Nikkei Inc. to Organize One of the Largest Environmental Exhibitions in Japan, "Eco-Products 2014"
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This year will see the introduction of the first “Bibosai – A house that survives with style” planning session, presenting visitors with ideas for coordinating four elements in their homes: disaster prevention, the environment, energy, and the interior.There are even opportunities to tour Tokyo’s ongoing “Sea Forest” efforts to plant trees in reclaimed land constructed from waste and leftover construction soil, and a chance to ride in the latest eco-cars, traveling famous neighborhoods in an electric or fuel cell vehicle on the “Eco-Car Rides.” Exhibition Overview Name: Eco-Products 2014 (16th Annual) Dates: Thursday, December 11th to Saturday, December 13th, 2014 Times: Thursday & Friday 10:00 to 18:00.This year’s theme is, “Discover Ideas to Change the Future!” In the midst of global warming and its ill effects, this event will provide a venue to present plans, and to gather together to share information about the environment, such as the newest environmentally-minded products, environmental technologies, and lifestyle suggestions, in an effort to change the future in a positive direction.This year’s exhibition will include a zone centered on the theme of energy, “Energy Innovation 2014.” Areas like the business-focused “Nippon Eco-Business” zone will be expanded, introducing visitors to regional environmental businesses and the policies and initiatives of municipal governments.“Energy Innovation 2014,” supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan government, will feature an exhibition of the environmentally-friendly, disaster resistant “low-carbon, distributed energy model.” In the “Nippon Eco-Business” zone, municipalities from across Japan will present their regional environmental initiatives and environmentally-friendly products, and discuss how they utilize resources and energy.This year will see the introduction of the first “Bibosai – A house that survives with style” planning session, presenting visitors with ideas for coordinating four elements in their homes: disaster prevention, the environment, energy, and the interior.On the “Business-stage,” noted economists and other specialists will explain the latest opinions from a variety of viewpoints, discussing solutions to the environmental problem, building a sustainable society, the latest developments in energy, and more.Visitors will participate in brand new ways, too, learning about “ethical” fashion and products before making them in a workshop, and creating an environmental app while they exchange ideas in a “hackathon.”The exhibition offers visitors eco-tours in addition to the workshops and displays, including one for overseas visitors to tour the exhibition hall in English and Korean.Saturday 10:00 to 17:00Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo, Japan)Entrance Fee: Free (Entrance Registration System) *To register please visit the Eco-Products website.Organized by: Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry, Nikkei Inc.Target Visitors:● Business executives, Managers, Purchasing, Environmental Management, Product Development, Business Strategy, Social Responsibility Departments● Regional Promotion Departments of Local Governments, Government bodies such as Purchasing Departments and Environmental Departments● Industry organizations, local industry groups, other business communities● Environmental NPOs, and NGOs, Civic Groups, the general public interested in the environmentWebsites: English: http://eco-pro.com/eco2014/english/index.htmlChinese: http://eco-pro.com/eco2014/chinese/index.htmlKorean: http://eco-pro.com/eco2014/korean/index.htmlContactsEco-Products International OfficeYurie SatoE-mail: language_support@econetworks.jpCoordinated by EcoNetworks (ENW)—a team of environmental, business, language specialistshttp://www.econetworks.jp/en/ Contact Information Yurie Sato +81-90-9890-7572 Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Nikkei Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend