Everyday pots and pans are essential tools in the kitchen. Although inexpensive cookware is becoming more widely available, many items suffer from coatings that quickly peel off, requiring replacement after just a few years. To reduce waste, it’s best to…
Many people use skincare and cosmetic products to keep their skin looking healthy. For women, it often feels like daily skincare is a must. But with so many options available in stores, it’s hard to know which ones are truly…
Want to live sustainably but don’t know where to start? A recommended first step is getting your own reusable bottle. Buying bottled drinks or taking out coffee when you’re out increases waste. Isn’t it such a waste to create trash…
We, women, must use menstrual products every month. Menstrual products come in plastic—plastic pads, tampons in plastic applicators, and the like. Those disposable menstrual products can be pricy too. Women spend in average of 20 USD on menstrual products per…
I am aware that drinking coffee can be harmful, but it is hard to get pass the coffee time. It gives me energy and focus to work through a busy day. While being conscious about the amount of coffee I…
Whether you’re working out or relaxing at home, activewear is the perfect outfit. I am a huge fan of yoga pants and relaxing wear, but there aren’t many sustainable options available in Japan. Though I usually buy clothes secondhand, I…
Living sustainably has been a center of our attention in the past couple of years. I see so many people trying to change their lifestyle for a better future. Sustainable living means finding unsustainable or destructive practices and changing them…
As the temperature rises, it is hard to get by without deodorant. From a large variety of deodorant available in Japan, we want to find more sustainable and natural options for our sweat problem. I have been using plastic-free type…
Traveling often generates extra waste—from plastic water bottles to souvenir shopping bags. But with some thoughtful planning, you can significantly reduce your environmental footprint while exploring the world. This guide introduces compact, practical items that make sustainable travel both convenient…
Recently I start composting. I have been thinking of doing it for a long time, but was worried that it would be a hard work. I started to set it up and notice that it’s not complicated. I am still…
