The 27th Yokohama Environmental Activities Award

Last updated on October 29, 2024.

The Yokohama Environmental Activity Award is a system that commends individuals, organizations, companies, elementary school studenｔ students and students who are actively engaged in various environmental conservation, regeneration and creation activities in the region.
It was established in 1993 with the aim of further raising interest in environmental conservation, regeneration and creation, promoting local environmental activities, and promoting environmentally friendly town development. .

Winners

Casebook

The 27th Yokohama Environmental Activities Award Casebook (PDF: 4,308KB)

Overview of Winners

Summary of Winners (PDF: 290KB)

List of winners (titles omitted, alphabetical order)

Citizen's Department (12 groups)
Type of award	Name of the recipient	Overview of Activities	Activity Photo
Grand Prize	NPO corporation sea forest, mountain forest secretariat (application document (PDF: 3,495KB))	For the purpose of contributing to the healthy development of young people, the conservation of the natural environment, and the promotion of art, the use of images taken independently to educate many people, from the lower grades of elementary school to the elderly, to promote the protection of the natural environment. Conducted on-site environmental classes at elementary schools, cleaning the seabed off Ookagawa and Chigasaki and Jogashima Island, holding photo exhibitions, publishing public relations papers, etc.	Large Okagawa Garbage Pickup in December
Practical Award	Ekoda Taiyo Park Protection Association (application document (PDF: 3,213KB))	Aim to improve community-based welfare through volunteer greening of parks and management and operation of rose gardens. Every year since 2004, the Rose Festival, which has been held every May, attracts more than 3,000 visitors every year. It was also introduced in the gardening magazine as a recommended spot to see roses. The Taiyo Rose House was completed in April 2019 and used as an activity base and lecture hall.	Full view of Ekoda Taiyo Park (Rose Garden)
Practical Award	Ookagawa Yume Road Deck Supporters (Application Document (PDF: 1,130KB))	In order to create a safe and easy-to-use waterside environment, foster local communities and enhance attractiveness, we hold a regular cleaning party for the precious hydrophilic facility "Ookagawa Yume Road" in central Yokohama. (One company) Mizubeso, Kitanakadori Isao Kitaen Protection Association, collaboration with Y.S.C., participation in social actions, SUP, kayak experience sessions, and biological observation.	MegaSUP cruise experience after cleaning
Practical Award	Kamihoshikawa Residence (Kamihoshikawa Green Up Project) (Application Document (PDF: 3,348KB))	Promote the greening of the area around Kamiseigawa Station, Higashikawajima Town, and Nishitani Town with the aim of brightening the city and people through flowers. Initially, the activity was started with two parents and children, but they visited the neighborhood and gathered supporters, increasing the number of members to 58. Communication is born in the community through the care of flowers.	[Colius], which is as competitive as the intense heat, is increased with cutting ears and distributed to the community.
Practical Award	Green Bird Yokohama South Team (Application Document (PDF: 4,011KB))	We share the goal of making our city a clean and cool city, and regularly clean the Idogaya, Maita, Sugita, and Isogo districts. By lowering the hurdles to participation as no belongings are required, it creates connections and exchanges between local people, which is also a catalyst for the return of withdrawn people to society.	Cleaning the city of Shin-Yokohama on the day of the Rugby Finals
Practical Award	Satoumi Initiative (Application Documents (PDF: 19,920KB))	In addition to treating kelp as a food ingredient, it also focuses on seaweed that contributes to global warming countermeasures that absorbs about five times more CO2 than green carbon, and in cooperation with local fishing cooperatives, cultivates and utilizes kelp that contributes to the environmental conservation of the sea. Some developed products have been certified as Kanazawa brand or Yokohama Goods Yokohama 001, and are sold at various events.	"Large harvest!" with volunteers
Practical Award	NPO Law Humanitarian Shi Water Source Forest Volunteer Association (Application Document (PDF: 11,331KB))	Based on the basic philosophy of "We drink water and water source forests are protected and raised by our citizens and passed on to the next generation," we will conduct thinning activities at Doshi Water Source Forest. For the general public and businesses, we conducted thinning experience sessions and log cutting experiences at events, contributing to the PR of water supply and water sources in Yokohama. dispatch lecture/off site lecture also goes to elementary school.	Start thinning and create a reception.
Practical Award	Totsuka Eco Coordinator Council (application document (PDF: 2,472KB))	Caravan Eco Lectures and facility tours were held on the theme of energy saving, etc., with the aim of raising awareness about global warming countermeasures. Collect information related to the environment and plan according to social conditions. In addition, we held eco-events, panel exhibitions and lectures on SDGs jointly with the Totsuka Ward Office to promote eco-friendly initiatives based on the perspective of SDGs.	Tour of plastic recycling plant (facility tour)
Practical Award	Naka Ward Club: Rose Classroom Subcommittee (Application Materials (PDF: 5,899KB))	In addition to working on the demonstration of pesticide-free, organic and fertilizer-free cultivation of roses taking into account the effects of pesticides on the human body and ecosystems, in order to contribute to the spread of cultivation methods, roses with strong disease resistance are planted at Motomachi Hyakudan Park.・ Cultivated. Rose maintenance and management once a week and rose classes are held once a month. Conducted observation activities in collaboration with Akira Tanaka Laboratory, Tokyo City University.	Motomachi Hyakudan Park and rose care scenery
Practical Award	Non-profit organization Platto (application materials (PDF: 1,375KB))	I am working on the conservation of Yabe Pond Park, where the nature of satoyama remains. We hold various events to get close to nature so that you can feel the four seasons and understand the importance of leaving a rich natural environment in the area. In addition to stimulating regional exchanges, they also provide nature and environmental education through experiences to convey the culture of conservation in Satoyama.	Experience rice planting with your knees in a muddy field
Practical Award	Misatobashi circle (application document (PDF: 4,676KB))	While being at key points on commuting and school routes, weeds flourished and illegally dumped, we worked on greening along Higashiyamata Route 116, a city road that improved the environment and landscape. Yamada Elementary School and Higashiyamata Elementary School practiced planting flowers with elementary school studenｔ and set up planters in semi-industrial areas. The flower beds around the bus stop were selected as one of the 25 best places for green and flowers.	One of the "25 best places for green and flowers" landscape spots
Practical Award	"Local environment improvement committee" to protect and raise green and water (application document (PDF: 4,653KB))	Under the catchphrase that the bus stop is full of wonderful flowers, containers and flower beds are installed around each bus stop on a 3km bus street that runs through Sugatacho to improve the environment by planting flowers and trees. . Looking at the town Nami decorated with flowers, he digs up the excitement of passers-by, creates a warm city with greetings, and enlightens the importance of green. .	Planting in containers (Shinmei-sha entrance bus stop)

