By Eugene on Dec 17, 2008 in Japan, Energy and Transportation | 0 Comments
Cycling is becoming more popular as a mode of transport in Singapore. With this increasing trend, there are worries about bicycle parking and thefts. In Japan, there is an automated bicycle storage system that stores your bicycle underground and retreives it in less than a minute. The system saves space and prevents theft - something we […]
By Eugene on Dec 15, 2008 in Japan | 0 Comments
This video from Reuters shows the latest eco products and technologies showcased at the recent Eco Products 2008 Expo in Japan.
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By Eugene on Nov 23, 2008 in Japan, Education and Environmentalism, Business and Organisations, Events | 1 Comment
[ December 11, 2008 to December 13, 2008. ] The tenth Eco-Products 2008 Exhibition will be held from 11-13 Dec at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (TOKYO BIG SIGHT) in Tokyo. This annual exhibition is one of the biggest environmental event in Japan, showcasing environmentally friendly products and services. The three-day event is organised by the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI) and […]
By Eugene on Nov 21, 2008 in Japan, People and Lifestyle | 0 Comments
A short video on ensuring the future of food in Japan by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Simple, Effective and Viral.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok3ykR2GHCc
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By Eugene on Nov 13, 2008 in Japan, Government and Policies, Energy and Transportation | 0 Comments
This video from Reuters shows a model solar city in Japan, which uses electricity produced from rooftop solar panels.
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By Eugene on Oct 28, 2008 in Japan, Design and Buildings, Climate Change | 0 Comments
Greening projects using moss have been conducted at many sites in Japan in recent years in order to deal with the heat-island effect (abnormal warming of the urban atmosphere due to the heat concentration). In addition to its features of absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) outputs and lowering the surface temperature of buildings, a moss panel […]
By Eugene on Oct 24, 2008 in Japan, China, Asia, Singapore | 0 Comments
Japan launches voluntary CO2 market (Reuters) - Japan recently launched a voluntary carbon market based on companies setting voluntary emission cuts.
Hong Kong night light pollution under the spotlight (Reuters) - Environmentalists are critical of the unnecessary and wasteful practice of keeping neon signs and buildings brightly lit all night.
New book on how Singapore achieved environmental […]
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