{"title":"To reduce plastic waste","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"8692899643570","title":"3 Recycle","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere are some examples of Recycle initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActively use recycled products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Cooperate with local government and other organizations in collecting small home appliances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Separate and collect plastics for reuse as raw materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany PET bottle caps are disposed of as waste. Incinerating 1 kg of caps (430 caps) generates 3.15 kg of CO2. By recycling caps, we can reduce the amount of waste incinerated and decrease CO2 emissions, which contribute to global warming. Local governments and NPOs are collecting PET bottle caps for recycling, medical support in developing countries, and support for people with disabilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.city.toki.lg.jp\/kurashi\/gomi\/1004710\/1003983.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Please cooperate with the Eco-Cap Campaign\" Toki City\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/7_480e8a11-1c10-4e5a-a9fb-b531ebbc5481_480x480.jpg?v=1717653885\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"みなとみらいセンタービル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881541292210,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5562\/9490\/files\/2_760ed3b2-cc21-4d96-8a45-ec6c8ace2eeb.jpg?v=1765974507"},{"product_id":"8692899676338","title":"2 Reuse","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere are some examples of Reuse initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusing unwanted items through flea markets, garage sales, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Using products for a long time by repairing, maintaining, or remaking them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Purchasing returnable bottles that are cleaned, sterilized, and reused after collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e　Since glass bottles are reused as is, their environmental impact is minimal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSource: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pref.yamagata.jp\/050010\/kurashi\/kankyo\/recycle\/plastic-3r.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"About 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for plastic waste\" Yamagata Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.go.jp\/guide\/info\/ecojin\/feature1\/20221116.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"3R Thorough Declaration\" Ministry of the Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/4_480x480.jpg?v=1717652134\" class=\"tw-block tw-mx-auto\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"みなとみらいセンタービル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881541324978,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5562\/9490\/files\/2_b91a8e6a-f680-49f7-b26c-4585b2f88629.jpg?v=1765974508"},{"product_id":"8692899709106","title":"Reduce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"3R\" stands for \"Reduce (waste reduction),\" \"Reuse (re-using),\" and \"Recycle (re-utilizing).\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, let's look at examples of \"Reduce\" actions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Using a reusable bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusing a personal bottle can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 88% compared to drinking and recycling one 500ml plastic bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Using a reusable bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), if a reusable bag made of cotton is used more than 50 times, or a thick plastic reusable bag is used more than 10 times, the greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact will be lower compared to using and disposing of a typical thin plastic shopping bag once. Continuously using reusable bags contributes to environmental sustainability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Reducing single-use tableware and containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan is the second-largest per capita producer of plastic packaging waste in the world. When dining out or purchasing bento boxes and beverages, refusing single-use plastic straws, spoons, and forks is effective in reducing plastic consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.city.adachi.tokyo.jp\/kankyo\/mybotlesuisin.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Why not start using a reusable bottle for the Earth?\" Adachi City\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/plastics-smart.env.go.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Plastic Smart\" Ministry of the Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nippon-foundation.or.jp\/journal\/2022\/79985\/sustainable\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Japanese plastic waste is the second highest in the world. The accelerating 'de-plasticization' movement domestically and internationally\" The Nippon Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caa.go.jp\/policies\/policy\/consumer_research\/white_paper\/2020\/white_paper_138.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\"2020 Consumer White Paper\" Consumer Affairs Agency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/fa951197d1aacda644bbf6e63d75a4b8_480x480.jpg?v=1715918714\" class=\"tw-block tw-mx-auto\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"みなとみらいセンタービル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881541357746,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5562\/9490\/files\/2_74909df9-171e-449a-af86-a317a621b06c.jpg?v=1765974509"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5562\/9490\/collections\/2_74909df9-171e-449a-af86-a317a621b06c.jpg?v=1766042133","url":"https:\/\/mm-center-bldg.easygo.eco\/en\/collections\/415410749648.oembed","provider":"みなとみらいセンタービル","version":"1.0","type":"link"}