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The Mitsui & Co. Environment Fund

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Project Description: Establish a recycling system using reusable tableware at disaster zones, reducing the waste produced from disposable tableware at evacuation shelters, and ensuring evacuees are able to eat in hygienic conditions. Develop a system enabling a prompt response in the event of a disaster, by creating a manual based on experience with reusable tableware at evacuation shelters, and increasing stockpiles of reusable tableware and strengthening collaboration with disaster support groups.

Representative: Chairman Shigeru Sumitani
Establishment year: 1990
Establishment purpose: To promote scientific research on domestic and international environmental issues, and chemistry-based research on governmental policy related to environmental conservation. Additionally, the results of this research will be promoted and reflected in environmental conservation measures, with the aim of identifying and solving environmental issues in Japan and around the world, and contributing to environmental conservation on a global scale.
Main activity areas: Domestic and overseas regions
Staff: 34 full time staff
Annual operating budget: 498,320,000 yen in 2008, 520,320,000 yen in 2009, 453,890,000 yen in 2010
WEB site: http://www.gef.or.jp
Joint organizations: NPO Heart-Net Fukushima
Research partners: Chairman Kimio Yoshida
Main activities: Research themes include the atmospheric environment, climate change, sustainable forestry management, measures to combat desertification, and mudflat purification by aquatic life. In addition, awareness activities are conducted, including holding seminars, issuing a regular newsletter named "Global Net", offering an environmental communication award, and providing a network of support to regional bodies, companies, and journalists across a variety of sectors