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Strategies and Business Models for Promoting the Circular Economy

On July 29, 2026, a crucial seminar titled "Strategies and Business Models for Promoting the Circular Economy" will be held, featuring prominent speakers Hajime Waki-saka from the Ministry of the Environment and Tomonari Magara from the Japan Policy Investment Bank. This seminar aims to address the pressing issues surrounding circular economy initiatives in Japan.

Event Overview

The seminar is organized in collaboration with the New Social System Research Institute and the Hiroshi Foundation for Comprehensive Intellectual Communication Systems, which is located in Osaka. This partnership underscores the commitment to share cutting-edge ICT information relevant to circular economy and sustainability.

Date & Time:

Date: July 29, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:10 PM JST

Venue:

• - On-site Attendance: SSK Seminar Room, 4F, Zaima-xx Nishishinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
• - Live Streaming: Available via Zoom Webinar
• - On-Demand Access: Recorded sessions will be available for two weeks after the event.

Seminar Highlights

The seminar consists of two main sessions:

1. Promoting the Circular Economy – Focusing on the Circular Economy Action Plan

Speaker: Hajime Waki-saka, Ministry of the Environment
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

During this session, Waki-saka will address the global shift towards acquiring not only natural resources but also recycled materials. He will emphasize that Japan must accelerate the transition to a circular economy as a competitive strategy. The session will cover key points including:

• - Current global and national trends regarding circular economies
• - Increasing Japan's autonomy and necessity through resource circulation
• - Overview of the Circular Economy Action Plan
• - Strategies for promoting metal recycling
• - Interactive Q&A session to facilitate networking and exchange of business cards

2. Building Resource-Circulating Business Models with Recycled Plastics

Speaker: Tomonari Magara, Japan Policy Investment Bank
Time: 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Magara will explore how to establish business models centered around resource circulation using recycled plastics. This topic is critical as it intersects environmental sustainability with economic security, especially given recent global challenges. Points of discussion include:

• - Changes in the business environment surrounding resource circulation
• - Issues impeding advancement in Japan's recycling processes
• - Barriers to expanding the recycled plastics market
• - Designing business models through collaboration and resource connections
• - Building a supply chain for recycled plastics across different industries
• - Another opportunity for an engaging Q&A session

About the Organizing Body

The New Social System Research Institute (SSK) was established in December 1996 and has been devoted to providing high-level business seminars and information for over 28 years. Annually, SSK organizes approximately 500 seminars aimed at facilitating business opportunities by delivering insights on management strategies, marketing, and technology in a rapidly changing environment. Furthermore, SSK expands its offerings by providing services like seminar management, B2B marketing, commissioned research, and on-demand seminar content. Through continuous information dissemination, SSK strives to be a strategic partner for its clients' success.

Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03-5532-8850