RENMEN

The textile industry, which produces clothing and bedding, has a significant impact on the environment, from the procurement of raw materials to the manufacturing, transportation, and disposal of fabrics and products.

The production of textile products requires large amounts of energy and water. The fiber manufacturing process emits a huge amount of CO2, and the cultivation of raw materials such as cotton and other plants consumes large amounts of water resources. The amount of CO2 emitted per piece of clothing is approximately 25.5 kg, and the amount of water consumed is 2,300 liters*1. Each process such as spinning, dyeing, cutting, and sewing places a burden on the environment, and cutting waste and scraps are generated during the manufacturing process. Approximately 1,300 tons*1 of clothing is incinerated or landfilled per day in Japan.

Approximately 1.4 million items of bedding are collected as bulky waste*2 in Tokyo's 23 wards each year. I can't find any data on the amount of bedding discarded in Japan as a whole, but if you multiply the amount of discarded bedding per person in Tokyo's 23 wards by the population of Japan, you will find that a large amount of bedding, approximately 18 million items, is collected annually. It will be. Most of the bedding sold in Japan is manufactured overseas. In addition to the environmental impact at the production site, the domestic environmental impact associated with disposal and incineration is not small.

The most effective way to reduce waste is to extend the lifespan of products, such as by designing them with durability and recyclability in mind, and by making them easier to maintain. Cooperation between consumers and companies is essential for the transition from "mass production, mass consumption, and mass disposal" to "appropriate production, appropriate purchase, and recycling."

We have launched a new project to help ensure sustainable bedding production and consumption. We will work to reduce our environmental impact through effective use of resources, local production for local consumption, recycling, upcycling, use of renewable energy, reviewing production processes, and reducing and recycling waste. We named this project ``RENMEN®'' with the hope that the connection between creators, users, and the earth will continue for a long time.