could prove to be a feasible solution to the coming era of mass disposal of...
While the cleanup after the Great East Japan Earthquake took 3 years, its lessons in removing waste and debris and recycling can help the Noto cleanup...
Miyagi Prefecture gained disaster waste treatment know-how after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and now will support the cleanup effort in the Noto region.
Sanyu Plant Service is working to be the first in Japan to mass-produce bio-jet fuel, answering the aviation industry's need for sustainable fuel alternatives.
Sanyu Plant Service is taking on the challenge of turning waste into resources by converting coffee grinds from a local Starbucks into feed for dairy cows.
At CEATEC, major corporations such as Panasonic showcased their latest environmental innovations. Some even built their booths out of recyclable materials.
Technological advancements in material and chemical recycling are key if plastic recycling in Japan is to become economically viable.
By integrating recycling into its employees' work routines, DENSO has made it possible for plastic bottles to be "reborn" over and over again.
JR Central creatively repurposes high-quality aluminum from retired Shinkansen trains for various applications, ranging from machinery to sports equipment.