循環型社会の実務って結局なに?会合で見えた企業対応の3つのポイント

What Does a Circular Economy Actually Mean in Practice? Three Key Points of Corporate Response Seen at a Meeting

Introduction

We will review the 12th Circular Economy Conference*, held on September 25, 2025. This conference confirmed important directions for corporate practitioners.

This article summarizes the decisions made at the conference and clearly explains the three themes that companies should prepare for immediately. While the details of the system will be finalized in future government ordinances and notifications, the direction of preparation is becoming clear. We will also introduce key points for practical application and small steps that can be taken starting today.

 

*Formal name: Central Environment Council, Circular Society Subcommittee, Committee on Building a Decarbonized Circular Resource System for the Vein Industry

 

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What is being discussed?

Here are the next three approaches and directions.

1. Public Comment Period for Enforcement Ordinance:

Seeking public opinion on specific rules to implement the law.

 

2. Preparation for Environmental Design Certification System:

Consideration of a system for national certification of easily recyclable designs.