The University of Hyogo manages and disposes of plastic waste in accordance with the “Hyogo Prefecture Basic Environmental Plan” of the prefecture in which it is located.

Hyogo Prefecture / The 5th Hyogo Prefecture Basic Environmental Plan

Furthermore, since 2020, the prefecture has launched the “Zero Plastic Waste Action” program, which calls for the promotion of reduce (reduction of generation) and reuse (reuse) initiatives. This includes ethical consumption.