Manufacturing industry
April 9, 2008
Climate Change
Fluorescent Bulbs Replace Incandescent in World Heritage Site Buildings to Reduce CO2 Emissions
In the historic villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, which are listed as Wo...
April 5, 2008
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
NEC Achieves Record Shipment of Refurbished PCs
NEC Corporation announced on December 11, 2007 that it has shipped a cumulative ...
April 4, 2008
Renewable Energy
Test of Major Stand-alone Power System Using 100 Percent Renewable Energy a Success
Mitsubishi Research Institute Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Co., and Hachinohe City ...
April 3, 2008
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Used Tea Leaves Contribute to Combating Global Warming
On October 31st, 2007, ITO EN, Ltd., a major manufacturer of green tea and tea b...
April 3, 2008
Chemicals
All Honda Automobiles Meet In-vehicle VOC Guideline Standards in Japan
Honda Motor Co., one of Japan's major car manufacturers, announced that after ma...
March 30, 2008
Energy Conservation
Energy-Efficient Household Appliance Promotion Forum Established in Japan
The Energy-Efficient Household Appliance Promotion Forum was established on Octo...
March 26, 2008
Renewable Energy
Used Cooking Oil in Tokyo Seen as Massive, Untapped Oil Field for Biodiesel
U's Corp., a Tokyo-based refinery that turns used cooking oil into biodiesel, la...
March 23, 2008
Renewable Energy
Kyoto City Launches Green Power Certification System to Promote Solar Power
The Miyako Agenda21 Forum--an environmental partnership organization established...
March 23, 2008
Climate Change
Panasonic Aims to Eliminate 300,000 Tons of CO2 Emissions over 3 Years
On October 5, 2007, the Matsushita Group, which produces the Panasonic brand, an...
March 14, 2008
Environmental Technology
Kyoto City Starts Project for Fuel Cell System Using Hydrogen Produced from Food Waste
On November 7, 2007, Kyoto City launched a research project to develop a fuel...
March 12, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
New Motor-Assisted Hybrid Power System for Trains Reduces Emissions and Costs
Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) announced on October 23, 2007, that it has de...
March 12, 2008
Energy Conservation
Survey Shows Japanese Companies Improving Environmental Efforts in Offices
Japanese companies are making progress in the office in their efforts to combat ...
March 6, 2008
Climate Change
Matsushita Group Declares Commitment to Being Eco-friendly in China
Panasonic Corporation of China and its parent company, Matsushita Electric Indus...
March 3, 2008
Eco-business / Social Venture
Sumitomo Forestry Co., Receives CoC Certification
A major Japanese housing company, Sumitomo Forestry Co., received Chain-of-Custo...
March 1, 2008
Renewable Energy
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Establishes New Sales Base in Europe
On October 8, 2007, Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) established ...
February 23, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Modal Shift to Ferries Cuts Both CO2 Emissions and Costs
Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., an electronic equipment manufacturer headquartered in...
February 21, 2008
Policy / Systems
New Program in Japan Encourages Child-Friendly Corporations
Under a new government program to encourage companies to better accommodate empl...
February 18, 2008
Climate Change
Mitsubishi Electric Group to Reduce CO2 Emissions by 60% from Fiscal 1990 Levels
On June 29, 2007, the Mitsubishi Electric Group publicized its fiscal 2006 repor...
February 18, 2008
Environmental Technology
World's First DNA Identification Technology to Trace Wood Products
Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. announced on October 15, 2007, that it has developed...
February 12, 2008
Education
Sharp Corp. Eco-Education Program with Weathercasters Expanding to More Elementary Schools
Sharp Corp. announced on September 13, 2007, that it is expanding its environmen...
February 8, 2008
Renewable Energy
Fuji Electronics Co. Expands Production Capacity for Amorphous Solar Batteries
Fuji Electronic Systems Co. (FES), a systems manufacturer, announced on October ...
February 8, 2008
Energy Conservation
Mitsubishi Launches Light Motor Vehicle Fueled by both Gasoline and CNG
Mitsubishi Motor Corporation has developed a light motor vehicle fueled by both ...
February 8, 2008
Energy Conservation
Computer Manufacturer Offering Discounts to Users that Reduce Power Use, CO2 Emissions
Hewlett-Packard Japan (HP Japan) launched a new pay-per-use computer lease progr...
February 3, 2008
Transportation / Mobility
Mazda Develops Auto Catalyst to Drastically Cut Precious Metal Use
Mazda Motor Corp. announced on October 1, 2007, that it has succeeded in develop...
