Upcycling

Helsinki-no-ko

Helsinki-no-ko

WHAT WE LIKE Seeing value in discarded materials, like coffee grounds and plastic containers. Promotes awareness in consumer's role in food production. Aims to work to bring the same circularity to restaurants and cafe. SOC 2★: Encourages consumers to rethink value...

HOZUBAG

HOZUBAG

WHAT WE LIKE HOZUBAG utilises almost all parts of used paraglider to upcycle. Unique colours and design gives the bags a stand-outstyle, highly durable to boot! Created employment by utilising local resources while promoting the city itself. SOC 1★: Reusing local...

CRAFSTO

CRAFSTO

WHAT WE LIKE Gender neutral fashion with high eco-friendliness. Actively engages other companies to implement upcycling projects. Offers repair service by connecting to original craftsman, supported by traceability. SOC 2★: Themes like diversity and traceability gives...

RISE & WIN Brewing Co.

RISE & WIN Brewing Co.

WHAT WE LIKE Impressive zero-waste interior design at Tokushima's main store. Commitment to zero waste beer brewing. Active collaborations means excitement for periodic new tastes! SOC 2★: Close relationships with farmers to create circularityENV 1★: Beyond zero...

Kururi Workshop

Kururi Workshop

WHAT WE LIKE Circulates materials that still usable, especially for crafts. Holds workshops beyond their factory to promote thnking about waste. Adds as an additional visit to a recycling facility and see the dedication behind-the-scenes. SOC 2★: Uses upcycling as a...

Tokyo Riverside Distillery by The Ethical Spirits

Tokyo Riverside Distillery by The Ethical Spirits

WHAT WE LIKE Upcycles discarded ingredients to produce luxury alcohol. Expertise in producing variety using ingredients from Japan. Profits go into reclaiming abandoned rice farms. SOC 2★: Efforts to reclaim Japan's abandoned rice farmsENV 2★: Reduces waste products...

Toton

Toton

WHAT WE LIKE Material library connects people to available resources . Focus on local production for food and crafts. Demonstration how waste can be treated as valuables. SOC 1★: Supporting local products and foodENV 2★: Creating a platform where materials can be...

Coco&K.

Coco&K.

WHAT WE LIKE Born with the aim of cleaning and beautifying Pasig City in Philippines. Doubles as employment and creating income for people, ensuring fair pay to workers. Same income helps Filipino children receive an education too. SOC 3★: Fair trade drives fair...

buøy

buøy

WHAT WE LIKE Reminds us that plastic misuse is the issue, not the material itself. Turns problem (ocean waste) into valuable solution (crafts). Cleanup of beaches as they continue their activities. SOC 2★: Wants us to think about how we use and treat plasticsENV 1★:...

Rinne.bar

Rinne.bar

WHAT WE LIKE Creativity and upcycling turns waste into meaningful products. An atmosphere of easy communication with others. Environmentally-friendly experience that is fun to make or watch. SOC 3★: A pioneer in changing mindsets through creacation.ENV 3★: Designing...