Ethical efforts by Kiwada Masaaki Shoten Co., Ltd.
〜Toyooka Kaban born in Toyooka, a city where you can live with the blessings of the sea〜
We want to protect the sea, which will be a bounty for children 100 years from now.
Toyooka Kaban participates in "Product for the Blue",
We will send out bags that use recycled fishing net fabric that is discarded.
We want to protect the sea, which will be a bounty for children 100 years from now.
Toyooka Kaban participates in "Product for the Blue",
We will send out bags that use recycled fishing net fabric that is discarded.
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Current state of the marine environment
Marine plastic litter is a big problem all over the world.
It is estimated that about 8 million tons are generated annually worldwide, and 20,000 to 60,000 tons are generated in Japan.
In addition, fishing nets and ropes account for 2.60% of the marine litter (artificial objects) washed ashore in Japan on a volume basis.
occupies. (2016, Ministry of the Environment, Investigation of drifting litter at 10 locations in Japan)
These plastic wastes that flow into the sea not only pollute the sea, but also have a major impact on the marine ecosystem.
If this situation continues, the sustainable relationship between the marine environment and humans will collapse.
It is estimated that about 8 million tons are generated annually worldwide, and 20,000 to 60,000 tons are generated in Japan.
In addition, fishing nets and ropes account for 2.60% of the marine litter (artificial objects) washed ashore in Japan on a volume basis.
occupies. (2016, Ministry of the Environment, Investigation of drifting litter at 10 locations in Japan)
These plastic wastes that flow into the sea not only pollute the sea, but also have a major impact on the marine ecosystem.
If this situation continues, the sustainable relationship between the marine environment and humans will collapse.
Efforts for resource recycling to reduce marine debris and connect clean oceans to the future
In order to solve this problem as soon as possible, an all-Japan model of marine litter countermeasures in which industry, government, academia, and citizens are united.
The Nippon Foundation, which promotes the "Sea and Japan Project CHANGE FOR THE BLUE" aiming to build a
Formed “ALLIANCE FOR THE BLUE”, an inter-company collaboration platform. As the first initiative,
We have started an upcycling business for discarded fishing nets. That is the bag made from recycled fishing nets that Toyooka Kaban is working on.
"Product for the Blue" is a product that uses recycled fishing net fabric that is discarded and adds value to it.
It is one of the initiatives of ALLIANCE FOR THE BLUE, which recycles to reborn.
The Nippon Foundation, which promotes the "Sea and Japan Project CHANGE FOR THE BLUE" aiming to build a
Formed “ALLIANCE FOR THE BLUE”, an inter-company collaboration platform. As the first initiative,
We have started an upcycling business for discarded fishing nets. That is the bag made from recycled fishing nets that Toyooka Kaban is working on.
"Product for the Blue" is a product that uses recycled fishing net fabric that is discarded and adds value to it.
It is one of the initiatives of ALLIANCE FOR THE BLUE, which recycles to reborn.
*Part of the sales will be donated to ALLIANCE FOR THE BLUE.
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What is the material of the fishing net?
Utilizing discarded fishing nets collected in the eastern Hokkaido area,
Recycled pellets, which are used as raw materials, are manufactured after sorting and cleaning waste.
Fabric woven with regenerated fishing net material REAMIDE fiber
By using it, it is a new style considering the friendliness to the environment.
We solve social issues.
Recycled pellets, which are used as raw materials, are manufactured after sorting and cleaning waste.
Fabric woven with regenerated fishing net material REAMIDE fiber
By using it, it is a new style considering the friendliness to the environment.
We solve social issues.
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Introducing eco-friendly materials
Toray's registered trademark "ultrasuede®"
High-sensitivity, high-performance suede-like artificial leather that makes full use of cutting-edge textile technology
It is a sustainable material using recycled PET.
Among the fabrics, it is thick and has a feeling of swelling,
"Extra Rich" with a beautiful form is selected and used for products
High-sensitivity, high-performance suede-like artificial leather that makes full use of cutting-edge textile technology
It is a sustainable material using recycled PET.
Among the fabrics, it is thick and has a feeling of swelling,
"Extra Rich" with a beautiful form is selected and used for products
In addition, it is used for the WALKABOUT WashableTote series
"ALBERTON®" 25OZNUMBERS DUCK is made of 100% cotton fabric.
The fabric is unbleached, free of environmentally damaging dyes.
Also, even if it gets dirty, it can be washed and used repeatedly, so you can use it for a long time.
"ALBERTON®" 25OZNUMBERS DUCK is made of 100% cotton fabric.
The fabric is unbleached, free of environmentally damaging dyes.
Also, even if it gets dirty, it can be washed and used repeatedly, so you can use it for a long time.
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Material using recycled PET
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Products made of washable materials
After-sales service for long-term use
We will repair the purchased bag as much as possible.
By having you use it habitually for a long time, it leads to "reducing wasteful production and consumption",
It is related to “sustainability”.
By having you use it habitually for a long time, it leads to "reducing wasteful production and consumption",
It is related to “sustainability”.
Efforts to protect traditional industries
Toyooka's bag industry has its roots in wickerwork from the Nara period.
For thousands of years, countless craftsmen have refined their skills and inherited traditions.
In order to pass on the manufacturing spirit of Toyooka Kaban to the future, we train craftsmen throughout the production area.
For thousands of years, countless craftsmen have refined their skills and inherited traditions.
In order to pass on the manufacturing spirit of Toyooka Kaban to the future, we train craftsmen throughout the production area.
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