January 31, 2008
Energy Conservation
Development of Plastic Made from CO2 Underway
The launch of a new research project aimed at developing a highly functional ali...
January 28, 2008
Energy Conservation
Japan's Voluntary Emissions Trading Scheme Surpasses Reduction Target
On September 11, 2007, Japan's Ministry of the Environment (MOE) released the re...
January 28, 2008
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Over 2 Million People Say No to Plastic Bags
The Green Purchasing Network (GPN) consists of local governments and companies p...
January 24, 2008
Eco-business / Social Venture
Thermal Barrier Coating Found Effective as Global Warming Countermeasure
In Japan, where scorching summer temperatures have been breaking records every y...
January 24, 2008
Renewable Energy
First Localized Biogas Business Launched in Japan
Japan's first renewable energy supply venture in the gas business was jointly la...
January 24, 2008
Climate Change
Environmental Doomsday Clock Shows Growing Concerns: Asahi Glass Foundation 2007 Survey
According to the results of an annual survey of opinions from around the world a...
January 19, 2008
Energy Conservation
Technology for Basic Fuel Cell without Platinum Developed
Daihatsu Motor Co. announced on September 14, 2007 that it has developed technol...
January 18, 2008
Renewable Energy
Japanese Pro Baseball Game Powered by Renewable Energy
An official game of Japanese pro baseball teams held at Meiji Jingu Stadium in T...
January 14, 2008
Fossil Fuels
Mitsubishi Launches Biopellet Fuel Business
Mitsubishi Corp., a major Japanese trading company, announced August 20, 2007, t...
January 10, 2008
Renewable Energy
World's First 2nd-Gen Biodiesel City Bus to Run in Tokyo
On September 21, 2007, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Nippon Oil (ENEOS), To...
January 9, 2008
Eco-business / Social Venture
Sunflowers to Help Revitalize City at Foot of Mt. Fuji
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Fuji City in Shizuoka Prefecture, Jap...
December 30, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Hitachi and Matsushita Release Long-life Fluorescent Lamps
Hitachi Lighting, Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. both released long...
December 27, 2007
Renewable Energy
Showa Shell to Quadruple Photovoltaic Module Production
Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K., a major Japanese oil company, announced August 15, 2007...
December 22, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japanese Manufacturers Develop a Shoe Made of Biomass
MoonStar Co., a Japanese shoe manufacturer, announced August 1, 2007, that it an...
December 20, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Japan's First CO2 Emission-Free Eco-Tours on Sale for Individual Tourists
JTB Kanto Corp., a major travel agency located in the Kanto area, started sellin...
December 20, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Sony Develops Bio Battery that Generates Electricity from Glucose
Sony announced on August 23, 2007, that it has developed a biological battery th...
December 20, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Fuji Xerox Recycles 9,000 Tons of Resources in Asia-Pacific Region
On August 22, 2007, Fuji Xerox Co. of Japan announced that its international res...
December 20, 2007
Energy Conservation
Nissan Motor to Add Fuel Efficiency Gauge to All New Models
Nissan Motor Co., announced on August 21, 2007, that all future models will be e...
December 19, 2007
Climate Change
Cooling Effect of Sprinkling Water on Photocatalyst-Coated Glass Demonstrated
On August 29, 2007, the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organiz...
December 12, 2007
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Celebrity Concerts Raising Awareness and Participation in Recycling Plastic
In a coordinated effort to promote recycling in Japan, audiences at three major ...
December 12, 2007
Climate Change
Major Japanese Industries Commit to Join Fight to Prevent Global Warming
In June 2007, at a joint meeting of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Indus...
December 7, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
Sumitomo Forestry Launches Sales of Solar-Powered, All-Electric Home
Sumitomo Forestry Co., a major Japanese homebuilder, began sales of solar-powere...
December 7, 2007
Energy Conservation
Nissan Motor Develops Clean Diesel Technology Meeting SULEV Standards
Nissan Motor Co. announced on August 6, 2007, the development of a new clean die...
December 7, 2007
Eco-business / Social Venture
New Solar-Powered LED Street Light Matches Fluorescent Lamps in Brightness
Major Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp Corp. launched sales August 21, 20...
December 4, 2007
Energy Conservation
Hydrate Slurry Air-Conditioning System Shows Energy Efficiency, CO2 Reduction
JFE Engineering Corp. of Japan announced on July 5, 2007 that it has confirmed t...
November 30, 2007
Climate Change
Teijin Group attempts to reduce 20 percent of its CO2 emissions by 2020
The Teijin Group, a leading Japanese manufacturer of fibers, plastics and pharma...Related
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