CIRCULAR ECONOMY EXPO Tokyo

The Circular Economy Expo, abbreviated as CE JAPAN, marks an innovative turning point in the development and promotion of sustainable business practices and technologies. This standout event, held annually in March, was launched in 2024 by RX Japan, a leading organizer of trade fairs and conferences. The prestigious venue, Tokyo Big Sight, provides an ideal platform for companies, startups, research institutions, and sustainability enthusiasts to showcase and discuss the latest innovations and solutions for a circular economy.

As part of the Green Transformation Week, the expo plays a crucial role in raising awareness about the importance and benefits of the circular economy. It offers a comprehensive overview of current developments, challenges, and opportunities across various sectors, including consulting, product design, sustainable materials, Product as a Service (PaaS), recycling, reuse, refurbishment, and water management.

The topics covered include consultancy services for sustainable management, promotion of the circular economy, and visualization of supply chain data. In the area of circular design, innovative product designs, solutions for longevity, service orientation, material selection, product modularization, and recycling are presented. Exhibitors also showcase a variety of materials, including bioplastics, cellulose, and cellulose nanofibers (CNF), biodegradable plastics, recycled materials, and eco-friendly packaging solutions. The expo additionally provides insights into cloud services, platforms, subscription services, as well as sharing and leasing models. Special emphasis is placed on recycling, reuse, and refurbishment focusing on product restoration, disassembly, sorting, resource recovery, recycling technologies, and environmental equipment. Solutions for water recycling, treatment, various treatment membranes, filtration technologies, and desalination processes are also displayed.

CE JAPAN stands out for its comprehensive approach to promoting the circular economy. Highlights include interactive exhibitions, workshops, and lectures by leading experts, offering practical insights and innovative approaches. The event encourages exchanges among industry leaders, policymakers, and consumers to build networks, forge partnerships, and collectively shape a more sustainable future.

Tokyo Big Sight, also known as the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, is Japan's largest convention and exhibition center. With its impressive architecture, top-notch facilities, and excellent transportation links, it provides ideal conditions for CE JAPAN and its participants.

Overall, CE JAPAN represents a groundbreaking initiative aimed at sensitizing and mobilizing companies and consumers to the principles of the circular economy. By combining exhibition, education, and networking, it offers a unique opportunity to explore and advance the latest technologies and strategies for sustainable economic practices.

The CIRCULAR ECONOMY EXPO will take place on 3 days from Tuesday, 17. March to Thursday, 19. March 2026 in Tokyo.