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Local company's product sparks dialogue during Ogawa High School's exchange program in India: 'Trash can born from trash' presented to Saitama Governor

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Published Apr 17, 2026 4:45 PM ・ Updated Jun 1, 2026 3:25 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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An eco-friendly trash can developed by Sekine Seal Industry served as a conversation starter for Ogawa High School students in India, and the product was later presented to the Governor of Saitama.

An eco-friendly trash can developed by Sekine Seal Industry served as a conversation starter for Ogawa High School students in India, and the product was later presented to the Governor of Saitama.

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Published: Apr 17, 2026

Sekine Seal Industry Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of special functional paper and gasket materials based in Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture. With roots in the production area of Ogawa Washi, which has a 1,300-year history, we develop and manufacture high-performance materials for engines and industrial machinery based on traditional papermaking technology. In recent years, we have been expanding into environmentally friendly BtoC products and EV-related fields, while working to create new value by fusing traditional and modern technologies.

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An eco-friendly trash can developed by Sekine Seal Industry served as a conversation starter for Ogawa High School students in India, and the product was later presented to the Governor of Saitama.

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