Announced details
Waste reduction and reduction of environmental impact in furniture, building materials and store operations
A partnership agreement was entered into on 29 September 2026.
Based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with Yamagami Tsuyoshi (山上剛史) as representative director. Established in July 2024 as the Japanese subsidiary of ChopValue Manufacturing Ltd., founded in 2016. In April 2025, it opened Japan’s first microfactory in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, and collaborates and conducts joint research with complexes and construction and furniture manufacturers.
Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture (ChopValue Japan microfactory)
In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.
ChopValue Japan official website (https://chopvalue.jp/)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Business for upcycling used disposable chopsticks into furniture, building materials and other products |
| Counterparty | ChopValue Manufacturing Japan Co., Ltd. |
| Counterparty overview | Based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with Yamagami Tsuyoshi (山上剛史) as representative director. Established in July 2024 as the Japanese subsidiary of ChopValue Manufacturing Ltd., founded in 2016. In April 2025, it opened Japan’s first microfactory in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, and collaborates and conducts joint research with complexes and construction and furniture manufacturers. |
| Relationship with the Company | A partnership agreement was entered into on 29 September 2026. |
| Contract Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Launch date | Collection of disposable chopsticks will initially begin at Kagonoya stores within the Group (start date and implementation schedule not disclosed). |
| Applicable area | Waste reduction and reduction of environmental impact in furniture, building materials and store operations |
| Location | Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture (ChopValue Japan microfactory) |
| Source | ChopValue Japan official website (https://chopvalue.jp/) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.As part of its environmental contribution efforts, to reduce waste, curb greenhouse gas emissions associated with the treatment of combustible waste, help create a circular economy and reduce environmental impact.