The 3rd ICETT Seminar on Resource Recycling in FY2025 "Considering the Road to Community-Based Plastic and Chemical Recycling" will be held (Venue/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.

　This year's seminar will focus on the chemical recycling of plastics, which is an important issue in realizing a circular economy.

Contents of the seminar

Background and Objectives

　While plastic is an indispensable material in our daily lives, the importance of resource recycling is increasing in response to marine debris and climate change. Chemical recycling, one of the recycling methods, is being researched, put to practical use, and commercialized as a highly recyclable technology to return used plastics to raw materials, and it is hoped that initiatives will be promoted in the Hokusei (Northern) region and other areas of Mie Prefecture. This seminar aims to build momentum for the implementation of chemical recycling in the region by introducing advanced chemical recycling initiatives and the status of initiatives in Mie Prefecture.

Summary

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 13:30 - 16:30 (Registration starts at 13:00 at the venue, online at 13:20)

Implementation method: Hybrid of on-site and online
　　　(Venue) Training Room 306, Humanitec Plaza (Capacity: 30 people)
　　　　　　(1-4-28 Unomori, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture)
　　　(Online) Delivered via Zoom webinar (capacity: 480 people)

Supported by: Chubu Regional Environment Office - Ministry of the Environment, Mie Prefecture, Yokkaichi City

Target: Raw material manufacturers, material manufacturers, plastic product-related industries, waste treatment companies, etc.
*Although the Hokusei area of Mie Prefecture is the main target area, companies and organizations located in other areas are also eligible.

Entrance fee: Free

Registration: Deadline is Wednesday, March 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 "Overview of Chemical Recycling Technology for Plastics and PET Chemical Recycling Technology at AIST"
Dr. Shinji Tanaka, Senior Researcher, Circular Technology Implementation Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

[Case Study]
14:15 - 14:55 "DIC's Vision for Realizing a Fully Recycling-oriented Society for Polystyrene"
Mr. Keiichi Uchida, Manager, Packaging Materials Division, DIC Corporation

[Case Study]
15:05-15:45 "Consortium's Efforts for Social Implementation of Chemical Recycling Technology
Mr. Atsushi Ohtake, President and Representative Director, R-Plus Japan Inc.

[Case Study]
15:45-16:30 "Toward Domestic Resource Recycling of Plastics" (tentative)
Mr. Hironao Anzai, General Manager, Public Relations and Learning Support Department, General Affairs and Public Relations Division, Plastic Waste Management Institute

[After the seminar]
Networking - business card exchange, etc.
16:30-16:50

Speakers are subject to change without prior notice, thank you.

Information leaflet

FY 2007 3rd ICETT Seminar on Resource Recycling "Considering the Road to Community-Based Plastic and Chemical Recycling" 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 due to capacity. 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 webinar 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: KUWAYAMA, KURODA