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Seminar on Expanding Recycling Material Use and CE Commerce Transition

On October 8, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM JST, the Mitsubishi Research Institute will hold a compelling seminar titled Expanding Recycling Material Use and Transitioning to CE Commerce. The seminar will be led by Senior Researcher Jiro Furuki, who will delve into the critical topic of transitioning to a circular economy.

Seminar Details

The event will take place in the SSK seminar room, located at the Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building, 4th Floor, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. For those who cannot attend in person, the seminar will also be streamed live via Zoom and available for on-demand viewing for two weeks.

Focus of the Seminar

As we witness a growing need to shift from the traditional linear economy—characterized by a cycle of 'make, use, and dispose'—to a circular economy that emphasizes resource conservation and repeated use, many companies still hesitate. Concerns abound regarding potential costs and impacts on existing business models.

This seminar aims to clarify the importance of the circular economy, explore domestic and international policy trends, and discuss the concrete steps businesses can take to align with this vital transition.

Key Areas of Discussion:

1. Significance and Benefits of the Circular Economy Transition: Understanding why transitioning to a circular economy matters and its potential advantages.
2. Trends in Circular Economy Transition Globally: An analysis of how various countries are approaching this shift, identifying best practices and challenges.
3. Key Points for Achieving a Self-Sustaining Circular Economy: Insight into strategic implementations that businesses can adopt for a successful transition.
4. Recommendations for Expanding Recycling Material Use (Close Flow): Practical suggestions aimed at enhancing the utilization of recycled materials in industry.
5. Business Model Transition to CE Commerce (Slow): Expert recommendations for companies looking to adapt their business models to facilitate circular economy principles.
6. Summary of Main Points: A recap of the seminar’s key takeaways.
7. Q&A and Networking: An opportunity for attendees to ask questions and exchange business cards, fostering connections and collaborations.

CE Commerce refers to Circular Economy Commerce, a term describing business models designed to ensure long-term and efficient product utilization that aligns with circular economy principles.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please reach out to the New Social System Research Institute at 4th Floor, Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 03-5532-8850.

About New Social System Research Institute (SSK)

Founded on December 6, 1996, the New Social System Research Institute (SSK) has been at the forefront of providing information services, organizing approximately 500 business seminars annually. SSK seminars aim to deliver high-level strategic business insights, marketing information, and technology updates instantly, thereby contributing to creating new business opportunities. Moreover, SSK engages in various business operations, such as seminar planning and management, lecturer dispatch, BtoB advertising, commissioned research, market report sales, and on-demand seminars, ensuring clients receive the necessary information and services essential for business success and expansion. SSK is committed to continually providing cutting-edge information and remains a strategic partner for its clients.