Kirishima Shuzo, Starbucks, Miyakonojo City, and more trees Launch New Initiative for the 'Miyakonojo Resource Circulation Forest Project (ODEN)'

Kirishima Shuzo, Starbucks, Miyakonojo City, and more trees have launched a new initiative for their 'Miyakonojo Resource Circulation Forest Project (ODEN),' starting sales of an 'ODEN Stool' made from local wood. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to reforestation efforts in the city.
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As part of the 'Miyakonojo Resource Circulation Forest Project (ODEN),' Kirishima Shuzo Co., Ltd., together with Starbucks Coffee Japan, Miyakonojo City, and the general incorporated association more trees, has launched a new initiative. They have begun selling the 'ODEN Stool,' identical to those used at 'KIRISHIMA GREENSHIP icoia,' on the official more trees website, with a portion of sales being donated back to forest creation in Miyakonojo City. The ODEN project involves making compost from shochu lees and coffee grounds, which is then used to grow seedlings from acorns of local Quercus gilva trees. The 'ODEN Stool' is named to symbolize this activity and is carefully crafted by artisans using the same Miyakonojo-sourced wood. Through this stool, even people living far away can participate in Miyakonojo's reforestation efforts.

FAQ

What is the 'Miyakonojo Resource Circulation Forest Project (ODEN)'?

It is a collaborative project by Kirishima Shuzo, Starbucks Coffee Japan, Miyakonojo City, and the general incorporated association more trees. It aims to enrich nature through resource circulation, using compost made from shochu lees and coffee grounds to grow seedlings for reforestation in Miyakonojo.

What is the new initiative being launched as part of the ODEN project?

The project is now selling 'ODEN Stools,' which are identical to those used in the 'KIRISHIMA GREENSHIP icoia' facility. A portion of the sales will be donated to support forest creation in Miyakonojo City.

What are the 'ODEN Stools' made of?

The stools are crafted by artisans using Quercus gilva (Ichii-gashi), a type of oak tree native to Miyakonojo City.

How does purchasing an 'ODEN Stool' contribute to the environment?

A portion of the revenue from each stool sold is donated to the reforestation efforts in Miyakonojo City, allowing even people from afar to participate in local forest creation.

Where can I purchase an 'ODEN Stool'?

The 'ODEN Stool' is available for purchase exclusively on the official website of the general incorporated association 'more trees'. It is not sold at 'KIRISHIMA GREENSHIP icoia' or Starbucks stores.

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