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Nikkei Ecology |
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June 2007Cover Story Evolving environmental education with emphasis on “participation” and “sympathy” Improving the educational effect dramatically with new ideas for environmental education/Kao and FedEx Sympathizing with children’s excitement/Sharp Gaining basic knowledge through preparation for the eco test/Sumisho Interior International and Kumamoto Family Bank Learning about environmental issues while enjoying Rakugo and games/Keikyu Department Store and MOS FOOD SERVICES Awakening environmental awareness of veteran workers by striking a sympathetic chord/Ricoh and Fujitsu Education to induce workers’ awareness/Tadashi Kawashima, Managing Director of KEEP Report Food recycling Pressed with the need to improve recycling rates, restaurants are seeking to cooperate beyond their franchise Learn about Technologies First Step in Technology [Geothermal utilization] Cool in summer and warm in winter, the natural temperature fluctuations of the underground environment are a useful energy conservation tool 3Rs [100% recycled paper] Inorganic materials taken from sludge, the waste generated in the paper recycling process, is reused to produce 100% recycled paper Fuel Cell [Fuel cells for business use] Fuel cells installed at stores have achieved 10,000 hours of operation time using kerosene as fuel, presenting a bright prospect for their use as a stand-alone power source for stores Natural Energy [Bio natural gas] Fuel produced from sewage sludge has similar properties to those of natural gas and is used for vehicles “Honor Students” in Recycling [Used tea leaves] Technology to store easily spoiled tea leaves at room temperature opens up a variety of new uses for used tea leaves, taking advantage of antibacterial and deodorizing properties Learn about Environmental Laws Easy-to-Understand Environmental Law [Amended Automobile NOx/PM Law] The amended law provides tougher pinpoint measures and requires prior submission of plans to build hotels and other large buildings How to Read the Environmental Ordinances – Part 5 Ordinances for asbestos measures In the wake of “Kubota shock,” asbestos-related regulations tighten with revised ordinances and new guidelines Environmental Laws Q & A What is the difference between strategic environmental assessments and current environmental assessments? This Month’s Environmental Law Amended RPS Law, which includes two additional new energies, sets the power generation target of 16 billion kWh for FY2014 Trend and News International Cooperation Accomplishments and unsolved issues in the China-Japan Joint Press Communiqué – Will the communiqué benefit companies engaged in environmental business? Global Warming Counterarguments put forward by the Environmental Assessment The Ministry of the Environment suffers a setback in strategic environment assessment guidelines as the electric power industry lobbies for the exclusion of power plants Preventing Global Warming Major companies extend support to small- and medium-sized companies in their efforts to conserve energy as CDM led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry finally commences in Recycling Local governments earn 5.6 billion yen from selling waste PET bottles, which continue to have high market value Reduce 80% of AEON’s customers bring their own shopping bags – Reasons why charges on plastic shopping bags do not lead to loss of customers Preventing Global Warming CO2 emission coefficient announced by the government for each electric utility shows large fluctuations as a result of nuclear reactor shutdown Environmental Policy CSR Frontline Using formulas Fujitsu has developed, customers can assess the amount of CO2 emitted when they use Fujitsu’s solution business products General Electric supports environmental efforts with its leading-edge technology under its “ecomagination” initiative Climate Change Policies Q & A to understand climate change policies Q: If we invest in our plant to conserve energy, will the investment project be approved as a CDM project? A: Projects to replace life-expired facilities do not qualify for approval as CDM projects This month’s emission rights prices Learn about Environmental Issues Truth and False of Environmental Science [Air pollution] Is photochemical smog really less frequent? Junko Edahiro’s Eye-opening Facts on Environmental Terms in English [stock & flow] Threats Waiting around the Corner The megabyte sea squirt, a guardian of the environment, is facing the results of environmental change in the Column Motoko Ishii, Lighting designer Challenge the Environmental Policies! - Part 5 Regulations with regard to alien species are scientifically unfounded Cuisines of Dogen Zenji, a Zen priest who fought against the collapse of the food culture The Reality of NPOs [Medaka no Gakko] Change Report Inside-Out Treatment of waste plastic from household refuse – Part 3 WorldWatch Institute Community-based education reforms society and nurtures leaders to head economic and environmental activities From BusinessWeek Students fired up about environmental protection Itaru Yasui’s “Eco Michelin” Air conditioners with automatic filter cleaning function ECO Seminar New Environmental Study [Corporate response to biodiversity] Points to bear in mind when companies deal with biodiversity issues Cure for the Headache of ISO Officers What needs to be done to keep internal audit from becoming a routine procedure? Suggesting Eco-management Strategies to the Top Management – Part 5 Ideas of reuse and refill Key Word RPS Law (Special Measures Law Concerning the Use of New Energy by Electric Utilities)/CSR procurement World Trend From EU Ecoprofit, a regional environmental management system, is effective for environmental management of medium- and small-sized companies From British government announces draft budget, which includes budget for CCS technology development and other measures to combat global warming From U.S. Supreme Court condemns President Bush and judges that greenhouse gas is a “pollutant” From From Export of rare earth is banned due to the increase in domestic demand, while a new law is put into effect to establish recycling system |
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