Source: Peatix

Shibuya Mottainai Market will hold a food waste reduction event in line with October's "Food Loss Reduction Month."
This event calls on local residents to promote the 3Rs, with a focus on reducing food waste.

This year, there will be a large collection of workshops where you can learn about the global environment and the 3Rs in a fun way!
A workshop for parents and children will be held at the Shibuya Cultural Center, focusing on the themes of mottainai (wastefulness) and the 3Rs.

【Summary】
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2020
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Shibuya Cultural Center Owada (1F main plaza / 2F exhibition lobby and study room)
Admission fee: Free (some workshops require a fee)
Organized by: Shibuya Mottainai Market Executive Committee
Co-organized by Shibuya Ward

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[WS2] ITO EN Sustainability Initiatives: Discover the Eco-Friendliness of Tea.

Toward the realization of a resource-circulating society, ITO EN is working on horizontal recycling of PET bottles and recycling of "used tea leaves" generated during the manufacturing process. In this workshop, we will introduce in an easy-to-understand manner how to utilize used tea leaves and PET bottle recycling that can be put into practice at home.

You can learn things like this!

■How to make delicious tea → You can make it well at home!
■Tea leaf transformation technique → Tea leaves that you've finished drinking can be transformed into something amazing!
■Every time you use a plastic bottle → Where do the bottles go after you finish drinking them?

Make your own original fan using paper made from used tea leaves (coloring workshop)
Create your own cool fan by coloring the original Ito En character, "Oi Ocha-kun"!
Please join us with your family!
Have fun learning and develop an earth-friendly mindset

Cooperation: Ito En Co., Ltd.

■ITO EN Sustainability Initiatives Discover the "eco" in tea. (Application required)
Time: 1st session: 11:10-11:50 / 2nd session: 13:00-13:40 / 3rd session: 14:00-14:40
Duration: 40 minutes
Participation fee: Free
Participants: Elementary school students and above *Preschool children are also welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian
Capacity: 10 people per session (8 people per session with advance reservations)
What to bring: None

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[WS3] Kewpie Group's Sustainability Activities

The Kewpie Group's business activities are made possible by the bounty of nature, including raw materials.
Additionally, as a food manufacturer that utilizes limited food resources, we recognize our important responsibility to reduce food waste and make effective use of resources.
Among the initiatives we have undertaken so far, we will introduce the effective use of eggs and vegetables, and the upcycling of vegetables and fruits.

Cooperation: Kewpie Corporation

■ Kewpie Group's Sustainability (application required)
Time: 1st session: 11:00-11:45 / 2nd session: 12:15-13:00 / 3rd session: 14:00-14:45
Duration: 45 minutes
Participation fee: Free
Participants: Elementary school students and above *Preschool children are also welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian
Capacity: Approximately 10 people per session (8 people per session with advance reservations)
What to bring: None

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[WS4] Mottainai Parent-Child Cooking Class <Mottainai Nuggets>

Ingredients that are left over and cannot be used up, or parts that tend to be thrown away, such as vegetable cores
Transform leftover ingredients that tend to be wasted at home into delicious dishes!
This time we will make Mottainai nuggets using Ziploc® bags.
This is a cooking class that parents and children can attend to help them eat all the food they need without waste.

■Mottainai Parent-Child Cooking Class <Mottainai Nuggets> (Application required)
Time: 1st session: 11:45-12:30 / 2nd session: 13:30-14:15
Duration: 45 minutes
Participation fee: 100 yen/group
Participants: Children of elementary school age and above and their guardians
Capacity: 7 parent-child pairs (up to 3 people per pair per ticket)
What to bring: Apron, bandana
*If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance.

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[WS5] Make your own colorful candles using used cooking oil

An eco-friendly candle made from used vegetable cooking oil from homes and restaurants that is safe to touch.
Create your own candle using colorful candle parts.
It doesn't use fire, so it's safe for small children and can be enjoyed by both adults and children.

