[JPI Seminar] Ministry of the Environment: "Overview and Strategies for Establishing a Supply System for Recycled Plastics in the Automotive Industry" - June 2nd (Tue)
The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a seminar on June 2nd featuring Yohei Kawada from the Ministry of the Environment, discussing the strategy to build a supply system for recycled plastics in the automotive industry, including public-private-academic collaborations and resource collection hubs.
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The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) invites Yohei Kawada, Office Chief of Resource Circulation Policy at the Ministry of the Environment, to conduct a seminar detailing the overview and specific strategies for establishing a recycled plastic supply system for the automotive industry.
[Date and Time] June 2nd, 2026 (Tue), 09:30 - 11:30
[Practical Insights from the Seminar]
- Design of public-private-academic collaborations to build a recycled plastic market.
- Hub concepts to achieve a stable supply of recycled materials for automobiles.
- Practical measures derived from the gap between current scenarios and future goals.
[Lecture Overview]
In Europe, a proposed ELV regulation incorporating mandatory minimum recycled plastic content for vehicles has been tabled. Building a recycled plastic market to support the stable production of Japan's automotive industry is a pressing challenge. The Ministry of the Environment launched the "Industry-Academia-Government Consortium for Building a Recycled Material Market for Automobiles" in 2024. This lecture will detail the consortium's initiatives and the concept of centralized collection hubs.
[Participation Forms] Venue attendance, live streaming, or archive streaming.
[Tuition] 37,930 JPY (incl. tax) per person. Bonus: one colleague from the same corporation attends for free. Special rate for local government employees: 11,000 JPY (incl. tax) for up to two people.
[Date and Time] June 2nd, 2026 (Tue), 09:30 - 11:30
[Practical Insights from the Seminar]
- Design of public-private-academic collaborations to build a recycled plastic market.
- Hub concepts to achieve a stable supply of recycled materials for automobiles.
- Practical measures derived from the gap between current scenarios and future goals.
[Lecture Overview]
In Europe, a proposed ELV regulation incorporating mandatory minimum recycled plastic content for vehicles has been tabled. Building a recycled plastic market to support the stable production of Japan's automotive industry is a pressing challenge. The Ministry of the Environment launched the "Industry-Academia-Government Consortium for Building a Recycled Material Market for Automobiles" in 2024. This lecture will detail the consortium's initiatives and the concept of centralized collection hubs.
[Participation Forms] Venue attendance, live streaming, or archive streaming.
[Tuition] 37,930 JPY (incl. tax) per person. Bonus: one colleague from the same corporation attends for free. Special rate for local government employees: 11,000 JPY (incl. tax) for up to two people.
FAQ
Why is establishing a recycled plastic market for automotive necessary now?
It is essential to comply with strengthening international regulations, such as the proposed EU ELV rules, and to stabilize domestic production.
What is the 'collection hub concept' mentioned in the seminar?
It refers to the structure designed to efficiently collect and supply plastics from end-of-life vehicles.
Can individuals attend the seminar?
Yes, although the seminars are professional-grade, individuals can attend by registering via JPI.