Course Number
IT-6-26
Title / Theme
Circular Economy
Dates
2026.09.08〜2026.09.18
Objectives
The aim of this course is to learn about the Japanese government’s basic strategy for realizing a circular society, which is aimed at making effective use of resources, as well as Japan's recycling technologies and eco-activities, and to gain knowledge and hints for planning and developing a recycling-oriented society that maximizes added value.
Main Topics
1. Lecture ・Circular economy in Japan ・Waste management and recycling in Japan ・Japan’s energy situation, renewable energy 2. Site Visit ・Oil company: Initiatives toward realizing a circular economy ・Plastic recycling company: Waste plastic recycling business ・Recycling plant: Waste-to-energy generation, metal recovery, biofuel production ・Local government introducing its ecosystem: Recycling business, utilization of renewable energy 3. Workshop: ・Toward building a recycling-oriented society Participants share information with each other and find solutions to problems
Application Deadline
2026.07.08
Qualification
Young leaders to mid-level employees who are involved in projects and related work aimed at building a recycling-oriented society in a refinery, environmental department, planning department, etc., and who also have the skills to conduct daily conversations and make presentations in English.