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recycling-oriented society

A society in which the distinction between production and consumption becomes infinitely smaller

5.21Wed 2025

If we can build a consensus among the Japanese people that "forests are wonderful," a "circular forest economy" can be established.

Tokuyama Corporation was founded in 1918 in Tokuyama Town (now Shunan City), Yamaguchi Prefecture, with the aim of domestically producing soda ash, which at the time was dependent on imported [...].

5.16Fri 2025

Forestry Revitalization Aimed at by Enhancing the Wood Cycle - Comprehensive Business Development from Construction to Finance

Sumitomo Forestry is a leading manufacturer and distributor of timber and building materials, contractor of detached houses, medium- and large-scale wooden buildings, real estate development, and wood biomass power generation.

5.14Wed 2025

循環葬×動物福祉で森林の価値を再発見 能勢妙見山で「WITH PET WEEKEND」を開催へ

森林資源の循環的活用と自然共生型社会の構築に関心が高まるなか、「循環葬(R)」を監修するat FORESTは5 […]

5.13Tue 2025

Time to Review the "Hidden Wealth" of Forests: A Recycling Society Supported by Japan's Forests (3)

Japan is a country without resources. We have heard these words many times at school and in the news. That is why we need to think about energy [...].

5.7Wed 2025

Is Cutting Down Trees Evil? Rejuvenating Old Forests: A Recycling Society Supported by Japan's Forests (2)

Forests absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and release oxygen - you may remember learning this. Although [...]...

5.5Mon 2025

Promoting Japan's Economic Security and Regional Development through Game-Changing Forestry and Forest Products: A Comprehensive Review of Forest Circular Economy (1)

Forests contribute to the prevention of global warming by absorbing and fixing CO Their effective use will help achieve carbon neutrality [...].

4.23Wed 2025

Forestry Agency Seeks "Forest x ACT Challenge 2025" Recognizing Companies and Organizations Taking on Net Zero and Biodiversity

The Forestry Agency has established the "Forest x [...]" program, which recognizes forestation activities by companies and organizations to achieve "Net Zero" in 2050 and to conserve biodiversity.

4.22Tue 2025

Starbucks and Minakami Town, the "water reservoir of the Tokyo metropolitan area," sign a partnership agreement on forest conservation, promoting the use of wood from forest thinnings at the headwaters of the Tone River.

The town of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture and Starbucks Coffee Japan have entered into a new partnership aimed at realizing a sustainable society that makes the most of local resources [...].

4.12Sat 2025

Fukuchiyama City to Promote "Cut, Spend, Plant, and Grow" Recycling Forest Maintenance, First Public-Private Partnership Model in Kyoto Prefecture

On March 26, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, concluded an "Agreement on Promotion of Circulation-Oriented Forest Maintenance" with Fukuchiyama District Forest Association and Ito Lumber. This [...].

4.1Tue 2025

Why Japanese Autumn Leaves Are the Most Beautiful in the World: A Recycling Society Supported by Japanese Forests (1)

It is said that Japanese autumn leaves are the most beautiful in the world. The reason for this is the abundance of eye-catching colors [...].

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