The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Circular Economy Research Lab - Learn About the Circular Economy in a Fun Way Through Collaboration with the “Science Manga Survival ” Series
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Innovation and Environment Policy Bureau GX Policy Group Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Division
*This program will be held in the South Hall of EXPO Messe.
At the Circular Economy Research Lab , there will be interactive areas where participants can experience the circular economy in a fun way, a presentation space featuring guest speakers and hands-on activities, and educational events that allow everyone from children to adults to learn while having fun.
Specifically, visitors can learn through hands-on experiences about what choices they can make in daily situations, such as what to buy and what to use, to facilitate a circular economy, as well as how to properly sort items after use and how used items circulate through the system.
Additionally, you can learn about the latest research and initiatives aimed at achieving the “Osaka Blue Ocean Vision,” which seeks to eliminate additional pollution caused by marine plastic waste by 2050.
Discussion
- Circular economy
- Decarbonisation
- Marine pollution
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
|---|---|
| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
- Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.09.23[Tue]
2025.09.28[Sun]
10:00 ～ 20:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
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2025.09.29[Mon]
10:00 ～ 19:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
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- Venue
- EXPO Exhibition Centre
Han Hyun-Dong/Mirae N
Programme details
Name: Circular Economy Research Institute - Learn About the Circular Economy in a Fun Way Through Collaboration with the “Science Manga Survival ” Series
Dates: September 23 (Tue.) to September 29 (Mon.), 2025; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Organizer: Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry
Partner: Asahi Shimbun Publications Inc. (Science Manga Survival series)
Venue: EXPO Exhibition Center WASSE , South Hall, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan in Yumeshima, Osaka
Official site: https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/energy_environment/shigenjunkan/circular_economy/action/expo2025/index.html
*While no advance reservation is required, you must have an admission ticket for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan . Please purchase tickets through the official Expo ticket website.
*Event details are subject to change without notice.
Co-organiser
Ministry of Economy,Trede and Industry Industrial Science, Technology and Environment Policy Bureau GX Investment Promotion Officefice Takahiro NAGAI, Akihiro OHIRA
Office of Policies against Marine Plastics Pollution, Environment Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
Office for Plastic and Packaging Resource Circulation, Environmental Regeneration and Material Cycles Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
More Information
The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Circular Economy Research Lab - Learn About the Circular Economy in a Fun Way Through Collaboration with the “Science Manga Survival ” Series
*This program will be held in the South Hall of EXPO Messe.
At the Circular Economy Research Lab , there will be interactive areas where participants can experience the circular economy in a fun way, a presentation space featuring guest speakers and hands-on activities, and educational events that allow everyone from children to adults to learn while having fun.
Specifically, visitors can learn through hands-on experiences about what choices they can make in daily situations, such as what to buy and what to use, to facilitate a circular economy, as well as how to properly sort items after use and how used items circulate through the system.
Additionally, you can learn about the latest research and initiatives aimed at achieving the “Osaka Blue Ocean Vision,” which seeks to eliminate additional pollution caused by marine plastic waste by 2050.
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2025.09.23[Tue]
10:00～20:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
-
2025.09.29[Mon]
10:00～19:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
- EXPO Exhibition Centre
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
Han Hyun-Dong/Mirae N
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