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.

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In the April 2006 issue of the JFS Newsletter:

- The Development of Green Servicizing Businesses in Japan

- Towards a Sustainable Japan--Corporations at Work Article Series No. 40 Pursuing an Optimized System through the eKOsystem (Coca-Cola (Japan) Co.)

- Towards a Sustainable Japan--Corporations at Work Article Series No. 41 Teijin Group's "Semi-Perpetual" Fabric Recycling Revolutionizes the Apparel Industry

[Annoucement]

JFS's Co-Chief Executive Speaks in Washington, D.C.

Junko Edahiro, a Co-Chief Executive of JFS, will speak at a panel during the Business and Sustainable Development Conference on June 21-22, 2006. The conference will address issues in "Managing for Economic, Environmental and Social Value in the Global Market Place." She will speak as a panelist at the general session "Communicating Performance: What's at Stake?" For more information and registration, please visit at
http://www.conference-board.org/

<Event> The 2006 Business and Sustainable Development Conference
<Organizer> The Conference Board
<Sponsor> World Business Council for Sustainable Development
<Date> June 21 - June 22, 2006
<Venue> The Fairmont Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

[JFS Web Site Additions of the Month]

- We updated JFS Newsletter No.43(2006/4/8)
http://www.japanfs.org/en/newsletter/200603.html

- We present JFS Sustainability Seminar: Innovative Solutions for Global Conservation featuring Sabrina Vigilante (Rainforest Alliance) at JFS Event page. (2006/4/11)
http://www.japanfs.org/en/jfs/event/event050614.html

- We present this month a new cartoon, "Isn't nature marvelous!" on the High Moon Gallery. (2006/4/18)
http://www.japanfs.org/en/cartoon/index.html

- We currently present "Research on the Scientific Basis for Sustainability (RSBS) - Science on sustainability 2006: Summary Edition".
http://www.japanfs.org/en/supporters/rsbs01.html

Updated Contents in Supporters' Page

- Ebara Corporation [Manufacturing] (2006/4/28)

- Daiwa Asset Management Co., Ltd. [Financial Services](2006/4/26)

- Seven & I Holdings Co.,Ltd. [Retail] (2006/4/26)

- Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. [Insurance](2006/4/26)

Updated Contents in Kids' "Create your future" website

WATER ON OUR PLANET
-The Ocean is Alive (2006/4/5)
http://www.kidsforfuture.net/ourfuture/000029.html

THE EARTH AS A GREENHOUSE
-The Greenhouse Effect: The Special Layer Around Our Earth (2006/4/5)
http://www.kidsforfuture.net/ourfuture/000031.html

WE LOVE FOOD
-A Grain Shortage Is Looming! (2006/4/5)
http://www.kidsforfuture.net/ourfuture/000030.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!
http://www.japanfs.org/index.html
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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