Ian Shimizu is the founder of weMORI, an app that aims to make protecting and restoring forests fun, easy and accessible for all.

In this episode, he will tell us more about his story and how he came about starting weMORI. We will also talk about deforestation and how our consumption habits have an impact on it.

weMORI is doing a kickstarter campaign at the moment to raise money to build the app. Don't hesitate to support them and plant trees!

You can find the summary of the discussion on Mottainai Transition website as well as more tips on how to avoid contributing to deforestation while living in Japan.

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Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod