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We’re thrilled to share that Life & Living International Limited has officially become a Certified B Corporation™ in May, 2025 after a rigorous 12 month evaluation and verification process, with a certified B Impact Assessment™ (BIA) score of 87 – well above the 80-point certification threshold. (Learn more about our B Corp journey here) About Certified B Corporation™ Certified B Corporation™ is a trademark licensed by B Lab™, a private non-profit organization, to companies that meet rigorous standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. What Is B Corp Movement™? The B Corp movement™ is a global movement of People Using Business as a Force for Good®. Together, we are shifting our economic system from profiting only the few to benefitting all, from concentrating wealth and power to ensuring equity, from extraction to regeneration, and from prioritizing individualism to embracing interdependence. What This Means for Life & Living? This certification isn’t a new beginning, it recognizes what we’ve long practiced. Sustainability has guided our decisions from day one. The B Corp process helped us understand our impact more clearly and strengthen our efforts across all areas of our work: Responsible sourcing through verified supply chain partners. Sustainable product development using recycled and low-impact materials. A supportive workplace built on gender equity, wellness, and balanced leadership. Community support, including education support and charitable giving. Volunteer engagement, offering employees 24 hours of annual service leave. Why It Matters? This certification reflects our accountability and our intention to keep improving. By choosing Life & Living, you are supporting a company that values people and the planet just as much as profits, and you can continue to rely on us for quality, inclusive, responsibility, and transparency. About Life & Living International Limited Life & Living International Ltd. originated in 1989, transitioning to a full-service supply chain and service solutions provider by 2013. It now includes two brands, HAUSCO for service supports and JIA Inc. for designed housewares with oriental aesthetics across boundaries. The company provide comprehensive supply chain solutions for product development, including market analysis, design support, engineering, quality control, and global shipping. The company prioritize sustainability through recycled materials and circular economy practices, focusing on housewares, specializing in drinkware, tableware, cookware, storage solutions, pet accessories, and baby & kids’ home essentials. Guided by reliability, sincerity, and innovation, we embrace the spirit of "Sustain Life & Living," delivering solutions that enhance lives and shape a sustainable future.

Build better products with better materials. Life & Living offers a various range of recycled materials to support sustainable manufacturing across household and kitchenware sectors. As sustainability becomes a global priority, we help brands integrate ESG values into product design through responsible material sourcing. From cookware to containers, our recycled materials offer quality, durability, and purpose. Our recycled material offerings include: Metals Recycled Aluminum · Carbon Steel · Cast Iron · Stainless Steel Ceramics & Glass Recycled Ceramics · Recycled Glass Polymers & Fabrics Recycled PET · Recycled PP · Recycled Polyester · Recycled Coffee Carbon Fabric We continue to expand our portfolio in collaboration with trusted suppliers. Looking for something specific? We can help you find the right material for your next product.