Corporate divisions (5 companies)
Type of award	Name of the recipient	Overview of Activities	Activity Photo
Grand Prize	Kyoshin Printing Co., Ltd. (Application materials (PDF: 2,100KB))	The waste paper discharged during printing is reused as envelopes and notepads, and the protective paper for plate is used as wrapping paper. We propose reuse and recycling to companies, for example, reuse envelopes are used when sending external reports. In addition, we conduct environmental seminars and environmental protection awareness for schools, companies, and local residents, and promote co-creation centered on CSR, such as conducting environmental education.	Reuse envelope. The paper around the cover is processed into two square envelopes, which are used by companies to send out external reports.
Practical Award	Daiichi Co., Ltd. (Application materials (PDF: 2,665KB))	Conducted a clothing recycling project. Recycling waste clothing that is no longer needed into new clothing and resources. In addition, as a reusable uniform, we have developed and sold chino pants, a chino pants that can be raised in five stages with one touch without cutting the hem. In addition, we will also contribute to the community, such as community cleaning and bazaars (low-cost sales of outlets etc. to local residents).	"Punchy pants" that can be raised with one touch without cutting the hem. This product enables efficient reuse and is friendly to both expenses and the environment.
Practical Award	Taiyo Yushi Co., Ltd. (Application materials (PDF: 3,045KB))	Promote the spread of RSPO in Japan by selling products with the trademark of RSPO (certified palm oil) and holding symposiums in cooperation with companies in the food and daily necessities industry and environmental NGOs. In addition, a soap class is held, and around 1,000 people participate every year. Foster consumers who make ethical purchases by using familiar soap as an opportunity to see the SDGs as their own thing.	Efforts to procure RSPO certified raw materials
Practical Award	Tatsuno Yokohama Plant Co., Ltd. (Application materials (PDF: 1,517KB))	In our showroom, we introduce environmentally friendly products and initiatives, and provide opportunities to think about the importance of CO2 reduction and the environment and energy. In addition, the company will play an important role in realizing a hydrogen society, such as the use of hydrogen measuring machines manufactured by the company at more than 50% of hydrogen stations in Japan, and will also work to disseminate information at international exhibitions and other events.	“Parent and Child Social Studies Tour” sponsored by Sakae Ward
Practical Award	Consumer cooperative eucorp (application document (PDF: 2,992KB))	We are working to reduce food loss by conducting food drives at stores, donating products that can no longer be delivered to union members due to various reasons to food banks, and displaying them until the expiration date and expiration date. In addition, we will engage in educational activities for the younger generation, such as accepting lectures and tours for high schools and universities.	All stores are engaged in food drive activities twice a year.

elementary school studenｔ, Students and Students (2 groups)
Type of award	Name of the recipient	Overview of Activities	Activity Photo
Grand Prize	Yokohama City Kanazawa Elementary School (application document (PDF: 952KB))	In May, as a marine festival, first- to sixth-grade students conduct sea-themed hands-on activities (such as cleaning up Marine Park). Fourth-year students continue to grow seedlings from eelgrass seeds and return them to the sea. The elementary school studenｔ takes the initiative in thinking about what he can do to enrich the sea.	Marine Festa at all schools elementary school studenｔ
Practical Award	Yokohama Municipal Elementary School primrose Project (Application Document (PDF: 2,427KB)) ＊Received the Special Biodiversity Award at the same time	Three years have passed since Koki Elementary School switched from cooperation to the main constituents of Shin-Yokohama Park and the Yokohama primrose Association in 2009 to spread the quasi-endangered species primrose of the Ministry of the Environment Red List to Shin-Yokohama Park. We have been switching from sixth graders to second and third graders so that they have a consciousness to protect the environment and understand the area and foster children who are loved by the community.	The sixth grader took root in December and transplanted to Shin-Yokohama Park in January.

Special Biodiversity Award (1 organization)
Name of the recipient
Yokohama Municipal Elementary School primrose Project ＊Received the Practical Award for Students in elementary school studenｔ

Public Relations and Press

Press release
March 19, 2020 Winners of the 27th Yokohama Environmental Activities Award

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