2023年9月8日 · The town of Kamikatsu in Tokushima Prefecture aims to become a sustainable recycling community and has pledged to produce zero waste. Its recycling rate has already reached 80% by sorting...

We believe that such public-private initiatives are key to stopping depopulation and revitalizing the economy. We proactively promote Kamikatsu's zero waste efforts by managing the Center, conducting PR for the town of Kamikatsu, and spreading awareness of these activities.

Japan's first "zero waste" declaration in 2003. Zero waste in Kamikatsu = a society that focuses on not generating waste, instead of how to treat waste. Since the declaration, waste collection has not been conducted and raw waste has been used as compost.

「ゼロ・ウェイスト」とは、無駄、浪費、ごみをなくすという意味。 そもそもごみを生み出さないようにしようという考え方です。 more… 02. ゼロ・ウェイストな社会を実現するため、上勝町では徹底したリサイクルに取り組んでいます。 その理念や仕組みを発信し、世界中に仲間を増やしていくことが目標です。 2020 年 4 月オープン。 町民が自らごみを持ち込み、分別するゼロ・ウェイストの拠点です。 新たにシェアオフィス、宿泊棟などを整備することでゼロ・ …

2022年4月27日 · KAMIKATSU, Japan — Tucked away in the mountains of Japan’s Shikoku island, a town of about 1,500 residents is on an ambitious path toward a zero-waste life. In 2003, Kamikatsu became the...

Kamikatsu Zero-waste Center (also known as "WHY") is a waste management and materials recovery facility that recycles over 80 percent of the waste produced in Kamikatsu, [1] which is much higher than the 20 percent average in the rest of Japan.

Kamikatsu-cho Zero Waste Declaration In 17 years since formulating the Zero Waste Declaration in 2003, all individual residents have worked to reduce waste in Kamikatsu-cho, and we have achieved a recycling rate of more than 80%.

Kamikatsu Zero Waste Center embodies the principle of Zero Waste as an earth-friendly complex facility that adds the functions of education, research, and communication to a waste-sorting treatment plant, aiming to recreate community and develop the region.

2023年10月13日 · The Tokushima Prefecture town of Kamikatsu has spent two decades pursuing the goal of producing zero waste. Today it is one of Japan’s leading municipalities in its recycling rate, attracting...

Experience a transformative 6-day sustainability journey in Kamikatsu, Japan, the pioneering Zero Waste village. Explore waste management, cultural heritage, and sustainable living practices. Connect with like-minded individuals, learn from local residents, and immerse yourself in Japanese nature and traditions.