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Zero Waste Life

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: June 4, 2021
  • Seasons: 4
  • Episodes: 69
  • Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
  • Genres: Documentary

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Zero Waste Life(2021)

TMDB Rating: 8.0 (1 votes)

Overview

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we have.

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Season 1

14 episodes • 2021

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Kintsugi: Giving New Life to Broken VesselsJun 4, 20210.0
2Asakusa Washi: Omikuji RecyclingJun 11, 20210.0
3The Toy DoctorJul 2, 20210.0
4Discarded Umbrellas RebornJul 9, 20210.0
5Lumber RescueAug 6, 20210.0
6From Rubbish to RainbowAug 13, 20210.0
7Zako: Trash Fish Is TreasureSep 3, 20210.0
8Waste Wood SonataSep 10, 20210.0
9Floral IncarnationOct 1, 20210.0
10Green Mountain GrandmaNov 5, 20210.0
11A School Bag ForeverNov 12, 20210.0
12Scrap Can ShineDec 3, 20210.0
13Glass for LifeDec 10, 20210.0
14A Harvest of ColorsDec 17, 20210.0
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Season 2

20 episodes • 2022

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Old Clothes, New ShineJan 7, 20220.0
2Portrait in CorkJan 14, 20220.0
3Piano HeartwoodFeb 4, 20220.0
4Scrap Car to Tough BagFeb 11, 20220.0
5More Than Mom's Hand-me-downMar 4, 20220.0
6Back in BlackMar 11, 20220.0
7Folk House: The Beauty of AgeMar 21, 20220.0
8Eatery Happiness ExchangeApr 15, 20220.0
9Handmade Green LivingMay 6, 20220.0
10Jeans GenieMay 27, 20220.0
11Folk House 2: The Gift of SpringJun 10, 20220.0
12Retro Panes to the FutureJun 17, 20220.0
13Tent, Trash, Fashion!Jul 8, 20220.0
14Timeless Stained GlassAug 5, 20220.0
15Altar AccessoriesSep 2, 20220.0
16Good Shoes Never DieOct 21, 20220.0
17Loaves of LightOct 28, 20220.0
18Old Decks, New TricksNov 18, 20220.0
19Subway BagNov 25, 20220.0
20Clean Beaches, Cleaner PlatesDec 23, 20220.0
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Season 3

17 episodes • 2023

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Stuffed Animal HospitalJan 27, 20230.0
2Denim DarumaFeb 17, 20230.0
3Furniture in BlueFeb 24, 20230.0
4Life Taken, Life ReceivedMar 17, 20230.0
5Clothes to the EarthMar 24, 20230.0
6Full Trash AlchemistApr 21, 20230.0
7Sea Trash SnailsMay 26, 20230.0
8Food Waste WashiJun 30, 20230.0
9Tick-Tock TransformationJul 21, 20230.0
10Sawdust ClayJul 28, 20230.0
11Old Glove, New DreamsAug 25, 20230.0
12Local Produce, Local ColorSep 22, 20230.0
13Bicycle Upcycle CycleSep 29, 20230.0
14Furniture: Shabby to ChicOct 13, 20230.0
15A Toast to WasteOct 20, 20230.0
16Preserving the SeasonsDec 22, 20230.0
17Life Less PlasticDec 29, 20230.0
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Season 4

18 episodes • 2024

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Folk House 3: Thoughts of SummerJan 19, 20240.0
2Folk House 4: Autumn LeavesJan 26, 20240.0
3Life of the MountainFeb 2, 20240.0
4Doll RevivalFeb 9, 20240.0
5Upcycling Old SchoolMar 15, 20240.0
6Clothing Rescue AtelierMar 22, 20240.0
7Judo Gis ForeverApr 19, 20240.0
8Waste Flowers by CandlelightMay 17, 20240.0
9Knitting the FutureMay 24, 20240.0
10The Plant RescuerJun 21, 20240.0
11Peanut LeatherJun 28, 20240.0
12Sea Trash JamsAug 9, 20240.0
13Zero Waste CafeAug 30, 20240.0
14Bridal UpcycleSep 20, 20240.0
15Fueled by RamenSep 27, 20240.0
16Sea Nuisance, Sea TreasureOct 18, 20240.0
17Farmer's Veggie SoapOct 25, 20240.0
18Bread Crust BrewingNov 22, 20240.0

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