Manufacturing industry
January 21, 2010
Climate Change
Environmental Doomsday Clock Shows 9:22; Reversed by 11 Minutes
Japan's Asahi Glass Foundation announced on September 9, 2009, the results of it...
January 18, 2010
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Okamura Formulates a Policy for Sustainable Use of Timber
A major Japanese office furniture maker, Okamura Corp., announced on Octobe...
January 13, 2010
Environmental Technology
NEC Develops Environmentally Friendly Flame-Retardant Bioplastic
NEC Corp., a leading Japanese electronics company, announced on November 4, 2009...
January 12, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
Copy Paper Made from Scrap Wood Now on Sale in Japan
A new copy paper product was added in April 2009 to a product line made using wo...
January 10, 2010
Renewable Energy
Mitsubishi Chemical Testing Solar-Powered Air-Conditioning System for Truck Cabs
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., a major Japanese chemical products company, announced...
January 9, 2010
Eco-business / Social Venture
Panasonic Launches Installment Payment Service for Switching to Efficient Lighting
Panasonic Electric Works Co., a major Japanese manufacturer of lighting fixtures...
January 8, 2010
Renewable Energy
Zephyr Corp. Releases Grid-Connected Small Wind Power Generator for Global Markets
Zephyr Corp., a Japanese manufacturer of small wind power systems, globally rele...
January 7, 2010
Chemicals
Japanese Agricultural Organizations Develop New Phytoremediation Method Using Cd Accumulator Rice Varieties
The National Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences (NIAES) announced on Augu...
January 6, 2010
Climate Change
Richo Signs the Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change
Ricoh Co., a major Japanese office equipment supplier, announced on September 21...
January 4, 2010
Transportation / Mobility
Council to Promote Launch of Rapid Charger Infrastructure in Japan in Fiscal 2009
A leading electricity provider, Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), and three majo...
January 3, 2010
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Japanese Fiber Manufacturer Promoting Closed-Loop Clothing Recycling System in China
Teijin Fibers Ltd., a leading manufacturer of polyester fiber in Japan, announce...
December 28, 2009
Energy Conservation
Sanyo to Donate Rechargeable LED Lanterns to Bring Light to Regions without Electricity
Sanyo Electric Co. announced on September 15, 2009, that it has developed the "e...
December 24, 2009
Environmental Technology
Asahi Kasei Chemicals Establishes Licensing Business for New Polycarbonate Production Technology
Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp., a Japanese manufacturer of chemical products, h...
December 23, 2009
Energy Conservation
Misawa Homes Releases Household Energy Monitoring System
Misawa Homes Co., a major house builder in Japan, released its Energy Monito...
December 22, 2009
Energy Conservation
METI Announces Green IT Awards 2009 Winners
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced winners of...
December 20, 2009
Eco-business / Social Venture
Hitachi Lighting to Release Dimmer-Type LED Lightbulbs that Use 82% Less Power
Hitachi Lighting Ltd., a Japanese lighting fixture manufacturer, announced on Se...
December 19, 2009
Climate Change
Four Major Japanese Steel Companies Reduce CO2 Emissions 11% from 1990 Levels in 2008
Four major Japanese steel companies -- Nippon Steel Corp., JFE Steel Corp., ...
December 17, 2009
Environmental Technology
Asahi Breweries Produces World's First Cellulase Enzyme from Wastepaper
Asahi Breweries, Ltd., a major Japanese brewery, announced on September 25, 2009...
December 13, 2009
Policy / Systems
2009 Sustainability World Index Includes 32 Japanese Companies
The results of the annual selection for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index...
November 29, 2009
Renewable Energy
Japan Seeing a Rapid Increase in Sales of Solar Panels
The Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA) released its statistics for the...
November 28, 2009
Food
75% of Respondents Want to Practice Environment-Conscious Agriculture: Survey
The Japanese Association for the Promotion of Microbial Protection Agents co...
November 27, 2009
Environmental Technology
Toshiba to Verify CO2 Separation/Capture Technology at Coal Power Plant
Toshiba Corporation, a major Japanese electronics manufacturer, announced on...
November 26, 2009
Climate Change
Japan Iron and Steel Federation to Challenge CO2 Emissions Reduction in Steel Making Process
The Japan Iron and Steel Federation (JISF) announced that it was selected o...
November 25, 2009
Renewable Energy
Showa Shell to Become Largest CIS PV Module Producer in Japan
Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K., a major Japanese oil company, announced on September 7,...
November 23, 2009
Environmental Technology
CO2-Absorbing Microalgae Cultivated Using Power Plant Exhaust Gas
A Japanese venture company, euglena Co., announced on June 16, 2009, the suc...
