ForceTech Participates in the 2nd Japan-Indonesia Environment Week
ForceTech Inc. participated in the 2nd Japan-Indonesia Environment Week held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in May 2026, proposing contributions to a circular economy using its IoT smart trash bin, SmaGO.
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ForceTech Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yohei Takemura) participated in the 2nd Japan-Indonesia Environment Week, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 11–12, 2026, as a member of the Japan Clean Ocean Material Alliance (CLOMA), a public-private platform aimed at solving marine plastic waste issues.
The event was organized by the Ministry of the Environment (Japan), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan), and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Indonesia). Government officials, companies, and research institutions from both countries attended, engaging in business pitches and technical exhibitions aimed at fostering cooperation and creating business opportunities in the environmental sector.
ForceTech exhibited its smart trash bin, SmaGO, and delivered a presentation during the business pitch session by Yurina Morishita of the Business Co-Creation Office, showcasing its deployment cases in Japan.
In the pitch, ForceTech introduced SmaGO as a solution to local challenges in Indonesia, such as proper waste disposal, promoting sorting and recycling, and improving waste collection efficiency in public spaces.
SmaGO is a smart trash bin that operates on solar power. It automatically compresses trash to approximately one-fifth of its volume when it reaches a certain level. In addition to curbing trash overflow and reducing collection frequency, its communication function enables monitoring of trash accumulation, which can be used to optimize collection timing and routes.
ForceTech showcased deployment examples in urban and tourist areas, such as Omotesando in Tokyo and Dotonbori in Osaka, and proposed the potential of using SmaGO to suppress littering and promote waste sorting in public spaces.
At the CLOMA booth within the venue, ForceTech displayed panels explaining SmaGO's features and domestic case studies. They exchanged information with visitors regarding the optimization of waste collection and the creation of mechanisms to encourage waste sorting.
Moving forward, ForceTech intends to leverage its know-how in SmaGO deployment and operations in Japanese urban and tourist areas to explore smart infrastructure solutions that contribute to environmental conservation, promotion of sorting, and collection efficiency in overseas regions, including Indonesia.
The event was organized by the Ministry of the Environment (Japan), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan), and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Indonesia). Government officials, companies, and research institutions from both countries attended, engaging in business pitches and technical exhibitions aimed at fostering cooperation and creating business opportunities in the environmental sector.
ForceTech exhibited its smart trash bin, SmaGO, and delivered a presentation during the business pitch session by Yurina Morishita of the Business Co-Creation Office, showcasing its deployment cases in Japan.
In the pitch, ForceTech introduced SmaGO as a solution to local challenges in Indonesia, such as proper waste disposal, promoting sorting and recycling, and improving waste collection efficiency in public spaces.
SmaGO is a smart trash bin that operates on solar power. It automatically compresses trash to approximately one-fifth of its volume when it reaches a certain level. In addition to curbing trash overflow and reducing collection frequency, its communication function enables monitoring of trash accumulation, which can be used to optimize collection timing and routes.
ForceTech showcased deployment examples in urban and tourist areas, such as Omotesando in Tokyo and Dotonbori in Osaka, and proposed the potential of using SmaGO to suppress littering and promote waste sorting in public spaces.
At the CLOMA booth within the venue, ForceTech displayed panels explaining SmaGO's features and domestic case studies. They exchanged information with visitors regarding the optimization of waste collection and the creation of mechanisms to encourage waste sorting.
Moving forward, ForceTech intends to leverage its know-how in SmaGO deployment and operations in Japanese urban and tourist areas to explore smart infrastructure solutions that contribute to environmental conservation, promotion of sorting, and collection efficiency in overseas regions, including Indonesia.
FAQ
Can SmaGO be used overseas?
Yes, ForceTech is leveraging its domestic success in Japan to expand into international markets, including Indonesia.
What are the benefits of SmaGO?
It prevents trash overflow and reduces costs by automatically compressing waste and optimizing collection routes through data connectivity.
How is SmaGO powered?
It is equipped with solar panels and runs on solar power, making it an eco-friendly solution.