2023.11.15
Ethical Jewelry Utilizing Urban Mines: YURI SATO
Many people wear accessories to make their fashion style stand out. Precious metals like gold and silver have inherent value and are traded at high prices. However, the amount of gold mined is decreasing, and many gold mines are closing.
Against this backdrop, a new focus is being placed on resources referred to as 'urban mines'. This refers to the concept of effectively utilizing the rare metals and precious metals used in electronic devices such as computers and mobile phones, which are discarded as waste in cities. Large quantities of these urban mines are said to be dormant in Japan, qualifying the country, in a sense, as a resource-rich nation.
A brand that has been creating jewelry using these urban mines is 'YURI SATO'. As an ethical jewelry brand, it values not only the sustainability of the resources it uses, but also the sentiment embedded in its pieces beyond simply enjoying them as fashion items.
On this occasion, I spoke with YURI SATO, who runs the company ON Co., Ltd., about the brand's origins, the thoughts behind it, and her own experiences.
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