皆様は割り箸にどういったイメージをお持ちでしょうか。
割箸＝環境破壊と結びついてしまいがちですが、必ずしもそうではありません。
特に国産の割り箸に関しましては、密集しすぎて他の木の成長を邪魔してしまう木だけを伐採する「間伐」や建築用の丸太を角材にした時の「余り」を有効活用したものなのでエコ、SDGsに繋がります。
また森林が間伐等の手入れがされなければ、風水害や花粉症を誘発し、二酸化炭素濃度にも悪影響を及ぼします。
日本にはそういった手入れされずに放置された森が多く、早期実施の重要性が叫ばれています。
是非国産の割り箸を使用して、森林の活性化につなげましょう 。

 
What Kind of Image Do You Have of Waribashi (Disposable Chopsticks)?
Many people tend to associate waribashi with environmental destruction.
However, that is not necessarily the case.
In particular, domestically produced waribashi in Japan are actually environmentally friendly and align with the goals of eco-conscious living and the SDGs.
They are made either from trees that are selectively cut down during thinning (kanbatsu)—a forest management practice that removes overcrowded trees to allow others to grow—or from leftover wood produced when logs are processed into building materials.
If forests are not properly maintained through thinning and other care, it can lead to serious problems such as wind and flood damage, pollen-related allergies, and an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
In Japan, many forests have been left untended for years, and the importance of early forest maintenance is being increasingly emphasized.
By choosing to use Japanese-made waribashi, you are helping to support the revitalization and sustainable management of Japan’s forests. 🌿 
 

💡 Key Terms 

• Waribashi (割り箸): Disposable wooden chopsticks
• Kanbatsu (間伐): Thinning — selective logging to promote healthy forest growth
• SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals