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Policy Proposals  Environment and Energy Proposal for Implementation of a Circular Economy that Will Contribute to Resource Security

(Japanese)
March 17, 2026
Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)

Outline

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Proposal

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1. Improve environmentally conscious design for products, etc. at the manufacturing stage

2. Improve the recycled resource supply system to facilitate stable supply of resources and a more resilient supply chain

  1. (1) Enhance recycling sites in Japan and turn them into a network
  2. (2) Improve Japan's system for collection or recovery of end-of-life products and parts
  3. (3) Create and retain demand for secondary resources
  4. (4) Strengthen measures to prevent the outflow of resources from Japan

3. Strengthen Japan's role as a hub within an international resource recycling network

4. Strengthen collaboration and raise awareness among consumers

[Reference] Report on Keidanren Circular Economy Mission to Europe

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