Let's recycle! - Plastic Free July
What do you do with used pens and plastic toothbrushes? Even if you separate used items properly, most don’t get recycled, but little by little, collection and recycling technologies are increasing in Japan.
Plastic Free July 2024
This month's pick up is Plastic Free July!
Plastic Free July is a campaign led by the Plastic Free Foundation. Their vision is a world without single-use plastics. Every year in July, millions of people around the world take up the single-use plastic-free challenge.
What alternatives are there?
Greatest effect on raising awareness of single-use issues
How can we reduce single-use around us? An easy and good starting point is to carry your own bottle.
SAKI'S SUSTAINABLE DAILY - VOL. 9
Hi! I’m Saki, Borderless Creations’ Ambassador!
Today, I would like to write about “FRUSACK” – a reusable produce bag which is available at Borderless Creations.
530 Action - Zero waste week
The period between May 30th (530, phonetically standing for “gomi” (waste) “zero” in Japanese) to June 8th (World Oceans Day) is called a “Zero Waste Week” in Japan.
How about participating in an Ocean Clean-up or Street Clean-up?
SAKI'S SUSTAINABLE DAILY - VOL. 8
Hi! I’m Saki, Borderless Creations’ Ambassador!
In March, French lawmakers approved bill to apply penalties on fast fashion. Today, I would like to write about my priorities related to buying clothes, fashion items and… my struggles.
POP UP STORE @ Tokyo Ethical Marché
Event information! We will be participating in the Ethical Marché organized by the Tokyo government!
SAKI'S SUSTAINABLE DAILY - VOL. 7
Hi! I’m Saki, Borderless Creations’ Ambassador!
Japanese Golden Week’s coming up soon, so today I would like to list some of my favorite movies for you to watch during the holiday. I've selected 4 themes!
Resource circulation service “Recycle Stand”
Do you live around Daikanyama? Go and visit the resource circulation service “Recycle Stand” at Daikanyama!
SAKI'S SUSTAINABLE DAILY - VOL. 6
Hi! I’m Saki, Borderless Creations’ Ambassador!
Today I would like to write about “abeego”'s beeswax wrap. abeego's beeswax wrap is a “wrap” but not just for “one” use. It lasts at least one year so you can use it hundreds of times and no “plastic” waste comes from it.
Sweden’s food loss initiatives
In a previous blog, we talked about the difference between “use by” dates and “best before” dates. Some foods are safe to eat past their best before date, so it's important to check the labels and look at what the dates indicate.
Recently our friends in Sweden sent us some example of what is done in Sweden to combat food loss. It’s definitely quite interesting and I wish this can be done in Japan too!
SAKI'S SUSTAINABLE DAILY - VOL. 5
Hi! I’m Saki, Borderless Creations’ Ambassador!
Today I would like to share my way of eco-friendly online shopping, and Borderless Creations’ sustainability actions behind the scenes. Carbon neutralization “TREEDOM.NET”, “PLANET APP” and zero-waste “Stible”.