Non-manufacturing industry
November 29, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
JR Freight Improves Transportation Quality
Japan Freight Railway Co. (JR Freight), a member of the Japan Railway Group, ann...
November 29, 2007
Policy / Systems
Number of Female Managerial Workers Increases
On August 9, 2007, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan announced ...
November 26, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
'Energy Bank,' a New Fund for Energy Efficiency and CO2 Reduction
The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), a government-affiliated financial instituti...
November 25, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Rainbow Japan Launches Environment-Saving Gift
A gift item designed to allow people to make social contributions in the form of...
November 21, 2007
Policy / Systems
Companies Expanding Childcare Support Programs
The Institute of Labor Administration, a private survey institute in Japan, rele...
November 19, 2007
Food
Department Store Chain Teams-up with NGO in Organic Vegetables and Delivery Business
One of Japan's largest department store chains, Mitsukoshi, announced June 31, 2...
November 14, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Used PET Bottles Recycled into Eco-Bags
Seiyu Ltd., a major Japanese supermarket chain, and Coca-Cola (Japan) Co. practi...
October 31, 2007
Energy Conservation
East Japan Railway Begins Commercial Operation of World's First Hybrid Railcar
East Japan Railway Company has developed a railcar equipped with a diesel hybrid...
October 18, 2007
Climate Change
Survey 2007 Shows Growing Concern about Global Warming
Hakuhodo, one of major advertising companies of Japan announced on June 6, 2007,...
October 18, 2007
Renewable Energy
Mitsubishi Corp. & Kirin Brewery to Build Bioethanol Plant in Hokkaido
On June 19, 2007, Mitsubishi Corporation and Kirin Brewery Co. won an order to b...
October 14, 2007
Policy / Systems
Environment Ministry to Help Establish New Businesses to Prevent Global Warming
The Japanese Ministry of the Environment (MOE) selected two projects in May 2007...
October 14, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Seiyu Refunds 2 Yen to Shoppers Using their Own Bag
Seiyu Ltd, a major Japanese supermarket operator, launched a campaign in March 2...
October 11, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
External Power Air-Conditioning System for Trucks to Begin Operation
Tokyo Electric Power Co. announced on June 7, 2007 that the company will begin c...
October 11, 2007
Policy / Systems
Shinko Investment Launches Second Equity Fund of Companies Fighting Global Warming
Japan's Shinko Investment Trust Management Co. announced on July 25, 2007 that i...
October 9, 2007
Climate Change
Japanese Bank Starts Small-Lot Sale of Emissions Credits
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. started the small-lot sale of trust funds ...
October 1, 2007
Energy Conservation
2007 Summer Catalog of Energy Efficient Home Appliances Issued
The Energy Conservation Center Japan (ECCJ) issued the summer 2007 version of it...
September 27, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
Hitachi Transport System Awarded Industry Environmental Prize for Physical Distribution
The Japan Federation of Freight Industries (JFFI) announced the winner of the En...
September 23, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Recycling Rate of Industrial Plastic Waste Rises Significantly in Seven Years
In March 2007, the Plastic Waste Management Institute (PWMI) released a report o...
September 23, 2007
Renewable Energy
Japanese Companies Test System to Stabilize Output from Wind Power
A test to stabilize the electrical output from wind power generation is being co...
September 23, 2007
Renewable Energy
Japan Natural Energy Co. Reports Growth in Green Power Certification
Japan Natural Energy Co. (JNEC) announced on April 24, 2007 that the number of c...
September 22, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Seven-Eleven Japan Emits Zero Waste When Deploying New Cash Registers in Stores Nationwide
Starway Co., a Japanese company that develops and sells reusable and recyclable ...
September 12, 2007
Climate Change
Global Warming Getting Real to 90% of Japanese: Survey
MyVoice Communications, Inc., a Japanese Internet research company, released on ...
September 12, 2007
Renewable Energy
Iwatani Launches Mobile Hydrogen Delivery Service, A Step toward a Future with Fuel Cell Vehicles
On April 18, 2007 Iwatani International Corporation, a Japanese company in the n...
September 12, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Eco-Friendly Light Being Tested for Squid Fishing
An energy-efficient light for squid fishing boats was developed and is being tes...
September 10, 2007
Renewable Energy
Mixi Websites to Cut 800 Tons of CO2 Emissions per Year with Green Power
Mixi, Inc., a popular social networking website in Japan, started to use green p...
