Circular Economy

CEO Kato speaks at “Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable & Hotspot Taiwan 2025”

On Nov 14, 2025

From October 21 to 23, “Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable & Hotspot Taiwan 2025” was held in Taipei, Taiwan. Harch Inc. CEO Yu Kato participated as a speaker in the “Circular Design” session. The Asia Pacific region has become a global manufacturing hub with extensive industrial supply chains. However, it now faces serious environmental challenges […]

[IDEAS FOR GOOD] Event Report | Screening of The Repair Cafe at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

On Oct 31, 2025

On September 27, our original documentary film The Repair Cafe was screened at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan venue. It was a part of the stage program of the “Circular Economy Lab,” an event organized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The Repair Cafe is the first original documentary produced by IDEAS FOR […]

Circular economy frontlines: Exploring business models for sustainable value creation and Kyoto’s potential

On Oct 27, 2025

In recent years, the world has been shifting from a linear economy of mass production, consumption, and disposal to a circular economy that sustainably and efficiently utilizes resources to create added value. The Japanese government has positioned the realization of a circular economy as a national strategy and is accelerating its efforts. Kyoto City has […]

Chief Circularity Officer (CCO) Leadership Program 2025 to be launched

On Oct 6, 2025

The transition to a circular economy depends on people. The demand for talent who can lead transformation within organizations is higher than ever. Companies face challenges such as resource depletion and securing critical raw materials. They are also required to address Scope 3 across their entire supply chain and ensure resilience and stability in global […]

[Circular Yokohama] Event Report | Sustainable Micro-tourism: A one-day tour of sustainability initiatives in Yokohama

On Sep 19, 2025

Circular Yokohama, operated by Harch, promotes circular lifestyles in Yokohama. On February 8, 2025, it hosted the program “Sustainable Micro-tourism: A one-day tour of sustainability initiatives in Yokohama,” designed to provide insights for sustainability management, business development, and operations. * This article is a republished report from Circular Yokohama titled “[Event Report] Yokohama Sustainable Microtourism […]

[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 Economy Hub hosted an online event: “Can reuse business lead to a circular economy? Exploring the way for transition”

On Sep 12, 2025

Circular Economy Hub has been hosting the monthly online learning program series “Circular X” since 2021, offering opportunities to explore future visions of how the circular economy will expand across various industries and sectors. The theme of the August 2025 edition was “Can reuse business lead to a circular economy? Exploring the way for transition.” […]

[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 […]

Circular Economy Hub hosted an online event: “BuidlingNew Relationships with Consumers through Circular Marketing”

On Aug 14, 2025

Circular Economy Hub has been hosting the monthly online learning program series “Circular X” since 2021, offering opportunities to explore the future of circular economy practices across various industries and sectors. The theme of the July 2025 edition was “Building New Relationships with Consumers through Circular Marketing.” The session focused on how businesses can rethink […]

IDEAS FOR GOOD hosted an online screening event: “Connecting through film, expanding the culture of repair” to celebrate the start of annual streaming license on cinemo

On Aug 14, 2025

On August 6, the online media platform IDEAS FOR GOOD, which shares ideas for making society better, and UNITED PEOPLE co-hosted an online screening event titled “Connecting through film, expanding the culture of repair: ‘The Repair Cafe'” The event marked the launch of the film’s annual streaming license on cinemo. In October 2024, IDEAS FOR […]

CEO Kato speaks at Taiwan’s public seminar “Dear CCO: Chief Circular Officer role design project”

On Aug 4, 2025

In mid-July, CEO Kato spoke at the public seminar “Dear CCO: Chief Circular Officer role design project” held in Taipei. This seminar was co-hosted by REnato Lab, Taiwan’s leading circular design firms, and Circular Economy Hub, our media platform specializing in the circular economy. The event aimed to share practical knowledge on advancing the circular […]

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 […]

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