▼ A variety of efforts have been initiated in various fields to ensure a sustainable society for the next generation.

▼ A variety of efforts have been initiated in various fields to ensure a sustainable society for the next generation.
Since the promulgation of the Basic Environment Law in 1993, the country's environmental, waste, and recycling-related legislation has been steadily progressing.
From a high-level perspective, the following three initiatives can be seen.
The first is resource recycling, which aims for effective use of limited resources and proper reuse of waste.
The second is the development of new renewable, decentralized energy sources to replace conventional energy sources and energy conservation efforts.
The third is the maintenance and preservation of existing natural ecosystems and the restoration and restoration of degraded natural ecosystems.
A variety of new businesses are being created in these various efforts to improve the environmental burden.
As we approach the 21st century, a book that will help us think of new business ideas is now making headlines in the United States.
The book is titled "Natural Capitalism" by Hunter Robbins, a well-known author of energy soft-bus theory.
In his book, Robbins focuses on the cycles of the natural world, or ecosystems.
For example, spiders eat crickets and flies and convert them into silk, abalone take in seawater and convert it into shells twice as strong as ceramic, and trees convert light, air, water, and soil into cellulose.
He calls these plants and animals "skilled manufacturers" that do not produce any waste.
He further argues that these ecologically friendly chemical processes are an attractive alternative to the brutal and inefficient production processes of existing industries.
In other words, they seek not only to reduce waste, but also to secure resources, energy, and ecosystems, as well as the endless possibilities of business opportunities.
He also cites many examples of the use of orange peels as an alternative to CFCs, as well as ideas for changing business models.
It seems that environmental businesses can find hints in the activities of the natural world.