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[IDEAS FOR GOOD] White paper “Turning regulation into competitiveness: 20 chemical recycling cases for PPWR readiness” released for free

On Mar 11, 2026

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media platform operated by Harch that collects ideas to make society better, has jointly conducted research with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. and released a free white paper titled “Turning regulation into competitiveness: 20 chemical recycling cases for PPWR readiness.” Plastics are indispensable materials in our daily lives, yet they are also […]

[Circular Yokohama] Received the second Kanagawa Decarbonization Award

On Feb 24, 2026

Circular Yokohama, a platform operated by Harch to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, received the Dissemination and Promotion Division award at the Second Kanagawa Decarbonization Award organized by Kanagawa Prefecture. What is the Kanagawa Decarbonization Award In order to achieve a decarbonized society by 2050, this award system honors individuals, businesses, schools, and other […]

Launch of the “Circular City Transition Indicator”: Visualizing Circular Economy Progress Across Japan’s Municipalities

On Jan 19, 2026

As a follow up initiative to the “Circular City Transition Guide” published in October 2024, we have jointly developed the “Circular City Transition Indicator” with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, and have launched a dashboard for municipalities nationwide. Overview of the Circular City Transition Indicator The circular economy is positioned as a national strategy to […]

[Kyoto City × Harch] Circular Business Design School Kyoto to launch a learning program for local businesses on transitioning to a circular economy

On Sep 16, 2025

As part of the “FY2025 Circular Economy Foundation Development Project” commissioned to Harch by Kyoto City, the learning program “Circular Business Design School Kyoto,” focusing on the circular economy for local businesses, will begin on October 14, 2025. Background of the program In recent years, there has been a global shift from a linear economy […]

[Circular Yokohama] Community Loops: Launched A New Circular Fashion Project

On Aug 26, 2025

Circular Yokohama, a platform that promotes the circular economy in Yokohama, is operating the ministry of the environment subsidized project “Community Loops” together with CYKLUS, a company engaged in circular economy businesses focused on clothing repair, remake, and fashion. The initiative aims to achieve resource circulation within the community and create new community value through […]

From a reading platform to an experiential one: IDEAS FOR GOOD launches sustainable tourism platform “Experience for Good”

On Aug 1, 2025

IDEAS FOR GOOD, our web media dedicated to sharing ideas for making society better, is launching “Experience for Good,” a platform offering journeys that engage the senses and spark emotional connection. This platform aims to create travel experiences that go beyond sightseeing, helping people discover their own way of contributing to a better future through […]

Introducing “Circular Curation” a tailored weekly digest of global circular economy insights

On Jul 15, 2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of Circular Curation, a new subscription-based service that delivers carefully curated and strategic insights on the latest global circular economy developments. Starting today, the service will be offered to a limited group of five companies. Background As seen in policies such as the EU’s Ecodesign Regulation and the […]

[IDEAS FOR GOOD] the Second edition of “Biomass plastics case study collection” white paper now available for free download

On Jun 13, 2025

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media that shares ideas for making society more sustainable, has released the second edition of the white paper “Biomass plastics case study collection” in collaboration with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. It is available for free download. As climate change and the plastic waste crisis gain increasing attention, the use of plastic […]

“The Repair Cafe” documentary now available for screening via cinemo by United People

On Jun 11, 2025

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media platform dedicated to sharing ideas that aim to make society better, has launched screenings of its original documentary “The Repair Cafe” on cinemo, a film distribution platform operated by United People, as of march 2025. Screenings begin at cinemo IDEAS FOR GOOD released its first original short documentary “The […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD joins the exhibition “Sustainability in Honesty” at Glass Rock, a hub for solving social issues

On Apr 9, 2025

IDEAS FOR GOOD, our web media platform that curates ideas for making society better, has joined the special exhibition “Sustainability in Honesty” as a planning partner. The exhibition is being held at the Glass Rock Gallery, located inside Glass Rock, a facility developed by Mori Building Co., Ltd., from Wednesday, April 9 to Monday, June […]

Life Hugger selected again as a media partner of DMO KYOTO

On Apr 4, 2025

Life Hugger, our web media dedicated to sharing ideas, products, and services for living a richer and more sustainable daily life, has once again been selected as a media partner of the Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO) this year. DMO KYOTO promotes sustainable tourism by raising awareness of the Kyoto Tourism Code of Conduct […]

Final demo & exhibition day for the second cohort of “CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO” to be held

On Mar 5, 2025

We will host the Final Demo & Exhibition Day on March 7, the grand finale of the second cohort of CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO, a startup incubation program dedicated to the circular economy. What is CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO? CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO is a startup incubation program focused on the circular economy, operated under ‘TOKYO SUTEAM,’ a […]

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