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JPI Seminar: Innovations in Sustainable Business

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is excited to announce an upcoming seminar titled "Creating Systems for Continuous New Business Generation and Concrete Examples," which will take place on November 19, 2025. This event will feature esteemed speakers from Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd., including Yoshitaka Yanagihara, Senior Manager of the Innovation Promotion Department, and Koichi Fujita, Department Manager of the Value Creation Promotion Office.

Background of the Seminar

As we witness an aging population, the demand for products like disposable diapers has soared, leading to concerns over waste management. The Ministry of the Environment estimates that by 2030, the amount of disposed diapers will reach approximately 2.6 million tons, constituting around 7% of general waste. The JPI seminar aims to address how to mitigate the environmental impacts associated with this growing issue.

Key Highlights of the Seminar

1. Innovative Waste Management
The seminar will introduce an alternative to the common incineration method used for disposing of used diapers. Instead, hydrolysis treatment will be discussed, promoting material separation, which is expected to significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods.

2. Utilizing By-products
Following treatment, the resulting sludge will undergo dewatering, and the seminar will showcase how using fly larvae for digesting organic waste can generate organic fertilizers. These fertilizers can then be transformed into organic potting soil and sustainable greening materials.

Seminar Agenda

Participants can look forward to an enriching experience that covers:

• - The vision and long-term management strategies of new business development.
• - Building frameworks that support sustainable business continuity, including company-wide business contests and alliances through open innovation.
• - An in-depth exploration of the Earth Zoo Project, which addresses societal challenges while promoting ethical and nature-positive practices through circular economy principles.

Engage and Exchange Ideas

The seminar will also feature a Q&A session and an opportunity for networking. Attendees will have the chance to exchange business cards and foster relationships with fellow participants and speakers, utilizing the connections made to strengthen their business ventures.

Attendance Options

Participants can choose how they wish to attend:

• - On-site participation
• - Live streaming
• - Recorded access for two weeks post-event, allowing attendees to watch at their convenience.

Fee Structure

• - Individual Registration: ¥37,620 (tax included)
• - Group Discount: ¥32,620 for subsequent participants from the same organization.
• - Special rates for representatives from local governments, with a maximum of two participants at ¥11,000 each.

For more details or to register, please visit: JPI Seminar Registration

About JPI

The Japan Planning Institute has been a facilitator of informative seminars for over half a century, focusing on the bridge between government, industry, and citizens. Our mission is to empower senior managers with valuable insights and help shape national policies and initiatives.

For inquiries, contact JPI at:

• - Address: 5-2-32 MInami Azabu, Kowa Hiroo Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan.
• - Phone: 03-5793-9761
• - Fax: 03-5793-9767
• - Website: JPI Official Site