Seminar on "Policies and Business Models for Promoting a Circular Economy" to be held on July 29, 2026 (Wed) featuring Mr. Hajime Wakisaka from the Ministry of the Environment and Mr. Tomonari Magara from the Development Bank of Japan Inc.!!

[Seminar Details]

https://www.ssk21.co.jp/S0000103.php?spage=pt_26328

[Hara Foundation Seminar]

[Ministry of the Environment / Development Bank of Japan Inc.]

Building Policies for Promoting a Circular Economy and Resource-Circulating Business Models

Shin-Shakai Systems Research Institute

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[Lecturers]

Mr. Hajime Wakisaka

Assistant Director, Office for Promotion of Resource-Circulating Business, Resource Circulation Division, Environmental Regeneration and Resource Circulation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment

Mr. Tomonari Magara

Senior Analyst, Sustainable Solutions Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.

[Date and Time]

July 29, 2026 (Wed) 1:00 PM - 3:10 PM

[Participation Method]

On-site Participation

SSK Seminar Room

Zimaxs Nishishimbashi Bldg. 4F, 2-6-2 Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Live Streaming (Zoom Webinar)

Archive Streaming (Available for 2 weeks, viewable anytime at your convenience)

[Key Lecture Contents]

<1> Towards Promoting a Circular Economy ~Focusing on the Circular Economy Action Plan~

Mr. Hajime Wakisaka [1:00 PM - 2:00 PM]

The world has entered an era of competition not only for natural resources but also for recycled resources. Amidst this, the "Circular Economy Action Plan" was formulated in the Ministerial Conference on the Circular Economy held in April this year, based on the idea of accelerating the transition to a circular economy and making it a strength for our country. This session will introduce the latest initiatives related to resource circulation, focusing on the contents of this plan.

1. Global and Japanese Situations Regarding the Circular Economy

2. The Necessity of Improving Japan's Autonomy and Indispensability Through Resource Circulation

3. Circular Economy Action Plan

4. Metal Recycling Promotion Strategy

5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

<2> Key Points for Building Resource-Circulating Business Models Using Recycled Plastics as a Focus

Mr. Tomonari Magara [2:10 PM - 3:10 PM]

Resource circulation is not only an environmental contribution but also a critical issue related to business continuity and economic security for companies, against the backdrop of resource constraints, geopolitical risks, and strengthened regulations. This lecture will use recycled plastics as a case study to organize the challenges in advancing domestic resource circulation and forming a market for recycled materials, and consider the key points for building business models that utilize waste plastics across industries, in addition to the integration of material flow and information flow.

1. Changes in the Business Environment Surrounding Resource Circulation

2. Challenges for Advancing Domestic Resource Circulation

3. Structural Factors Hindering the Expansion of the Recycled Plastics Market

4. Business Model Design Through the Integration of Material Flow and Information Flow

5. Building a Recycled Plastics Supply Chain Through Cross-Industry Collaboration

6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

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