[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 Economy Hub held Circular X on “How to measure the transition to a circular economy: Indicators, standards, and global trends”

On Dec 24, 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 for November 2025 was “How do we measure the transition to a circular economy? The latest trends and practices surrounding circularity indicators […]

[Circular Yokohama] Event Report | YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR FASHION GATHERING: Envisioning the future of textile circulation across industries

On Dec 9, 2025

In Yokohama City, various initiatives are being promoted to advance resource circulation and build a circular society. As part of these efforts, Harch is collaborating with the City of Yokohama on a three-year project titled “Yokohama Low-Carbon Clothing Lifestyle Initiative,” which focuses on the circulation of clothing, an essential part of citizens’ daily lives. As […]

Circular Economy Hub featured as case study in “Rethink Designers Report 2024” compiled by METI Kansai

On Jun 25, 2024

Our Circular Economy Hub was featured as one of the case studies in the “Rethink Designers Report 2024” compiled by the METI Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. The “Rethink Designers Report 2024” is a report that compiles findings and case studies from research and analysis conducted by METI Kansai on leading projects in […]

Circular Yokohama held online event “Present and future of waste and resource circulation in Yokohama”

On Apr 11, 2023

Circular Yokohama, Harch’s online platform that aims to promote the circular economy in Yokohama, held the event “Present and future of waste and resource circulation in Yokohama” on March 13. The event was held in collaboration with the Waste Subcommittee of the Yokohama Urban Solution Alliance (YUSA). Guests included companies and organizations from YUSA and […]