"Wooden Straws" made from domestic timber are here! Seeking support for regional versions through crowdfunding.
Creco Lab, a company developing and selling products utilizing wood, launched a crowdfunding campaign on "Readyfor" titled "Bridging Water and Forests: Developing Wooden Straws from Timber Across Japan!" on September 24th.
The "Wooden Straws" were developed in 2018 as a product contributing to the global movement to reduce plastic and the UN's "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)". They are already available for purchase online and have been introduced at Chopard Japan, a luxury watch and jewelry maison.
The "Wooden Straws" are crafted by rolling thin sheets of domestic cedar and cypress wood, sliced to about 0.15mm, using a unique proprietary process. Made from real wood, they offer a warm and special tactile and visual experience, elevating even everyday drinks with a premium feel.
Through support on "Readyfor," this initiative aims to develop "Wooden Straws" using various tree species from across Japan. The project seeks to raise awareness that using Japanese timber not only revitalizes the forestry industry but also promotes proper forest management, thereby protecting the water stored within our forests.
Crowdfunding: Developing Wooden Straws from Timber Across Japan
● Period: September 24, 2019 – November 7, 2019 (Thursday) until 24:00
● Target Amount: 1,000,000 yen
● Returns:
5,000 yen: A set of "Wooden Straws" made from 5 different tree species nationwide (30 straws per species, 150 straws total)
5,000 yen: A set of 60 wooden business cards made from 3 types of wood (planned: cypress, cedar, cherry)
10,000 yen: A set of "Wooden Straws" made from 5 different tree species nationwide (16 straws per species, 80 straws total)
150,000 yen: "Wooden Straws" made from timber from a user-specified region (prefecture level)
Full Support Course (Thank you email and contribution to project expenses)
3,000 yen / 10,000 yen / 30,000 yen / 50,000 yen
● [URL]https://readyfor.jp/projects/WoodenStraw
【Features of "Wooden Straws"】
● Wood sheets sliced to an ultra-thin 0.15mm
Wood sheets, sliced to approximately 0.15mm from domestic timber, are rolled using a unique process to create the straws. *These wood sheets are also used as the material for Creco Lab's original product, "Wood Paper."
● A product that contributes to SDGs
As "Sustainable materials," the "Wooden Straws" contribute to the following initiatives among the 17 goals set forth by the SDGs:
12 Responsible Consumption and Production / 15 Life on Land
● Buying wood protects forests. Innovative straws utilizing domestic timber.
Approximately 40% of Japan's forests are artificial. Unlike natural forests, if artificial forests are neglected, the natural cycle falters, potentially leading to disasters like landslides. By utilizing (purchasing) domestic timber, funds are injected into forest management, leading to the conservation of artificial forests and the protection of nature.
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【Product Information】
○ Selling Price: Starting from 1,800 yen (for 10 straws)
○ Quantity per set: 10 straws, 100 straws, 500 straws, 1000 straws
○ Material (Tree species): Domestic Cedar
○ Size: Approx. 4mm diameter, approx. 200mm length
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■ Event Information: "Wood Project" Talk Event to be Held
A "Wood Project" talk event will be held to provide an opportunity to consider issues related to water and forests.
Date & Time: October 17, 2019 (Thursday) 19:00 - 21:00
Venue: Supermama mit tobuhi (Address: 2-14-9-103 Kugayama, Suginami-ku, Tokyo)
Capacity: Approximately 10 people
Please apply via the email address below.
E-mail: info@kinomeishi.com
■ Reference Sites for the "Wood Project"
About the Wooden Straw Project (Explained with Manga):
https://forest.creco-lab.co.jp/comic
Water, Forests, and Wooden Straws Official Website:
https://forest.creco-lab.co.jp
Virtual Forest Tour:
https://s.smapano.com/mori
Wooden Straws Online Shop:
https://www.kinomeishi.com/product-list/65
Creco Lab Inc.
https://creco-lab.co.jp/