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Rice plastics and NFTs: How Niigata combines heritage and innovation for a sustainable future

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Video. How Niigata balances heritage and innovation for a sustainable future

Updated: 22/11/2024 - 15:03 GMT+1

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In this episode of Focus, we explore Niigata's groundbreaking innovations, from turning rice into sustainable plastics to creating digital villages that preserve rural traditions, offering a fresh perspective on Japan's sustainable and technology-driven progress.

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