Food Waste Dyeing Technology by Glamour Metal Industries - The Intersection of Circulation and Aesthetics (2006-2007)
In the mid-2000s, the concept of "LOHAS" attracted much attention in Japanese society, and the integration of the environment and lifestyle culture became an aspiration. In the midst of this trend, Tsuyakin Kogyo of Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, developed "LOHAS dyeing," a process of dyeing textiles by extracting natural dyes from food waste. Compared to conventional synthetic dyes, this technology is revolutionary not only because it significantly reduces wastewater and chemical substance loads, but also because it realizes recycling-oriented production that aims for zero waste by reusing dyeing residues as boiler fuel. This technology is linked to the 3R policy of the Ministry of the Environment and support for regional eco-businesses by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and is a step toward a decarbonized society after the Kyoto Protocol came into effect. The attempt by Tsukin Kogyo to go beyond mere environmental technology and embody the idea of "reintegr
ating nature and human sensibilities" was highly acclaimed as an eco-design movement originating from the local community. This philosophy later led to slow fashion and sustainable design, and became a pioneering model for a "beautiful, recycling environment.
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