Eco-Friendly Clothing Resale: Your Guide to Sustainable Fashion in Japan
Discover eco-friendly clothing resale options in Japan. Learn sustainable ways to sell unwanted clothes through stores and apps while reducing waste and earning money.
Mariko
Mariko Kobayashi is a Japan-based eco writer and the creator of Eco Philosophy Japan. Practicing sustainable living since 2018, she holds a Master's in Analytic and Philosophy of Language from the Paris IV Sorbonne — a background she brings to both product evaluation and the philosophical questions behind sustainable living. Her work is research-based, independent, and published in Japanese, English, and French.
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Ever since I have learnt the huge environmental impact that the fashion industry creates, I am being very careful what to buy. I mostly buy second hand and discovered that there are so many choices in second hand and vintage…
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Japan has a long way to go in terms of reducing the carbon footprint or protecting the environment. It is easy to find cheap disposable items in stores, practical but often over-wrapped in plastic. We are very good at creating…
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The first time I became minimalist was when I was living in a small apartment in Paris. I was living in a 11m2 student studio, but like most people living in an over-consuming society, I had so much stuff. The…
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I have been a huge fan of sneakers these past few years. They are comfortable and easy to walk. Yet every now and then, there are situations where I need to wear something a little bit formal. I have been…
Sustainable Fashion from Japan! Explaining Why Kimonos are Eco-Friendly
Kimonos has been part of Japanese clothing for a long period of time. However, when the Western clothings came to Japan, the traditional kimono slowly faded. There are now only few people wear kimono in regular basis. It is too…
