{"title":"Plastic","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Sustainable Challenge, you can earn Gem Berries (gem-colored berries) of different colors for each theme. Collect Gem Berries to exchange them for special offers and prizes. Complete each chapter within a theme to collect Gem Berries of various colors!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"7454527488078","title":"1The Situation Surrounding Plastics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastics are indispensable to our daily lives, and if you look around, you'll see them used in various places. However, at the same time, problems such as the consumption of fossil fuels and marine plastic waste have been pointed out. In Japan, approximately 9,400 thousand tons of plastic waste are generated annually, with containers and packaging (flexible containers, pallets, supermarket baskets, beer crates, etc.) accounting for approximately 4,260 thousand tons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.go.jp\/council\/03recycle\/211122_SS2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Domestic and International Situation Surrounding Plastics \u003creference materials\u003e\" Ministry of the Environment\u003c\/reference\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pwmi.or.jp\/pdf\/panf2.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/9_480x480.jpg?v=1717654372\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787690418254,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/1_536cd033-1e3f-4a5d-9ac8-a77336903d5d.jpg?v=1725680426"},{"product_id":"7454527520846","title":"2 Microplastic","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are microplastics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・A general term for minute plastic debris, referring to pieces smaller than 5 millimeters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・They are formed when plastic waste on coastlines breaks down due to waves, UV rays, etc., or generated from plastic particles contained in facial cleansers and toothpastes, or from washing clothes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblems with microplastics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・They may contain harmful substances due to chemical additives during manufacturing or absorption during drift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・The chemical substances contained in or absorbed by microplastics can enter the food chain, affecting ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMicroplastics that flow into the ocean do not biodegrade, so proper disposal and reduction of plastic waste are necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSource: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.go.jp\/policy\/hakusyo\/r02\/html\/hj20010103.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"2020 White Paper on the Environment, Circular Economy, and Biodiversity\" Ministry of the Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/8_480x480.jpg?v=1717654176\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787690483790,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/1_62519586-38e4-45ac-823c-e585f868fa34.jpg?v=1725680428"},{"product_id":"7454527553614","title":"3 Marine pollution","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 8,000 tons of plastic waste flow into the ocean each year, and at this rate, it is calculated that by 2050, the weight of plastic waste in the ocean will exceed the weight of fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic waste not only threatens the lives of marine creatures but also severely impacts the fishing, aquaculture, and tourism industries, which rely on rich natural environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.env.go.jp\/policy\/hakusyo\/r02\/html\/hj20010103.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"2020 White Paper on the Environment, a Sound Material-Cycle Society, and Biodiversity,\" Ministry of the Environment\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/160837.png?v=1778224213\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"278\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787690516558,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/1_5020de15-a6f8-4eb4-ab73-8c4b5caac3d7.jpg?v=1725680430"},{"product_id":"7454527619150","title":"4 Impact on global warming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastics made from petroleum release large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that causes global warming, during the manufacturing process and when incinerated as waste. While plastics accounted for 1% of petroleum consumption in 2014, this is projected to rise to 20% by 2050.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nippon-foundation.or.jp\/journal\/2022\/79985\/sustainable\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Japan Ranks Second Globally in Plastic Waste Disposal: The Accelerating \"De-Plasticization\" Movement at Home and Abroad,\" The Nippon Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/11_480x480.jpg?v=1717654856\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787691368526,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/1_fc21f476-940e-416a-b716-1389d60cb13a.jpg?v=1725680432"},{"product_id":"7454527651918","title":"Reduce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"3R\" refers to \"Reduce (occurrence suppression),\" \"Reuse (re-use),\" and \"Recycle (regeneration).\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, let's look at examples of \"Reduce\" actions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Use a reusable bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusing a reusable bottle can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 88% compared to drinking and recycling a single 500ml plastic bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Use a reusable bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), if a reusable bag made of cotton is used more than 50 times, or a thick plastic reusable bag is used more than 10 times, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact compared to using and disposing of a typical thin plastic shopping bag once. Continuously using reusable bags contributes to environmental conservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Reduce disposable tableware and containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan is the second-largest country in the world for per capita plastic container and packaging waste. When dining out or purchasing弁当 (bento) or drinks, refusing plastic disposable straws, spoons, and forks is effective in reducing plastic use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSources：\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.city.adachi.tokyo.jp\/kankyo\/mybotlesuisin.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Why not start using your own bottle for the Earth?\" Adachi City\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plastics-smart.env.go.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Plastic Smart\" Ministry of the Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nippon-foundation.or.jp\/journal\/2022\/79985\/sustainable\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Japanese plastic waste volume is second in the world. The accelerating 'de-plasticization' movement in Japan and abroad\" The Nippon Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caa.go.jp\/policies\/policy\/consumer_research\/white_paper\/2020\/white_paper_138.