Blue Jeans respectful of the planet
The fashion industry, along with the oil industry, is one of the most polluting. A company in the Japanese city of Kurashiki is converting the ethics of the denim industry to have less impact on the environment. They use organic cotton from the Ivory Coast and other innovations, including a technology that recycles a large amount of wastewater from the textile process. We explore a new concept of denim construction that is friendly to the planet and the people who wear them. to know more
Wednesday 2 November At 0: 30/5: 30/10: 30/15: 30/21: 30 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Breathe new life into Bali’s waste
The island of Bali in Indonesia is world famous for its seaside resorts. However, Indonesia is also the second largest marine plastic producer in the world, which requires immediate action. Despite this situation, local NGOs and other groups are working to collect plastic waste, reprocess it and give it a new life by turning it into objects such as sandals and tables. Additionally, we present the ways people in Japan are reworking plastic, turning it into accessories, and more. to know more
Wednesday 9 November At 0: 30/5: 30/10: 30/15: 30/21: 30 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Enjoy meals with less waste
Restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores in Japan offer virtually every type of food imaginable. However, too much is wasted and food containers often end up in the trash. We visited a supermarket in Kyoto prefecture, which is looking for a zero-waste solution, which allows customers to buy only what they need, without the use of packaging. And we accompany a group of college students, who work to sell fresh vegetables from a farm that would otherwise go to waste. We explore various ways to reduce food waste in our daily life. to know more
Wednesday 16 November At 0: 30/5: 30/10: 30/15: 30/21: 30 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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