"Eye City eco project" Concludes Tripartite Agreement with Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture and The Nippon Foundation's Umi to Nippon Project in Shimane – Second Agreement with a Local Government in the Prefecture

HOYA Eye Care Company (located in Nakano-ku, Tokyo), which operates "Eye City" contact lens specialty stores, concluded a "Tripartite Agreement on the Collection of Empty Disposable Contact Lens Cases" with Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture, and The Nippon Foundation's Umi to Nippon Project in Shimane on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

This agreement was realized through the synergy of Gotsu City, which advocates "Gono River and Sea of Japan, beautiful green mountains forever" as its environmental vision; The Nippon Foundation's Umi to Nippon Project in Shimane, which operates as part of The Nippon Foundation's Umi to Nippon Project aiming for "zero marine waste"; and the "Eye City eco project," which strives for the further development of a "circular economy (reduce, reuse, recycle)."

The content of this agreement is that Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture, and The Nippon Foundation's Umi to Nippon Project in Shimane will disseminate information and conduct collection activities regarding our company's initiative to collect empty disposable contact lens cases. This aims to widely raise public awareness among citizens about plastic waste reduction and resource recycling. We will continue to promote the "Eye City eco project" so that our company can contribute, even in a small way, to the global efforts toward realizing an SDGs society.

## Summary of Agreement
- Name of Agreement: "Agreement on the Collection of Empty Disposable Contact Lens Cases"
- Date of Agreement: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Collection Point: 1st floor, Gotsu City Hall
* For details, please contact Gotsu City Citizen Affairs Division.
- Role Sharing:
* Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture: Publicizing the project and promoting proper disposal / Collection and transportation of collected empty cases
* The Nippon Foundation's Umi to Nippon Project in Shimane: Publicizing the project and promoting proper disposal
* HOYA Eye Care Company: Management of collected resources / Provision of collection boxes, etc.

## Eye City eco project
The "Eye City eco project" is a recycling initiative targeting empty disposable contact lens cases that can be recycled. In addition to Eye City stores nationwide, dedicated collection boxes are installed at approximately 8,800 locations nationwide, including local governments, companies, and schools that endorse the activity. The project aims to contribute to three social causes: 1. Environmental preservation through resource recycling of empty cases, 2. Support for the independence and employment of people with disabilities, and 3. Donations to the Japan Eye Bank Association. This activity was started in 2010 as the industry's first such initiative and is now in its 16th year.

Since its inception, we have conducted wide-ranging collection activities with the endorsement and cooperation of many organizations, local governments, and customers. After collection, regardless of purchase store or manufacturer, the cases are sold to a recycling manufacturer. The proceeds are donated to the Japan Eye Bank Association, to be used for those who wish to regain their sight. However, approximately 4,000 tons are still disposed of as waste annually. Therefore, we will continue to expand the circle of social contribution activities with the cooperation of even more people.

## Current Number of Participating Organizations (as of February 2026)
- Schools: 3,346 (including elementary, junior high, high school, university, and vocational schools)
- Companies: 1,323 companies, 4,664 locations (including offices and branches)
- Local Governments: 472 locations (including public facilities)

We are constantly seeking organizations willing to cooperate in our collection activities.

## Collection Volume and Donation Amount (as of February 2026)