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Japanese pub is made out of 100% recycled material

Last updated: Sep 16, 2021

Summary

Kamikatsu town, at Tokushima prefecture, Japan, is known for its commitment to zero waste living. Residents sort their waste into categories at the town's waste center. Despite the tedious task, it has worked out so well for the citizens that they've extended their zero waste ethos into the brewing business.

Problem

Kamikatsu has committed to Zero Waste policy, aiming to become a sustainable circular society. Therefore not just separating waste into today’s 45 categories, but absorbing it in different ways, applying also into businesses formulas.

Solution

Not-for-profit organizations like Zero Waste Academy https://zwa.jp was created to help the Kamikatsu population to create community, transparency, awareness, guidance and brought a Zero Waste Accreditation System, which goes far beyond separating their waste, but also creating and linking different opportunities through businesses.

Outcome

A business example of the Zero Waste inspired ethos is Rise & Win Brewing, by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP, architects. Not just a “pub” but a “public house” in its full meaning of the word, where the principles of their circular community and their pride can be reflected by its building.