September 10, 2007
Climate Change
Japanese Developer to Install Rooftop Gardens on its Own Buildings
Tosei Corporation, a Japanese real estate developer dealing in personal homes su...
August 24, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Shiga Bank Launches Loan Product Linked to CO2 Reduction, Fish Protection
A regional bank in Japan launched a new loan product dubbed the "Carbon Neutral ...
August 17, 2007
Renewable Energy
Green Energy Purchasing Forum Launched in Japan
The Green Energy Purchasing (GEP) Forum was launched on June 5, 2007, to promote...
August 11, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Convenience Store Chain Promotes Green Activities
Lawson, Inc., a leading Japanese convenience store chain, started various new en...
August 11, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Eco Certification System for Flower Cultivation Established in Japan
On April 17, 2007 MPS Floral Marketing (MPS Japan) and Japan Floral Marketing As...
August 4, 2007
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Tokyo Greenship Action Participants Double in FY 2007
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been promoting the "Tokyo Greenship Action...
August 4, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Over 310,000 Used Home PCs Collected/Recycled in FY 2006, Up from 2005
The PC 3R Promotion Center in Japan announced on April 11, 2007, that 310,864 us...
August 4, 2007
Renewable Energy
Recent Soccer Match First in Japan 100% Powered by Renewable Energy
A game held at the Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima Soccer Stadium on December 2, 200...
August 4, 2007
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Concert Organizers to Plant One Tree for Each Audience Member
NPO Environmental Relations Association (Er), a non-profit organization, and Fre...
July 30, 2007
Climate Change
Japanese Travel Bureau Launches 'CO2 Emissions-Free' Tour Product
JTB Kanto Corp., located in the Tokyo area, launched an innovative new brand of ...
July 30, 2007
Renewable Energy
TBS Participates in "Gold Standard" Wind Power Project in NZ to Reduce CO2 Emissions
Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS), a major Japanese broadcasting company, ha...
July 30, 2007
Renewable Energy
JBIC to Finance Wind Power Project in Bulgaria
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) signed, on March 19, 2007, a loa...
July 21, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Paper Cup Recycling Project to Continue among 3 Companies
McDonald's Japan Corp., Coca-Cola (Japan) Co. and Japan Beverage Inc. have decid...
July 9, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Kobe Steel's Waste Heat Utilization System Nearing Practical Stage
Together with Kobe Steel Ltd., Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co. in Japan has developed ...
July 7, 2007
Energy Conservation
External Power Air-Conditioning System for Trucks Succeeds in Cutting CO2 Emissions and Fuel Costs
Tokyo Electric Power Co., a major utility company, and Hino Motors, Ltd., a lead...
June 29, 2007
Civil Society / Local Issues
Japanese NPO Encouraging Local Aspirations for Sustainable Future
The Community Support Center for Sustainable Future is a non-profit organization...
June 13, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Daikin Develops High-Efficiency Air Conditioner for Cold Regions
In February 2007, Daikin Industries Ltd., a leading Japanese manufacturer of air...
June 13, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
Car Sharing Gaining Popularity in Japanese Cities
Car sharing is gradually gaining popularity in Japan, particularly in urban area...
June 7, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Nursery School Wins 2006 Kyoto Environmental Award
Omiya Nursery School in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, received the Grand Prize at the K...
June 7, 2007
Policy / Systems
Ricoh, Suntory Win 10th Environmental Communication Awards
The Ministry of the Environment and the Global Environmental Forum announced the...
June 4, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japan's First Condo with Solar Power Generation System on Market
Japan's first condominium with solar panels on its roof that provide electricity...
June 4, 2007
Transportation / Mobility
Nippon Express Runs 10th Modal Shift Campaign
Nippon Express Co., Japan's leading freight forwarder, ran a modal shift campaig...
May 26, 2007
Energy Conservation
2006 Winning Environmental Proposals Selected
On February 5, 2007, the Japanese Ministry of the Environment selected a first-p...
May 26, 2007
Energy Conservation
J-Power to Develop Carbon Capture Technology for Coal Gasification Process
Electric Power Development Co., a Japanese energy company known as J-Power, has ...
May 24, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Green Delivery System Using Returnable Packing Boxes Wins Eco-Products Award
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