As global attention on environmental protection continues to grow, more companies and brands incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles into their core strategies. We place particular emphasis on sectors such as household and kitchenware manufacturing because they are closely linked to daily life and carry the responsibility to promote sustainable living and environmentally conscious material choices. (Photo by Janeshan-paul on Unsplash) Environmental Degradation That We Cannot Ignore Global environmental degradation is increasingly problematic, including issues such as climate change, plastic pollution, resource depletion, and air and water pollution. Greenhouse gas emissions have led to rising global temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events, melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and more. Millions of tons of plastic waste are dumped into the oceans each year, further devastating marine ecosystems. Moreover, the extensive consumption of nonrenewable resources such as oil and gas threatens future resource sustainability. Industrial emissions of waste gases and wastewater have deteriorated air quality and polluted water sources, posing threats to public health and the ecological environment. The Reasons We Need to Implement ESG ESG standards, increasingly prominent in recent years, have become key indicators of long-term corporate sustainability and social responsibility. For us, this means proactive efforts are required in the areas of environment, society and governance. On the environmental side, this includes reducing carbon footprints, saving energy, and minimizing waste emissions. In terms of social responsibility, enhancing employee rights, promoting social welfare, and improving consumer health and safety. For governance, it’s about and increasing improving corporate transparency, strengthening practices, and ensuring compliance. (Photo by URBANOMAD) The Green Life the World is Promoting Green living is an environmentally friendly, low-carbon, and sustainable lifestyle. In home life, this can be achieved through the use of natural lighting and ventilation, maintaining a clean and green environment, proper waste sorting, conserving water and electricity, and choosing environmentally friendly products. (Photo by Roberto Sorin on Unsplash) What is Environmentally Friendly Material? Environmentally friendly materials refer to materials that have a relatively small environmental impact during production, use and disposal. These materials usually have the following characteristics: Renewable: Derived from renewable resources in nature, such as bamboo, wood, etc. Recyclable: Can be recycled to reduce waste generation, such as recycled plastics, aluminum, etc. Biodegradable: Able to decompose in the natural environment, reducing the impact on ecosystems, such as organic cotton, natural fibers, etc. Low Pollution: Produces no harmful substances during production or use, making them safe for the environment and human health, such as water-based coatings, non-toxic glue, etc. (Photo by JIA) What Eco-Friendly Recycled Materials Can Be Made into Recycled Products Now? As global environmental awareness grows, more and more recycled materials are being used to make new products. These materials not only help reduce waste generation but also decrease dependence on natural resources, allowing materials to have a greater impact and use. The main process involves: Collection Sorting and Cleaning Crushing / Dissolution Refining / Filtration Pressing / Reshaping Forming Inspection Examples of Common Recyclable Materials A. Recycled Paper Recycled paper is a common and straightforward recycled material and is one of the first environmentally friendly actions that can be easily implemented in daily life. (Photo by Jon Moore on Unsplash) B. Recycled Plastics - Currently Recycled PET, Recycled PP, Recycled Polyester Plastic is one of the most common materials in daily life, but it has also been a major contributor to environmental pollution in the past. Recycled plastics can be used to create a variety of products. For example, recycled PET bottles can be processed into fibers to make clothing, bags, and shoes. Recycled plastics can also be turned into building panels, furniture, or packaging materials, reducing plastic waste and decreasing dependence on virgin plastics. (Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash) C. Recycled Wood Wood waste generated during wood processing, along with discarded wood products, are reusable. Recycling wood not only reduces deforestation and conserves natural resources, but also allows wood to showcase its value again, adding unique beauty and texture to the final product. (Photo by Kostiantyn Li on Unsplash) D. Recycled Metals - Currently Recycled Carbon Steel, Recycled Cast Iron, Recycled Stainless Steel, Recycled Aluminum Metal is a high-value recycled material because it can be recycled indefinitely without losing its properties. Through recycling, metal materials extend their service life and reduce the frequency of replacement, thereby reducing waste. (Photo by Johnny Sanchez on Unsplash) E. Recycled Fabrics Currently available options include recycled fibers, recycled polyester yarn, and bio-based materials made using environmentally friendly and energy-saving methods. For example, textiles can be broken down into fibers and reused to create new fabrics and clothing. Recycled fabrics reduce the need for burning or dumping waste, which helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and lessen the strain on the environment. (Photo by Mel Poole on Unsplash) F. Recycled Glass and Ceramics  Glass is non-toxic and recyclable, making it an excellent choice for food storage containers and cooking utensils. Recycled ceramic tiles can also be used to create green building materials or as filling materials. (Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash) Environmentally Sustainable Manufacturing Processes Once a material is recyclable, it's equally important that the recycling process itself stays environmentally friendly, with a focus on low carbon emissions—this is a key factor for consumers when choosing products. We focus on using energy-efficient equipment and technologies to cut down on energy use and carbon emissions. Using low-carbon technologies during production and reducing greenhouse gases are essential steps. This also includes setting up good waste management systems to reduce waste and promote recycling and reusing resources. Improving water use and recycling water in the production process are key to making the entire system more efficient. By following these practices, we can offer consumers healthier, eco-friendly products while building a strong company image. This helps us gain more consumer trust and support. As technology advances, the use of recycled materials will continue to grow, offering greener options across industries and helping achieve true sustainable development.

