The city of Gamagori has launched the "Circular City Gamagori Demonstration Experiment Project," selecting five innovative projects to advance its circular economy goals. This initiative aligns with the city's commitment made in November 2021 to incorporate circular economy principles into urban development.

Gamagori, like many cities, faces challenges in transitioning to a sustainable, circular economic model. Traditional linear economic practices contribute to resource depletion, waste accumulation, and environmental degradation.

Gamagori has implemented a multi-faceted approach:

1. Developing the "Circular City Gamagori Action Plan" focusing on seven key areas: education, consumption, health, food, tourism, transportation, and manufacturing.

2. Selecting five pioneering projects that align with the action plan, demonstrate innovation, and address societal challenges through circular economy principles.

3. Providing financial support to these projects, encouraging collaboration between local and external businesses.

4. Requiring detailed outcome reports from participating businesses to contribute to the city's sustainable future vision.

While the full results are yet to be seen, as the project execution is scheduled until February 2024, the expected outcomes include:

1. Creation of new, sustainable business models addressing key societal issues.

2. Advancement of Gamagori's transition towards a circular economy.

3. Increased collaboration between local and external businesses in sustainability efforts.

4. Generation of valuable data and insights from project reports to inform future circular economy initiatives.

These efforts position Gamagori as a leader in implementing circular economy principles at the municipal level, potentially serving as a model for other cities in Japan and beyond.

Photo from Huu Huynh