The circular system of a workshop in the mountains of Kyoto uses branches and leaves from tree trimming and other local materials to produce essential oils.
Renovated public toilets throughout Tokyo's Shibuya Ward are challenging preconceived notions with their creative design and comfortable-to-use facilities.
Japan’s bioplastics industry is advancing as smaller companies find creative ways to upcycle biomass waste, like making helmets from leftover scallop shells.
Upcycling is a common thread among projects chosen for the Osaka Expo, like benches made from used clothes and bio-toilets that turn sewage into fertilizer.
