Country: Japan
Site: Yanmar Sunset Marina
Target: Tourists and visitors, Local communities and residents, Staff
Short Description
At Lake Biwa, invasive aquatic plants have rapidly spread, harming the shoreline and making boat navigation unsafe. To address this issue, the marina removes these plants and then turn them into compost through a dedicated system. With the compost, vegetables and cotton are cultivated, and the cotton is used for the staff uniforms. By using aquatic plants that were previously incinerated as waste, the marina reduces both waste generation and emissions. However, the resource circulation remains small compared to the large amount of invasive aquatic plants.
Goals
Demonstration of a business model utilizing an organic resource circulation system based on aquatic plant recycling.
Realization of the “Lake Biwa Eco‑Cycle Zone” through the expansion of a resource‑circulation network in collaboration with local governments, businesses, and residents.
Reproducibility/lessons learnt
The resource‑circulation process should be easy to understand by visualizing it clearly
The Blue Flag certification can be used as a symbol to communicate environmental goals and policies, and to demonstrate ongoing commitment.
Working with local governments, businesses, and residents can help to raise environmental awareness