A University of Tokyo startup is transforming food waste such as vegetable scraps and coffee grounds into surprisingly strong building materials, potentially reducing waste while creating uniquely aromatic furniture and tableware, A 130-year-old Japanese textile company is reviving a traditional wool recycling technique and engaging the public to help reclaim and repurpose old garments into new eco-friendly clothing.
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