Zero Waste Life

20211 series
Available on NHK World HD
NHK World HD

Meeting with and highlighting the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai, which values cherishing the things that are had.

Clothing Rescue Atelier: Episode Image
Episode 0Clothing Rescue Atelier

Anyone can come in and make clothes at Yoshimura Mayu's atelier - the materials are discards from industry and major brands, and working together leads to great ideas they couldn't come up with alone.

Judo Gis Forever: Episode Image
Episode 0Judo Gis Forever

Judo instructor Sato Hitoe uses worn-out uniforms (gis) to make items like tote bags - very durable since the original material was meant to be tough, behind it all is Sato's love for judo.

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