Life & Living International Limited (Life & Living) is pleased to announce that we have signed a memorandum of understanding with SGS, a world’s leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, for the adoption of SGS S-Carbon Comprehensive Digital Carbon Management Platform. This initiative reflects Life & Living's commitment to carbon reduction practices and aims to inspire its partners to focus on low-carbon development through tangible actions. Life & Living International Limited representatives: Mr. James Sun (4th from left), President; Mr. Gavin Yuen (3rd from left), Head of Value Creation Service Group; and Mr. Jacky Tse (2nd from left), Manager of Product Supply Division. SGS representatives in Hong Kong: Ms. Miranda Kwan (4th from right), Director of Business Assurance; Mr. Billy Lai (3rd from right), Deputy Director of Business Assurance; Mr. Pan Li (2nd from right), Deputy Director of Business Development of South China, HK and Macau); Mr. Johnny Chan (far right), Business Development Managerof Sustainability; and Mr. Kenji Ng ( left), Account Manager of Connective & Products. Starting from Within to Foster Low-Carbon Awareness As a company provides a full range of supply chain and service solutions for product development, Life & Living recognizes that promoting sustainability begins with internal management. Although it does not own factories, the company is focused on quantifying and managing office carbon emissions, hoping to positively influence its partners through concrete actions. Over the next five years, Life & Living plans to use the S-Carbon platform to establish a robust data foundation for Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (energy indirect emissions), with aspirations to extend its efforts to Scope 3 (other indirect emissions). S-Carbon’s capabilities in carbon footprint measurement, data analysis and report generation will provide objective data to support the company’s low-carbon management goals. “We aim to enhance transparency and credibility in carbon emissions data through collaboration with an impartial third party,” said James Sun, President of Life & Living. “This is not just an internal decarbonization initiative; it is a long-term commitment to our supply chain and customers.” Life & Living InternationalLimited representatives: Mr. James Sun (middle), President; Mr. Gavin Yuen (left), Head of Value Creation Service Group; and Mr.Jacky Tse (right), Manager of Product Supply Division Offering Recycled Materials to Meet Sustainability Needs Life & Living is committed to providing sustainable product solutions and has introduced over 11 recycled materials for customer selection. “These materials not only meet the market's demand for low-carbon options but also enable customers to make environmentally responsible business decisions,” said Gavin Yuen, Senior Manager at Life & Living. By promoting low-carbon materials and sustainable product development, Life & Living helps clients achieve international carbon reduction targets while minimizing the environmental impact of the supply chain. Implementing Low-Carbon Management Internally Life & Living actively promotes low-carbon management in its branch offices through the following actions: Promoting Green Office Practices: Encouraging employees to set central air conditioning temperatures above 26°C and using energy-efficient equipment such as carbon footprint tracking multifunction printer. Data Analysis and Benchmarking: Establishing seasonal and annual electricity usage baselines to ensure that actions are measurable, trackable, and comparable. Green Property Management: Encouraging property management companies to adopt energy-saving measures, further influencing other neighboring companies to participate in low-carbon initiatives. “We believe that even a single effort can drive change in the industry. By starting with ourselves and creating a low-carbon office environment, we aim to spread this positive influence throughout the supply chain and beyond,” added James Sun, President of Life & Living. About SGS SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW). About Life & Living International Limited Life & Living International Ltd. originated in 1989 as HAUSCO, transitioning to a full-service supply chain and service solutions provider by 2013. It provides comprehensive supply chain solutions for product development, including market analysis, design support, engineering, quality control, and global shipping. We prioritize sustainability through recycled materials and circular economy practices, focusing on housewares, specializing in cookware, kitchen tools, tabletops, barware and home décor. Guided by reliability, sincerity, and innovation, we embrace the spirit of "Sustain Life & Living," delivering solutions that enhance lives and shape a sustainable future.

