Japan’s Eco-Fireworks
- Aug 17
- 1 min read
A team in Japan has developed an environmentally friendly firework designed to reduce the debris often left behind after displays. Researchers at Ryukoku University partnered with fireworks manufacturers to redesign the outer shell that holds a firework together. Typically, the shell is made from layers of paper that can scatter across fields, rivers, and lakes after a launch and take a long time to break down. The new version incorporates a water-soluble resin that dissolves when exposed to rain and water. During testing, the shell fragments dissolved within three to four days after rainfall and eventually disappeared completely. The team hopes the innovation can help preserve Japan’s centuries-old fireworks tradition while reducing litter and protecting surrounding environments.
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