[May 30 is 'Zero Waste Day'] Rental & Subscription Service 'CLAS' Surpasses 350,000 Total Items Provided and 330,000 Circulation Cycles

(CLAS Service Site: https://clas.style/)

CLAS Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirotake Kubo), which operates a circular platform for furniture and home appliances, including the personal rental/subscription service 'CLAS', the corporate office construction/relocation support 'CLAS Biz', and 'CLAS Home Staging' for real estate properties, announced that as of the end of April 2026, the cumulative number of items provided has exceeded 350,974, and the total number of circulation cycles has surpassed 336,950.

In anticipation of 'Zero Waste Day' on May 30, the company conducted a survey on consumer behavior regarding furniture and appliances. The results revealed that, against the backdrop of rising prices, there is a growing demand for 'smart consumption'—trying products before committing to a purchase.

[Survey Summary] 1. Approximately 70% (68.1%) of respondents stated that their desire to 'avoid mistakes' when purchasing furniture and appliances has increased. 2. Over 60% (63.4%) have given up on replacing items due to the hassle and cost of disposal. 3. Nearly 70% (67.6%) consider the 'try first, then buy' style to be rational. 4. Nearly 80% (76.5%) expect that a 'try and use for a long time' system prevents unnecessary waste and contributes to environmental protection.

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