ZERO WASTE TOWN Kamikatsu ―Initiatives for a Garbage-Free Society―

In 2003, Kamikatsu Town became the first municipality in Japan to formulate the Zero Waste Declaration.

The town of Kamikatsu does not collect rubbish, but uses composting for food waste, which is then composted by each household. Residents bring various resources such as bottles and cans to the refuse station and sort them into more than 43 different types, and now, more than 20 years after the Zero Waste Declaration, the recycling rate exceeds 80%.

It is a popular place for the general public, school trips and overseas passengers alike to learn about the SDGs and the importance of environmental issues. The Zero Waste Centre also has a ‘Kuru Kuru Shop’, a system whereby townspeople can bring back for free any usable items they no longer need, such as glass cups, clothes and other large items such as study desks, either to other townspeople or to people outside the town.

【Programme Outline】
■Since their adoption at the UN Summit in 2015, the ""SDGs"" movement has spread to the tourism sector as well. There is a growing interest in ""eco-tourism"" and ""sustainable tourism"" as a way to achieve these goals. The visit to the site will give you an opportunity to experience these efforts.
■Sustainable efforts are also emphasized in the tourism sector, with the global travel magazine Lonely Planet selecting Shikoku as the world's sixth most recommended travel destination for 2022, and the town is introduced as a zero-waste town along with the Ohenro (pilgrimage route).
This is a material for sustainable exploration in response to the SDGs.

・Time required for the programme: From 1 hour
・Time of year: All year round
・Minimum number of participants: 10
・Maximum number of participants: 80
・Price: From 2,500 yen
　*Other SDG experience programs are also available.