November 21, 2009
Renewable Energy
World's First Hybrid Spar-Type Platform for Floating Wind Turbine Succeeds in Demonstration Test
Kyoto University and three Japanese manufacturers: Toda Corp. (a major gener...
November 20, 2009
Renewable Energy
Film-Type Solar Cell under Testing for Practical Application
Fuji Electric Systems Co., a Japanese manufacturer of electric systems, announce...
November 16, 2009
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Panasonic Promotes Energy Smart 'EcoNavi' Appliances by Planting Trees
Panasonic Corporation, a leading Japanese manufacturer of electronic product...
November 5, 2009
Others
Nissan Motor Completes Eco-Friendly Global Headquarters
Japan's Nissan Motor Co. held a ceremony marking the completion of its new h...
November 4, 2009
Eco-business / Social Venture
Mitsubishi Electric Releases 'Smart' AC, Advising Energy-Conscious Actions
Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corp. released eight new models of "Kirigamine Move-...
November 2, 2009
Taisei Corp. to Use Newly Developed Sunlighting System in High-Rise Building
Taisei Corp., a major Japanese construction company, has adopted its new sun...
October 31, 2009
Eco-business / Social Venture
Toyota Housing Develops Large Eco-Friendly Residential Development
Toyota Housing Corp. of Japan started on July 18, 2009, selling houses in a ...
October 30, 2009
Money
Asahi Breweries to Donate Part of Sales Proceeds for Environmental Protection
Asahi Breweries, Ltd., a major Japanese brewer, announced on August 25, 2009...
October 26, 2009
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
'BYOS Clean Network' Conducts First Removal of Invasive Aquatic Plants
The BYOS Clean Network, an in-house environmental conservation organization ...
October 22, 2009
Food
Japan's S&B Foods Launches New Line of Fair Trade Spices
S&B Foods Inc., a major food and seasoning manufacturer in Japan, announced ...
October 20, 2009
Climate Change
Panasonic Develops Energy-Saving Simulation Technology for Factories
Panasonic Corp., a leading Japanese manufacturer of electronic products, ann...
October 16, 2009
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
UNIQLO Collects over One Million Pieces of Used Clothing in March Campaign
UNIQLO Co., a leading Japanese clothing retailer, announced on May 29, 2009,...
October 11, 2009
Renewable Energy
Mitsubishi Develops Rooftop Solar Unit to Supply 65% of a Household's Energy Needs
The Seven Ryoju Estate Group Companies, including Ryoju Estate Co. of Mitsubishi...
October 7, 2009
Climate Change
Nissan to Review Long-term Scenario for Deep Cuts in CO2 Emissions
Nissan Motor Co. released on June 22, 2009, a progress report on the Nissan Gree...
October 3, 2009
Climate Change
Japan Climate Leaders' Partnership Releases Common Vision to Realize Sustainable Low-Carbon Society
Five major Japanese blue-chip companies established a corporate leaders' net...
October 2, 2009
Eco-business / Social Venture
Toyota Tops Environmental Brand Survey, Followed by Panasonic
Toyota Motor Corp. has the best environmental brand image in Japan, according to...
September 29, 2009
Transportation / Mobility
Mitsubishi Motors Begins Sales of Electric Vehicles to Institutional Customers
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. started to sell the production version of the i-MiEV ele...
September 27, 2009
Transportation / Mobility
Epson and Canon Gain Efficiency through Joint Distribution Operations
Two major Japanese printer manufacturers, Seiko Epson Corp. and Canon Inc., bega...
September 25, 2009
Energy Conservation
Yamatake Corporation Offers Building Owners a Tool to Break Down Energy Use by Tenant
Yamatake Corp., a leading Japanese manufacturer of measurement and control e...
September 24, 2009
Food
Daichi wo Mamoru Kai Opens Noodle Soup Shop Using Domestic Rice
Toko. Co., a subsidiary of Daichi wo Mamoru Kai, Co., which is known for its...
September 21, 2009
Climate Change
MOE Establishes a Regional Green New Deal Fund
Japan's Ministry of the Environment (MOE) announced a Japanese version of t...
September 19, 2009
Chemicals
Sony to Release Mercury-Free Alkaline Button Battery (LR) in Autumn 2009
Sony Corporation announced on June 10, 2009, that it has succeeded in produc...
September 16, 2009
Transportation / Mobility
Toyota to Introduce PHV into Model Prefectures Selected for METI Project
Toyota Motor Corp., a major Japanese car manufacturer, announced on June 3, 2009...
September 15, 2009
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Shoulder Bags Made of Used Fire Hoses Go on Sale
A new line of carrying bags, made of discarded fire hoses, has been on the m...
September 12, 2009
Manufacturing industry
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