The 16th public-private dialogue was held.

J4CE regularly hosts public-private dialogues as a platform for exchanging ideas and driving further progress in the circular economy. 
The 16th dialogue with the theme of "Collaborative Actions Between Private Companies and Local Governments " was held online on December 12, 2024. 
The speakers from both the private sector and local government provided case studies of matching between the two, as well as how companies are trying to diversify resource recovery methods and increase in recovery amount through vertical (value chain) and horizontal (area) development in cooperation with local governments.

A total of 169 people (excluding organizers and co-organizers) from 101 companies and organizations participated.

[Presentation]
-Kawasaki City “Case studies for Plastic Circulation in Kawasaki City in Cooperation with Businesses”
-Saitama Prefecture “Case studies of Circular Economy Enhancement in Cooperation with Businesses in Saitama Prefecture
～Toward a Model for Recovery of Rare Metals from Lithium-Ion Batteries～”
-Kobe City “The Future of Plastics Starts in KOBE “Recycling that Keeps on Circulating”
-NEION Film Coatings Corp.” Horizontal recycling of label mounts “Resource Circulation Project"”
-J&T Recycling Corporation “New Efforts in Accordance with The New Law on Plastics”
[Panel discussion]
Each speaker as panelist shared their perspectives and common understanding of the findings, challenges, and future prospects of the private sector and local government, respectively.

-Kobe City “The Future of Plastics Starts in KOBE “Recycling that Keeps on Circulating”
-NEION Film Coatings Corp.” Horizontal recycling of label mounts “Resource Circulation Project"”
-J&T Recycling Corporation “New Efforts in Accordance with The New Plastic Law”
[Panel discussion]
Each speaker as panelist shared their perspectives and common understanding of the findings, challenges, and future prospects of the private sector and local government, respectively.