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New technology turns iconic Japanese bento pots into building materials

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A research team at the Saitama Institute of Technology has developed a new, low-energy technology to upcycle used ceramic train-bento containers into high-quality interior tiles. The innovation provides a circular solution for a famous local product while addressing resource scarcity and the high carbon footprint of conventional tile manufacturing. The research is led by Professor Teruhisa Hongo, and focuses on the iconic pots from “Toge no Kama…
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Zenbird broke the news in on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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