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The Eighth Eco-Products 2006 Exhibition will be held from December 14th to 16th at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, or "Tokyo Big Sight," in Ariake, Tokyo. Its aim is to accelerate the expansion of green markets by exhibiting environmentally friendly products and services. The three-day event, one of the largest of its kind, is expected to draw on more than 550 corporations and more than 150,000 visitors.

* "Eco product" is used to denote environmentally friendly products and services. The Exhibition is organized by NEDO, JEMAI, and the Nikkei Shimbun, with support from METI, the Ministry of the Environment, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and many others.

Loopwing is a company that designs and develops low noise loopwing turbines. This company has a strong environmental awareness and efforts to develop efficient renewable energy generator to change the social structure that depends on fossil fuels.

At the Eco-Product 2006 Exhibition, Loopwing will display "e1500" model with a unique style of formation of the wings. The attractiveness of "e1500" is the turbine that achieves 43% power performance at a wind speed of 8m/h. Loopwing has also won a good design award in 2006 with unique styles of wings.

Technological information regarding Loopwing:
http://www.loopwing.co.jp/en/products.html
http://www.b-navi.net/ecopro2006/events/sakuin_e.php#l

Zephyr specializes in developing and manufacturing micro-wind turbine. Their vision is to have global access of purchasing energy from wind power in all conditions. With numerous tests and research Zephyr has invented wind turbine called "airdolphin Mark-Zero"; this product is suitable for Japanese geographical conditions.

At the Eco Product Exhibition 2006, Zephyr will display micro wind turbine "AIRDOLPHIN Mark-Zero"

More details:
http://www.zephyreco.co.jp/en/Airdolphin/index.htm
http://www.b-navi.net/ecopro2006/events/sakuin_e.php#z

Eco & UD House
Matsushita is a leading electric manufacturing company in Japan. With solid philosophy regarding the future sustainability, Matsushita has developed an eco-friendly and universal design conscious home called "Eco&UD house".

Their goal is to minimize environmental impact while improving quality of life. The Eco&UD House will minimize 60% of greenhouse gas emissions at the year 2010, with 6 principles of universal design :

1. Simple operation
2. Displays and phrases that are easy to understand
3. Comfortable posture and motion
4. Easy movement and space characteristics
5. Consideration to safety
6. Environment in which product will be used

For further information, please check out Panasonic "ideas for life"
http://www.panasonic.co.jp/euhouse/en/index.html#heading01
http://www.b-navi.net/ecopro2006/events/sakuin_e.php#m

When you think about transportation system in Japan, you may think "car" is our priority vehicle. But you may be forgetting that Japan is also famous for the technology of the train. In the big city like Tokyo and Osaka, commuting in the train is necessity. At the Eco Product Exhibition, railway company East Japan Railway will display prominent hybrid battery installed in a train. At the same time, East Japan Railway will also present how they use recycled material and technology to extend product life.

More information regarding East Japan Railway:
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
http://www.b-navi.net/ecopro2006/events/sakuin_e.php#e

A Mitsubishi Materials produces various kinds of automotive products, electronic products, construction and engineering products, and precious metals. At the exhibition Mitsubishi Materials will display various kinds of car parts that are essential for environmental-friendly automobiles. Numerous automobile companies will display eye catching product such as hybrid engine. Mitsubishi Materials shows that reducing the body weight of the car can improve mileage ad reduce CO2 emissions.

The company will also present the ways they recycle discarded tires, batteries, and also problematic car shredder residues as raw materials and fuels for cement production or copper/lead refining process.

More information regarding Mitsubishi Materials:
http://www.mmc.co.jp/english/index.html
http://www.b-navi.net/ecopro2006/events/sakuin_e.php#m

Morinaga is a leading food company in Japan, founded in 1917. At the Eco Product 2006, it will present "3R regarding all uses of the food product". You can learn about ecological packaging, as well as ways to reduce production waste and CO2 emissions.

Learn about 3R of Morinaga food production:

• Reducing the weight of the glass bottle by half
• Reusing the glass bottle after it is washed
• Recycling the glass waste

More information regarding Morinaga Milk Industry:
http://www.morinagamilk.co.jp/menu/english.html
http://www.b-navi.net/ecopro2006/events/sakuin_e.php#m

Teijin's "ECOCIRCLE" system recycles Patagonia's Capilene baselayers into one new polyester fiber. Making the new polyester raw material from used garments, that have been mailed from customers to Patagonia, results in an energy savings of 76 percent and a CO2 emissions [greenhouse gasses] reduction of 71 percent, versus creating that the polyester raw material from virgin materials.

Here's how the process works at Teijin's facilities:

1. Collected garments are cut into small pieces. Zippers and buttons are separated from the fabric.
2. The fabric is granulated and formed into small pellets.
3. The pellets are broken down to the molecular level and purified to produce the raw material for polyester.
4. The raw material is polymerized and turned into polyester chips.
5. The chips are melted and spun into new filament fiber.
6. The fiber is used to make new polyester fabric.

More information regarding Teijin and Patagonia:
http://www.teijin.co.jp/english/news/2005/ebd050816.html
http://www.teijin.co.jp/english/eco/eco02.html
http://www.b-navi.net/ecopro2006/events/sakuin_e.php#t
http://www.b-navi.net/ecopro2006/events/sakuin_e.php#p

Eco-Product Navigator Blog is a staff blog introducing eye-catching products, business services, and organizations regarding this year's Eco Products Exhibition. We have international commentators to share their knowledge and value about each topic that are posted. I hope you can enjoy this blog by attaining information about ecological product and service trends in Japan. And our blog viewers are very welcome to become one of the commentators!

http://econavigate.blogspot.com/

• Date:

- 1st session Dec.15 (Fri) 13:00-14:45
- 2nd session Dec.16 (Sat) 10:30-12:15

• Fee: Free
• Place: Tokyo Big Sight - Tokyo, Japan

Registration closed.


Pre-registered only.

At the Exhibition, Japan for Sustainability (JFS) will hold an English guided tour of selected exhibitors specially designed for foreigners who need a language assistance.

In this tour, six participants per group will visit selected booths with JFS staff and learn the latest development in Japan's environmental initiatives and products. You will be able to listen to the exhibitors' explanation of their activities in English, and JFS staff will help you to feedback your questions and opinions to the exhibitors, allowing both you and the exhibitors to find some inspirations from the dialogue. If you would like to know more about the tour, you can find what the last year's tour was like at http://www.japanfs.org/en/jfs/event/eco-pro2005/report2005.html.

The highlight of this year's guide is looking at products and services from a viewpoint of: "What if this product is in your country?" We will look for latest products and services that may be more suitable for use in countries outside of Japan. We will also introduce you to Japanese traditional eco products and its modern innovation.

Whether you have been interested in Japan's environmental activities or not, this is a great opportunity to learn this booming topic and have a first-hand discussions with industry experts. Apply now to participate in this informative tour.

If you have any questions and concerns, please contact:
Japan for Sustainability
ep-tour@japanfs.org
Contact person: Noriko Sakamoto