This document discusses Japan's policy and activities related to the circular economy. It outlines Japan's legislative framework for waste management and resource circulation dating back to the 1970s. This includes individual recycling laws passed between 1994 and 2022 focusing on specific waste streams. It also discusses Panasonic's activities to promote the circular economy through approaches like remanufacturing, refurbishing, recycling, reducing resource use, utilizing sustainable materials, and product-as-a-service models. Panasonic aims to maximize customer value through these circular business models and the three cycles of materials, products, and parts.
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