The J-League of soccer and the Ministry of the Environment have signed an agreement to work on climate change countermeasures, and Mitsuru Murai, chairman of the J-League, has expressed his intention to aim for all clubs not to use disposable plastics by 2025. It was.
The cooperation agreement was signed on the 28th with the attendance of J.League Chairman Murai and Minister of the Environment Koizumi.
Under the agreement, in order to promote the transition to a decarbonized society and a recycling-oriented economic society that works on the reuse of resources, cooperation in dissemination activities, etc., and promotion of local production for local consumption in the hometown of each club, etc. It is said.
After the conclusion, an exchange of opinions was held with Mr. Kengo Nakamura, a former Kawasaki Frontale who retired last year, and Mr. Nakamura introduced that he and his supporters carried out cleaning activities in the Tama River during his active career. I feel that the circle is expanding. We must leave the earth in good condition for the next generation of children. "
In addition, Minister Koizumi said, "Just as soccer cannot be played without a pitch, if the earth is not healthy, the economy and livelihood will not be possible. In advancing climate change countermeasures, the J League rooted in the region is an indispensable player. It's one. "
Mr. Murai said, "There is a sense of crisis that there will be climate change problems even if we can overcome the new corona," and by 2025, all clubs will not use disposable plastic made from petroleum. I clarified the idea I am aiming for.