[Call for the Participants] The 2nd ICETT Resource Circulation Seminar in FY 2025 "Product Design for Improved Recyclability: Now and Beyond" will be held (at the venue and online).

Background of the Project

　International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT) has been holding the ICETT Resource Circulation Seminar since fiscal year 2024 to share information with companies and organizations in the Chubu area and other regions to help them promote their resource recycling efforts, given the growing importance of promoting "resource circulation" as efforts toward a circular economy become more active worldwide. The ICETT Resource Circulation Seminar has been held since FY2024 with the aim of contributing to the promotion of resource recycling efforts by companies and organizations, mainly in the Chubu region, through the sharing of information to companies and organizations.

　From FY 2024, four seminars were held on the themes of "Resource Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste (e-waste) in ASEAN," "Resource Recycling of Automobiles," "Resource Recycling of Textiles," and "Toward a New Stage of e-waste Resource Recycling," in order to think about resource recycling together.
　The second ICETT Resource Circulation Seminar in FY2025 will be held focusing on, "Product Design for Improved Recyclability," a common issue that transcends industries and product types.

Contents of the seminar

Background and Objectives

　In order to improve the recyclability of products, environmentally conscious design that is aware of resource recycling has been emphasized at a point in time the product planning and design stage. In recent years, various industries have been promoting the use of recycled materials and designs based on the premise of disassembly and reuse. This trend is expected to accelerate further with the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation that came into effect last year at EU and Revised Law for the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources that will come into effect next year in Japan.
　This seminar will share cross-industry knowledge on the theme of product design that contributes to resource recycling, and provide a venue for companies and others to explore the possibility of applying this knowledge to other fields as well as to use it as a reference for future initiatives.

Summary

Date: Friday, December 19, 2025, 13:30 - 16:40 (Registration starts at 13:00 at the venue, online at 13:20)

Implementation method: Hybrid of on-site and online
　　　(Venue) Nagoya Innovators' Garage (Capacity: 30 people)
　　　　　　(4F Nadia Park, 3-18-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)
　　　(Online) Delivered via Zoom webinar (capacity: 480 people)

Supported by: Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Chubu Regional Environment Office, Ministry of the Environment; Mie Prefecture; Yokkaichi City; Chubu Economic Federation

Target: Finished product manufacturers, material and parts manufacturers, recycling and waste disposal companies, local governments, academic and research institutions, etc.
　*Although the Chubu region is the main target area, companies and organizations located in other areas are also eligible.
　　(There are no eligibility requirements.)

Entrance fee: Free

Registration: Deadline is Thursday, December 18, or as soon as the maximum number of participants is reached.
　Venue Registration:Click here
　Online registration:Click here

Program (tentative):
[Opening Remarks]
13:30-13:35 　Mr. Shinji Bando, Director, Global Environment Department, International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer

[Keynote Speech]
13:35-14:15 　"Economics of Design for Environment"
Dr. Masashi Yamamoto, Professor, Faculty of Economics, Kanagawa University

[Policy Introduction]
14:15-14:45 　"Efforts to Establish a Resource Recycling Economy as a Growth Strategy"
Mr. Mao Niinomi, Assistant Director, GX Group, Resource Efficiency adn Circular Economy Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (online presentation)

[Case Study]
14:45-15:45
　Mr. Akio Tajima, CE Expert, MI Division, Panasonic Holdings Co.
　Mr. Kodai Motoike, Representative of Resource Recycling Project; General Manager, Resource Recycling Division, NEION Film Coatings Corp.
　Mr. Koichi Yanagita, Deputy Secretary General, Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA)

[Panel Discussion]
　15:55-16:35 "Key Points for Product Design Promotion that Contribute to Improved Circulation"
　Moderator: Prof. Masashi Yamamoto, Faculty of Economics, Kanagawa University
　Panelists：Case studies of this seminar Speaker Companies/Organizations (see below)
　　Mr. Akio Tajima, CE Expert, MI Division, Panasonic Holdings Co.
Mr. Kodai Motoike, Representative of Resource Recycling Project; General Manager, Resource Recycling Division, NEION Film Coatings Corp.
Mr. Koichi Yanagita, Deputy Secretary General, Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA)

[After the seminar]
Networking - business card exchange, etc.
　16:40-17:00

Speakers are subject to change without prior notice. Please understand that speakers are subject to change without prior notice.

Information leaflet

FY2025 2nd ICETT Resource Circulation Seminar "Product Design for Improved Recyclability: Now and Beyond" flyer

Precautions and Requests

Notes on registration
　For those attending at the venue
　If you are attending at the venue, we will tentatively accept your application using the registration form, and your application will be confirmed by an e-mail that will be sent to you later. Please note that we may not be able to accept your application even if you have been tentatively accepted. Please understand this in advance.
　Online Participation
　After registering, please check the registration confirmation e-mail sent to your e-mail address provided by "no-reply@zoom.us" under the name "ICETT". When it is time to enter the room, please click on the participation URL in the registration completion email or the pre-event reminder email.

Notes on participation
　Information regarding the presentation materials will be announced during the event. Recording or video recording of the webinar is strictly prohibited.

Contact Information
　International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)
　TEL：059-329-3500
　E-mail: cegroup@icett.or.jp
　Attn: TSUJINO, KUWAYAMA