Embodying the Four Seasons of Japan With the celebrations for the new year of 2023 well underway, JIA is also thrilled to share our exciting news. Starting January 15, 2023, travelers enjoying Premium Business Class/Business Class on China Airlines’ Japan route, will be served an exquisite Japanese food feast presented on exclusive new tableware jointly designed by JIA and China Airlines. This exclusive tableware collection ensures that meals are carefully and thoughtfully presented to travelers leaving a good impression for the journey. Photo source: JIA Photo source:  China Airlines All New Japanese Tableware Embodying the Four Seasons of Japan The design inspiration for this latest collaboration originates from the traditional lacquerware and gold lacquer crafts of Japan. Adopting a seasonal theme, the designs feature the Cherry Blossoms of the Spring, Fireworks in Summer, the Red Leaves of Autumn, and the fun of the Winter Snows. The new bowls incorporate motifs based on the four seasons of Japan with the purpose to “experience the beauty of all seasons through cherry blossoms, fireworks, red leaves, and snow”. A surprise on the base of the tray awaits travelers when they finish their meal, adding a memorable element to the meal. Photo source: JIA design proposal (patterninspirations from the four seasons in Japan) Photo Source: China Airlines The pickles plate, entrée plate and chopstick stand are shaped to resemble “Spring Cherry Blossoms” , with their cherry blossom petal design and motifs creating a romantic ambiance. The chopstick stand itself cleverly links the plum blossoms that form the China Airlines corporate logo with the “Cherry Blossoms of Spring” . The main plate and stew plate follow the “Summer Fireworks” and have a starburst shape reminiscent of fireworks expanding outwards. The fireworks motif becomes visible at the end of the meal. “Red Leaves in Autumn” is embodied by the rice and miso soup bowls, with varying hues that capture the red leaves of fall. The autumn leaf motif can be found at the bottom of the rice bowl. “Winter Snow” is presented at the end of the meal in the form of the dessert plate, fruit plate, and Japanese teacup. The dessert and fruit plates are a two-piece plate that comes together to form a cute little snowman. The tea saucer is decorated with a snowflake motif that pops into view when the teacup is lifted, fitting perfectly in with China Airlines’ plan to give every traveler an unexpected surprise. Photo Source: JIA design proposal (4 colors offood containers) The elegant Japanese tableware takes travelers on a guided tour through the four seasons of Japan. The oval-shaped food containers come with either black, blue, red or gray lids to easily distinguish between cold and hot dishes. The containers themselves are made from GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified recycled materials that reduce carbon emissions during production by at least 70%, making yet another contribution to the sustainability of our planet. Photo Source: China Airlines / JIA design proposal About JIA The Taste of Home, JIA. JIA is a brand owned by Life & LivingInternational Ltd. JIA in Chinese means HOME. Food, nourishes us and is fundamental for growth. As families gathered around the dinner table, treasured memories are shared and created. At JIA, we invite all to celebrate Chinese culture and family warmth. We strive to provide the best products, solutions and services to make dining experiences delicious and healthy. JIA brings families together, no matter how far apart they may be. About Life & Living International Limited Life & Living International Ltd. originated in 1989 as HAUSCO, transitioning to a full-service supply chain and service solutions provider by 2013. It provides comprehensive supply chain solutions for product development, including market analysis, design support, engineering, quality control, and global shipping. We prioritize sustainability through recycled materials and circular economy practices, focusing on housewares, specializing in cookware, kitchen tools, tabletops, barware and home décor. Guided by reliability, sincerity, and innovation, we embrace the spirit of "Sustain Life & Living," delivering solutions that enhance lives and shape a sustainable future.