Membership Type
会員種別
The Resource Recycling Council (RRC), a general incorporated association, is different from industry organizations within the same sector. It brings together a variety of stakeholders involved in the circular economy, including large corporations, startups, manufacturers, retailers, waste generators, collection and transportation companies, recycling businesses, financial institutions, local governments, experts, ministries, and related organizations, to collaborate and work beyond industry boundaries.
Membership is divided into five categories: Regular Members and Startup Members, who actively participate in activities; Approval Members, who support the council's mission; Supporting Members, who assist and support activities; and Special Members, who are recommended by employees and possess specialized knowledge.
In addition to members, the council also involves Sponsors, who support and collaborate with the council's activities, and Observers, such as government and public agencies, from whom the council seeks opinions as needed.
- For those considering membership
- If you are unsure which membership to choose, we recommend first applying as an "Approval Member," which has no admission or annual fees.
As an Endorsing Member, you will receive our "RRC Magazine" (information on resource circulation) and invitations to events and seminars that provide networking opportunities with various stakeholders in the resource circulation sector.
If you wish to participate in projects after joining, you can switch to another membership category, such as Full Membership, at any time.
Click here to apply for Approval Membership.
Click here to apply for membership after confirming the membership type.
Click here to apply for Sponsorship or Observer Membership.
| Approval Member | Regular Member | Startup Member | Supporting Member | Special Member | |||
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| Platinum | Gold | ||||||
| Companies, organizations, and individuals who express their support for the council's mission | Companies and organizations collaborating with the council | Startup companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs who express their support for the council's mission | Companies and organizations that specially assist and support the council's activities | Experts and local governments whom the council may invite to join | |||
| Annual membership fee※1 | Free | 100,000 yen per share | 20,000 yen per share | Separate plan | Free | ||
| Project Participation※2 | - | ○ | - | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Event participation privileges. | Discounted invitation. | Free invitation (up to 2 people) . | Free invitation (up to 2 people) . | Free invitation. | Free invitation (up to 2 people) . | Free invitation (up to 2 people) . | |
| Receipt of RRC Magazine. | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Participation in Policy Making.※3 | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Member introduction and matching. | - | - | - | ○ | - | - | |
| P R |
Logo placement on the website. | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○(Extra large size) | ○(Large size) | ○ |
| PR announcement (RRC Magazine & owned media) | - | ○ | Available upon request (Generally one time) | ○(Per session) | △(One-time only) | Available upon request | |
| Article feature (RRC Magazine & owned media) | - | ○ | |||||
| Presentation opportunities & exhibition (during council-hosted events) | - | ○ | ○ | - | |||
Upon application for membership, we will conduct a review based on the information you have provided.
Please note that it may take some time for approval.
※1There is no admission fee. The membership period runs from January to December each year.
※2In principle, project participation is limited to Full Members and Special Members. Members for each project are appointed by the Secretariat, taking into account the theme and the required number of participants. Furthermore, the Board of Directors or the Secretariat may request cooperation with surveys regarding the Council's activities from Endorsing Members, Supporting Members, Startup Members, and sponsoring or observer companies/organizations. They may also be invited to participate (optionally) in projects involving Full and Special Members.
※2Platinum Supporting Members can participate in projects as observers.
※3Members, sponsors, and observers can participate in policy making through surveys conducted by the board of directors and the secretariat.
For details regarding membership enrollment, please refer to the following regulations.
※Sponsors and Observers are not subject to the Membership Regulations and Membership Fee Regulations.Activity OverviewAbout
| Approval Member | Regular Member | Startup Member | Supporting Member | Special Member | ||
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| Platinum | Gold | |||||
| Companies, organizations, and individuals who express their support for the council's mission | Companies and organizations collaborating with the council | Startup companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs who express their support for the council's mission | Companies and organizations that specially assist and support the council's activities | Experts and local governments whom the council may invite to join | ||
| Annual membership fee | Free | 100,000 yen per share | 20,000 yen per share | Separate plan | Free | |
| Activity Overview | ・The Board of Directors or the Secretariat may request your cooperation with surveys regarding the Council's activities or invite you to participate in projects (optional). |
・Project Participation ・意見交換や協働を通じ、政策提言や実効性ある資源・炭素循環モデルの社会実装を推進します |
・Project Participation ・The Board of Directors or the Secretariat may request your cooperation with surveys regarding the Council's activities or invite you to participate in projects (optional) involving Full and Special Members. |
・The Board of Directors or the Secretariat may request your cooperation with surveys regarding the Council's activities or invite you to participate in projects (optional). | ・The Board of Directors or the Secretariat may request your cooperation with surveys regarding the Council's activities or invite you to participate in projects (optional). | |
| Benefits |
・Discounted event invitation. ・Receiving circular economy-related information via RRC Magazine. |
・Project Participation Rights ・PR announcements and article publication in RRC Magazine and owned media. ・Free event invitation (up to 2 people). ・Presentation at events and exhibition booth. ・Receiving circular economy-related information via RRC Magazine. |
・Project Participation Rights ・Free event invitation (up to 2 people). ・Free invitation to networking and other events for startups (up to 2 people). ・Receiving circular economy-related information via RRC Magazine. |
・Matching with member companies and arrangement of individual meetings. ・PR announcements and article publication in RRC Magazine and owned media. ・Free event invitation ・Presentation at events and exhibition booth. ・Receiving circular economy-related information via RRC Magazine. |
・Free event invitation ・Receiving circular economy-related information via RRC Magazine. ※PR opportunities and others are available upon request. |
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Sponsor & ObserverMembership
A sponsor is a company or organization that supports and collaborates with the council's activities. An observer is a government or public agency from which the council seeks opinions as needed.
| Sponsor | Observer | |
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| Companies and organizations that support and collaborate with the council's activities | Government and public agencies from which the council seeks opinions as needed | |
| Annual membership fee | Free | Free |
| Activity Overview |
The Board of Directors or the Secretariat may request your cooperation with surveys regarding the Council's activities or invite you to participate in projects (optional). ※プロジェクトは、原則、正会員と特別会員のみ参加できます。理事や事務局から当協議会の活動に関するアンケートへのご協力依頼や、正会員と特別会員が参加するプロジェクトへの参加（任意）を求めることがあります。。 |
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| Benefits |
・Free event invitation (up to 2 people) ・Receiving circular economy-related information via RRC Magazine. ※PR opportunities and others are available upon request. |
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Upon application for membership, we will conduct a review based on the information you have provided.
Please note that it may take some time for approval.