Gifu Prefecture's Yamagata City to Launch "Eco Action Points" from July 1st!

TMLDE Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") (Headquarters: Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, President: Yasuyuki Takahashi) announces that Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture, will newly participate in "Eco Action Points," a nationwide common environmental points system provided by the Company, starting July 1, Reiwa 8 (2026).

This system will be utilized as part of Yamagata City's promoted decarbonization initiative, "Yamagata Carbon Minus Challenge 2050," to visualize the environmental consideration actions of each citizen and further promote these efforts.

Under this initiative, points will be awarded for eco-actions performed by citizens in their daily lives. Points can be obtained through the dedicated app by reading QR codes or posting within the app. Accumulated points can be exchanged for goods such as city garbage bags and gift certificates.

By linking with Yamagata City's existing measures, such as its subsidy system and resource circulation initiatives, the aim is to promote highly effective decarbonization measures tailored to the region's circumstances.

Yamagata City Eco Action Menu (For Citizens Only *Excluding Some Items*)

No.

Eco Action Name

Points

Frequency

Acquisition Method

1

Register for the Eco Action Points App

100

1 time per person

QR Code

2

Use of Small Home Appliance Collection Box

5

1 time per person per week

QR Code

3

Use of Holiday Collection Point

5

1 time per person per month

QR Code

4

Participation in Environmental Events

30

1 time per person per event

QR Code

5

Application for Subsidy for Installation of Delivery Box

100

1 time per person

QR Code

6

Application for Subsidy for Installation of Household Waste Disposal Unit

100

1 time per person

QR Code

7

Application for Carbon Minus City Promotion Subsidy (Energy Saving)

200

1 time per person

QR Code

8

Application for Carbon Minus City Promotion Subsidy (Renewable Energy)

500

1 time per person

QR Code

9

Daily Life Initiatives (Home DE Eco)

5

1 time per person per week

In-app Post

10

Air Conditioner Cleaning

5

1 time per person per month

In-app Post

11

Reduction in Electricity Usage

30

1 time per household per month

In-app Post

12

Reduction in Gas Usage

30

1 time per household per month

In-app Post

13

Purchase of Energy-Saving Appliance (Refrigerator)

100

1 time per household

In-app Post

14

Purchase of Energy-Saving Appliance (Television)

100

1 time per household

In-app Post

15

Purchase of LED Lighting

100

1 time per household

In-app Post

16

Purchase of Electric Vehicle

500

1 time per person

In-app Post

*QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Inc.

Comment from Yamagata City Hall, Citizen and Environmental Division, Environmental Policy Office

Yamagata City will launch "Eco Action Points" with the aim of realizing a "Carbon Minus City" by 2050. Let's challenge ourselves together starting with what we can do in our daily lives, with "Let's Carbon Minus Challenge" as our slogan. We look forward to the participation of all citizens.

【Contact Information】

TEL: 0581-22-6828

Yamagata City Homepage Link: https://www.city.yamagata.gifu.jp/site/carbonminuscity-yamagata/55545.html

About "Eco Action Points"

"Eco Action Points" is a nationwide common environmental points system promoted by the Ministry of the Environment, which awards points for environmental consideration actions that anyone can take in their daily lives.

To date, it has been introduced by various organizations such as local governments and companies, and its characteristic feature is its high degree of flexibility in designing eco-actions according to regional characteristics and business objectives. This enables the development of environmental measures optimized for each region and entity while effectively promoting behavioral change among users.

Furthermore, points are acquired through a dedicated app, and can be easily obtained by reading QR codes installed at target facilities or by posting within the app.

By accumulating points, users can exchange them for gift certificates and various other products, leading to the practice of continuous environmental actions while enjoying the process.