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\"2020 Consumer White Paper\" Consumer Affairs Agency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/fa951197d1aacda644bbf6e63d75a4b8_480x480.jpg?v=1715918714\" class=\"tw-block tw-mx-auto\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787691401294,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/2_dd0dbf80-41dd-4bb8-bccd-641a5c5be843.jpg?v=1725680435"},{"product_id":"7454527684686","title":"2 Reuse","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere are some examples of Reuse initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusing unwanted items through flea markets, garage sales, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Using products for a long time by repairing, maintaining, or remaking them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchasing returnable bottles that are collected, cleaned, and sterilized for repeated use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Since glass bottles are reused as they are, the environmental impact is minimal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSource: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pref.yamagata.jp\/050010\/kurashi\/kankyo\/recycle\/plastic-3r.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"About 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for Plastic Waste\" Yamagata Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.go.jp\/guide\/info\/ecojin\/feature1\/20221116.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"3R Declaration\" Ministry of the Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/4_480x480.jpg?v=1717652134\" class=\"tw-block tw-mx-auto\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787691434062,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/2_37f80989-59a9-41e5-a3de-f912513b7486.jpg?v=1725680437"},{"product_id":"7454527717454","title":"3 Recycle","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere are some examples of Recycle initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActively use recycled products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Cooperate with local government and other organizations in collecting small home appliances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Separate and collect plastics for reuse as raw materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany PET bottle caps are disposed of as waste. Incinerating 1 kg of caps (430 caps) generates 3.15 kg of CO2. By recycling caps, we can reduce the amount of waste incinerated and decrease CO2 emissions, which contribute to global warming. Local governments and NPOs are collecting PET bottle caps for recycling, medical support in developing countries, and support for people with disabilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.city.toki.lg.jp\/kurashi\/gomi\/1004710\/1003983.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Please cooperate with the Eco-Cap Campaign\" Toki City\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/7_480e8a11-1c10-4e5a-a9fb-b531ebbc5481_480x480.jpg?v=1717653885\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787691466830,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/2_cdc77a62-2504-42c4-a76d-aaba590e01c7.jpg?v=1725680439"},{"product_id":"7454527750222","title":"1 Let's participate in beach clean-up activities.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeach cleanups are not just activities to clean up the coast, but also opportunities to raise awareness about marine litter. Due to their accessibility, they are gaining attention as part of efforts towards the SDGs. With the growing interest in SDGs, the aspect of \"a place to think about marine litter while cleaning the coast\" is becoming increasingly prominent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minamiboso-workation.jp\/feature\/237\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Beach cleanup: A time to enjoy the ocean and think about SDGs [Minamiboso Workation Case Study]\" Minamiboso City Environmental Association\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/1_28e23a94-d9e9-4b9a-9cfb-17c95b0fa375_480x480.jpg?v=1717650217\" class=\"tw-block tw-mx-auto\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787691499598,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/3_03f0a23b-9bd6-48a3-9f93-8ff9f2fe9438.jpg?v=1725680441"},{"product_id":"7454527782990","title":"Use two refill packs","description":"\u003cp\u003eRefill packs account for approximately 80% of the sales share of all daily necessities. Compared to main bottles, they use 70-80% less plastic, so choosing refill packs significantly contributes to plastic reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reduction effect is even greater in terms of volume (including air). While 100 households' worth of bottles for one year would stack up to 1.8 meters (in the case of compact detergent), used refill packs become very thin, stacking up to only about 0.1 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kobeplasticnext.jp\/next\/tsumekaepackcolumn-2\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Refill Pack Culture, Contribution to the Environment. Structure of Refill Packs and Horizontal Recycling.\" KOBE PLASTICNEXT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/12_480x480.jpg?v=1717655210\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787691532366,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/3_ad8f2ace-19c7-4dd5-85ad-0d6e4cef3147.jpg?v=1725680444"},{"product_id":"7454527815758","title":"3 Substitutable items","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere are some environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ministry of the Environment is promoting the development of products utilizing Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF). CNF is a plant-derived material that is one-fifth the weight of steel and five times stronger, making it effective in reducing CO2 emissions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples of use: Automobile parts, home appliances, inks, cosmetics, Japanese sweets, films, running shoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e・Choose environmentally friendly plastic products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile general plastics are made from fossil resources such as petroleum, bioplastics offer advantages because they are made from renewable organic resources. Biodegradable plastics are not bio-derived, but they are broken down into CO2 and water by microorganisms, preventing them from remaining in nature for long periods if released into the environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSource: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.go.jp\/earth\/ondanka\/cnf.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF)\" Ministry of the Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/plastic-circulation.env.go.jp\/shien\/bio\/merit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Benefits of Bioplastics\" Ministry of the Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9835\/5685\/files\/13_480x480.jpg?v=1717723849\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41787691565134,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/3_8a3316d1-ec7e-47ce-ad76-794c5bff2dab.jpg?v=1725680446"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/collections\/9fe4148d0623cca2748da8f4cb2d1652.jpg?v=1725425178","url":"https:\/\/shinjuku-parktower.easygo.eco\/en\/collections\/283539374158.oembed","provider":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","version":"1.0","type":"link"}