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2005 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

IT and Environmental Problems in an Age of Globalization

Research Project

Project/Area Number 15310020
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Environmental impact assessment/Environmental policy
Research InstitutionHokkaido University

Principal Investigator

YOSHIDA Fumikazu  Hokkaido Univ, Fac.of Public Policy, Prof, 大学院・公共政策学連携研究部, 教授 (70113644)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) TERANISHI Shun'ichi  Hitotsubashi Univ., Gradu Schl, Econ, Prof, 大学院・経済学研究科, 教授 (30134878)
Project Period (FY) 2003 – 2005
KeywordsIT / e-waste / recycling / リサイクル
Research Abstract

East Asia already has a large product and material cycle, making it impossible to create a cyclical society conceived for Japan alone. Therefore I would like to discuss the challenges for each actor in building a cyclical society system in East Asia, while taking into consideration the proposals^<23> mentioned thus far.
First, it is essential to assemble statistical data on the used consumer appliances/electronics and automobiles that are exported. This is impossible to determine from current Ministry of Finance customs statistics. We must also find out how resources are being recycled in importing countries. In view of the need for this information, the government must start by assembling statistics.
Second, information exchange and discussions on wide-area recycling should be carried out on the government level. Haste is needed especially on issues related to the Basel Convention. The EU practices wide-area waste management on the grounds that within the EU this does not constitute transboundary movement under the convention.
Third, in relation to manufacturers, the government should consider the application of EPR to used products and those produced overseas. Unless this is done, exporters cannot escape criticism that they are trying to avoid domestic environmental regulations.
And fourth, recyclers should run recycling businesses - not only in Japan, but in other Asian countries as well - that use their technology and expertise to advantage. Of course environmental friendliness and transparency will be crucial, and they should start with pilot projects.

  • Research Products

    (10 results)

All 2005 2003 Other

All Journal Article (6 results) Book (4 results)

  • [Journal Article] "Case Studies of Environmetal Politics in Japan"2005

    • Author(s)
      Fumikazu Yoshida
    • Journal Title

      Environmental Policy in Japan edited by Hidehumi Imura and Miranda Schreures Edward Elgar Publishing

      Pages: 185-214

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] "The Cyclical Economy of Japan"2005

    • Author(s)
      Fumikazu Yoshida
    • Journal Title

      Economic Journal of Hokkaido University 34号

      Pages: 1-135

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] "Trade and the Environment : Promoting Environmental Friendly Trade"2005

    • Author(s)
      Michikazu Kojima
    • Journal Title

      Japan Environmental Council eds. The State of the Environment in Asia 2005/2006, Springer Verlag,

      Pages: 41-63

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] "IT Pollution Problems in Asia"2003

    • Author(s)
      Fumikazu Yoshida
    • Journal Title

      Economic Journal of Hokkaido University vol.32

      Pages: 1-23

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] IT Pollution Problems in Asia2003

    • Author(s)
      Fumikazu Yoshida
    • Journal Title

      Economic Journal of Hokkaido University Vol.32

      Pages: 1-23

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] The Cyclical Economy of Japan

    • Author(s)
      Fumikazu Yoshida
    • Journal Title

      Economic Journal of Hokkaido University Vol.34

      Pages: 1-135

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Book] The Cyclical Economy of Japan2005

    • Author(s)
      Yoshida Fumikazu
    • Total Pages
      144
    • Publisher
      Hokkaido University Press
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Book] The Cyclical Economy of Japan2005

    • Author(s)
      Fumikazu Yoshida
    • Total Pages
      144
    • Publisher
      Hokkaido University Press
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Book] Case Studies of Environmental Politics in Japan (Environmental Policy in Japan edited by Hidehumi Imura, Miranda Schreures)2005

    • Author(s)
      Fumikazu Yoshida
    • Total Pages
      185-214
    • Publisher
      Edward Elgar Publishing
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Book] Trade and the Environment : Promoting Environmental Friendly Trade (Japan Environmental Council eds.) The State of the Environment in Asia 2005/2006

    • Author(s)
      Michikazu Kojima
    • Total Pages
      41-63
    • Publisher
      Springer Verlag
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より

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Published: 2007-12-13  

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