"Eye City eco project" Signs Tripartite Agreement with Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture and "Sea and Japan Project in Shimane" - Second Agreement with a Local Government in the Prefecture

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HOYA Corporation, Eye Care Company (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo), which operates the contact lens specialty store "Eye City," signed a "Tripartite Agreement on the Collection of Used Contact Lens Cases" with Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture, and the "Sea and Japan Project in Shimane" on March 24, 2026 (Tuesday).

This initiative was realized through the synergy of Gotsu City's environmental vision, "Forever Beautiful Green Mountains of the Gono River and the Sea of Japan," the "Sea and Japan Project in Shimane" which operates as part of The Nippon Foundation's "Sea and Japan Project" aiming for "Zero Marine Litter," and the objectives of the "Eye City eco project" which aims to further build a "circular economy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)."

The content of this agreement is that Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture, and the "Sea and Japan Project in Shimane" will disseminate information and conduct collection activities for the used contact lens case collection initiative undertaken by our company, thereby raising 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 realization of the SDGs society, which is spreading worldwide.

【Agreement Summary】

・ Agreement Name: "Agreement on the Collection of Used Contact Lens Cases"

・ Agreement Date: March 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

・ Collection Point: 1st Floor, Gotsu City Hall

※ For details, please contact the Citizen Life Division of Gotsu City.

・ Role Allocation: Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture | Business promotion and public relations for proper disposal / Collection and transportation of collected empty cases

Sea and Japan Project in Shimane | Business promotion and public relations for proper disposal

：HOYA Corporation, Eye Care Company | Management of collected resources / Provision of collection boxes, etc.

Eye City eco project

The "Eye City eco project" is a recycling activity that collects used contact lens cases, which are recyclable, by setting up dedicated boxes not only at Eye City stores nationwide but also at approximately 8,800 locations nationwide, including municipalities, companies, and schools that have agreed to participate in the initiative. Started in 2010 as the first such activity in the industry, this year marks the 16th year of the project, aiming to connect to three social contributions (1. Environmental conservation through the recycling of empty cases, 2. Support for the independence and employment of people with disabilities, 3. Donation to the Japan Eye Bank Association).

Since the start of the activity, we have been conducting widespread collection activities with the support and cooperation of many organizations, municipalities, and customers. Collected cases, regardless of purchase store or manufacturer, are sold to a recycling manufacturer. The proceeds are donated to the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japan Eye Bank Association to help those who wish to regain their sight. However, approximately 4,000 tons are still disposed of as waste annually. Therefore, we will continue to work to expand the circle of social contribution activities by gaining the cooperation of more people.

Number of Participating Organizations (as of February 2026)

- Schools: 3,346 schools (including elementary, junior high, high schools, universities, and vocational schools)

- Companies: 1,323 companies, 4,664 locations (including offices and branches)

- Municipalities: 472 locations (including public facilities)

We are always recruiting organizations that wish to cooperate with our collection activities.

Collection Volume and Donation Amount (as of February 2026)