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Bringing Environmental Awareness to Young Students

In a collaborative effort aimed at fostering environmental consciousness among the youth, Efpicco Inc. and Owkawa Inc. are set to host educational classes focused on environmental stewardship at Wakayama University-affiliated elementary school. This initiative aims to engage fifth and sixth-grade students through hands-on learning about recycling and resource circulation.

The Initiative

Both Efpicco and Owkawa aspire to become eco-leaders within their community, emphasizing the importance of recycling used food trays collected from Owkawa's stores. The program promotes a 'store to store' horizontal recycling approach, wherein used trays are transformed back into new products to be utilized in the sales process. The goal is to instill the importance of recycling and resource conservation into the minds of future generations, encouraging them to learn by seeing, touching, and thinking critically about their environment.

Class Details

• - Date & Time: November 14, 2025 (Friday), from 10:50 AM to 12:25 PM

(Covering periods 3 and 4: 10:50-11:35 and 11:40-12:25 respectively)

• - Location: Wakayama University Education Faculty Affiliated Elementary School

(1-4-1 Fukiage, Wakayama City)

• - Target Grades: Mixed 5th and 6th grade class with 15 students (Instructor: Mr. Daisuke Yade)

Class Structure

The class will be divided into two parts:

Part 1 (3rd period) - Owkawa
- Students will learn about the environmental efforts by Owkawa, their innovations in recycling food trays and PET bottles, and their commitment towards reducing food waste.

Part 2 (4th period) - Efpicco
- In this segment, students will explore current environmental challenges and discuss why recycling is essential. They will also engage in an interactive session identifying the types of plastics that can be recycled versus those that cannot, thereby enhancing their understanding through practical experience.

Media Invitation

We welcome media representatives to witness this environmental educational event. For those interested in covering the workshop, please fill out the media request form below and submit it accordingly.

About the Companies

Efpicco Inc.
Established as Japan's largest producer of food containers used in supermarkets and convenience stores, Efpicco is committed to recycling initiatives such as 'tray to tray' and 'bottle to clear container' systems. The company is dedicated to achieving a sustainable society by reducing CO2 emissions and focusing on the development of environmentally friendly containers.
Location: 36th Floor, Shinjuku Oak Tower, 6-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Founded: July 1962
Website: www.fpco.jp

Owkawa Inc.
Based in Wakayama City, Owkawa operates over 150 supermarkets across seven prefectures. Their corporate vision emphasizes gratitude towards customers and the community while continuously addressing environmental issues, resource management, and reforming working styles.
Location: 185-3 Nakashima, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture
Founded: February 1959
Website: www.okuwa.net

Join us for a day dedicated to environmental education and awareness, as we engage the younger generation in meaningful discussions about recycling and sustainability.