1、1Achieving Circular Economy through Open Innovation in JapanCircular Economy in PracticeIntroductionExamples of Open Innovation in the Circular EconomyStartups Implementing the Circular EconomyConclusionAchieving Circular Economy through Open Innovation in Japan3413243544Why We Should Embrace the Ci

2、rcular EconomyIndex2Since the Industrial Revolution,industrial activity has been gradually eroding the environment and causing climate change and natural resources to approach their limits.As the research on the sustainable economy continues,the circular economy is attracting attention as a new econ

3、omic model.The European Union and other governments are promoting the transition to a circular economy model,but the change is still ongoing in Japan.This report will introduce the purpose and significance of the Circular Economy model and practical approaches for corporate activities.Chapter 1 will

4、 explain why Japanese companies must transition to a circular economy model based on the current global environmental situation,the connection with carbon neutrality,the impact on resource depletion,the impact on corporate value,and the actions of different governments worldwide.Chapter 2 compares t

5、he circular economy with the conventional economic model and the 3Rs(reduce,reuse,and recycle)model based on the economic effects and the practical and business models of the frameworks.Chapter 3 introduces examples of open innovation by significant companies for each business model.Chapter 4 introd

6、uces 15 startup companies that are expected to play an active role in realizing the circular economy.Achieving Circular Economy through Open Innovation in Japan3Introduction4Achieving Circular Economy through Open Innovation in JapanChapter 1:Why We Should Embrace the Circular EconomyThe State of th