On 'Zero Waste Day' (May 30), earth clinic Launches Nationwide Community Clean-up Actions by Medical Institutions

The collaborative platform 'earth clinic,' operated by THE J.V. Inc. (CEO: Takuya Koiso) and the NPO Ishintai UNESCO Club (Chairman: Toshihiro Hamamatsu), is launching a series of clean-up actions on 'Zero Waste Day,' Saturday, May 30, 2026. These activities allow medical institutions, doctors, and healthcare workers across Japan to engage with their local communities based on their specific regional needs. On the day, various forms of clean-up actions will be held, including clinic-surrounding clean-ups with patients and local residents, 'in-house team clean-ups' for staff, and educational programs. On the following day, May 31 (Sunday), the 'Mune-kyun! GOMI Hiroi 2026' event will be held in Higashi-Shinjuku in collaboration with the Ishintai UNESCO Club. earth clinic believes that regional health is not limited to the examination room; by fostering community connections through cleaning, they aim to share the link between health and the environment. 'Planetary Health' is the concept that human health and the health of the Earth's environment are inseparable. Participating clinics across the country will conduct activities tailored to their regions, such as beach clean-ups and neighborhood cleaning. Details can be found on the official website (https://earth-clinic.com/event/action.html).