Japan for Sustainability (JFS) is a non-profit communication platform to disseminate environmental information from Japan to the world, with the aim of helping both move onto a sustainable path.

See what's new on our web site: http://www.japanfs.org/
E-mail: info@japanfs.org

In this issue:

- Report on Eco Products Exhibition 2003: JFS's Involvement

- Toward Zero Emissions: Activities in Japan

- "Toward a Sustainable Japan - Corporation at Work" Article Series Article No. 8 "Railways and sustainability" (JR EAST)

ANNOUNCEMENT

- JFS's Website Receives Grand Prize in the NGO-NPO category of the "Environmental goo Grand Prize" (2003/12/19)

"Environmental goo Grand Prize" is an award hosted by NTT-X, which operates Japan's largest environmental information portal "Environmental goo," with an aim of promoting people's environmentally sound lifestyles and the environmental conservation initiatives of corporations and local governments, as well as supporting information dissemination efforts of NGOs. This is the fourth year of this award.

To receive this award, our website had to pass three selection phases. Voting by about 80,000 environmental goo members is also an element of the selection process. We would like to thank those who voted for us.

And we dedicate this award to all of you who support us. Thank you!

- JFS Uses Green Power for Its Energy Requirements (2003/12/05)

The Green Power Certification System is a scheme in Japan that offers a new way for companies and organizations to voluntarily engage in energy conservation and environmental protection. Participants earmark their electricity consumption to be supplied from power produced from renewable energy, and do not have to invest directly in equipment and facilities. In return, they receive a Certificate of Green Power that certifies them for embracing the benefits of renewable energy, namely, energy conservation and the reduction of CO2 emissions.

Although the size of our operations is small, Japan for Sustainability strives to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Thus, we decided to apply for this certificate and to use green power for all energy requirements of our office.

[Renewals of the Month]

- "Toward a Century of Japanese Value" by Dr. Manabu Akaike. This month is about revived traditional Okinawan liquor "kuusu". (2003/12/14)
http://www.japanfs.org/en/column/a05.html

- We present this month a new cartoon, "Great! Wonderful recycling spirit!" on the High Moon Gallery.(2003/12/07)
http://www.japanfs.org/en/cartoon/index.html

We hope you enjoyed this issue of the JFS Newsletter.

We will be delivering more information every month from Japan on activities and developments in the field of the environment. Please visit our website for the latest news!
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And please send your comments or requests to us at info@japanfs.org.

We will be back next month with more news.

Junko Edahiro
Hiroyuki Tada

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