Cooperation: ABURABITO

■Make your own colorful candles using used cooking oil (application required)
Time: 1st session: 11:00-11:30 / 2nd session: 13:00-13:30 / 3rd session: 14:00-14:30
Duration: 30 minutes
Participation fee: 100 yen/person
Eligible participants: Elementary school students and above *Preschool children are also welcome if accompanied by a guardian
Capacity: 12 people (10 people per session with advance reservations)
What to bring: None

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[WS6] Create a one-of-a-kind piece of art using new materials made from food waste!

A special art experience using a new material made from food waste, developed by fabula, a startup from the University of Tokyo.
We create one-of-a-kind pieces using free-spirited ideas, not limited to brooches and key chains.
In addition to the fun of creating your own work, by actually touching and using the materials, you can experience the unique texture, scent, and story behind the fabula materials.
This program also provides an opportunity to think about a familiar social issue, "how to utilize unused resources," through manufacturing.

Cooperation: fabula Inc.

■Create a one-of-a-kind piece of art using new materials made from food waste! (Application required)
Time: 1st session: 11:00-11:45 / 2nd session: 12:15-13:00 / 3rd session: 14:00-14:45
Duration: 45 minutes
Participation fee: 100 yen/person
Eligible participants: Elementary school students and above *Preschool children are also welcome if accompanied by a guardian
Capacity: 10 people per session (8 people per session with advance reservations)
What to bring: None

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[WS1] Original Straps - T-shirt Upcycling WS - <No registration required>

A new T-shirt that is destined to be thrown away. Twisting a stretchy T-shirt.
You can choose your favorite color from multiple colors and we will create a unique, original strap for you.
In fact, this is made from a brand new T-shirt that was destined to be thrown away.
Through these topics, we hope to create an opportunity for people to learn about and become interested in issues such as mass waste and environmental issues.
Cooperation: WAcKA Co., Ltd.

■Original Strap ~ T-shirt Upcycling Workshop ~ <No registration required>
Hours: 11:00-15:00 (last entry at 14:30)
Duration: 30 minutes
Participation fee: 100 yen/person *Payment on the day
Eligible participants: Elementary school students and above *Preschool children are also allowed if accompanied by a guardian
Capacity: First 100 people / Approximately 10 people per session
What to bring: None

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[WS7] Stamp with Vegetable Scraps! Make Your Own Bag & Mini Marche (No Registration Required)

This is a workshop where you can enjoy making stamp art using vegetable scraps that would otherwise be thrown away.
We will be holding a workshop and mini market in the main plaza on the first floor, which anyone can participate in.

Cooperation: MUJI

■Stamp with vegetable scraps! Make your own original bag & mini market (no registration required)
Hours: 11:00-15:00 (last entry at 14:30)
* First come, first served, while stocks last.
Participation fee: 300 yen/person *Payment on the day
Eligible participants: Elementary school students and above *Preschool children are also welcome if accompanied by a guardian
Capacity: Approximately 10 people at a time
What to bring: None

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In addition to the workshops, there are plenty of other great events!

■Recycle at Shibuya Mottainai Market
■ Display and award ceremony of slogans calling for the reduction of food waste
■Collection of recyclable items such as tableware and toys by the Shibuya Ward Cleaning and Recycling Division, as well as food drives
■Distribution of a fun guidebook for learning about reducing food waste, Ziploc® (samples), and a guidebook for freezing and storing food
■Keyword rally where you can win wonderful prizes

Please check the website for more details.
https://shibuya-mottainai.tokyo/

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▼▼Application process▼▼

1. Purchase tickets for the number of participants on Peatix
Please read the notes on participation application before applying for tickets.
Registration for each workshop will close once capacity has been reached.
You can also make reservations by phone. (TEL: 03-6427-1085 *Reception hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00)
*For workshops that you register for at any time, please come directly to the venue.

2. Registration on the day of the event
Please check in at the venue at least 5 minutes before the workshop starts.
Please tell the staff the name of the participant or the parent/guardian who applied.

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▼▼Notes on application for participation▼▼

・The meeting time for the "Workshop" is 5 minutes before the program starts. (For example, if the program starts at 13:00, please arrive by 12:55.)
Please note that if you do not arrive at the appointed time, your reservation will be canceled and your spot will be given to a customer on the waiting list on the day.

・Video and still images taken during the workshop may be recorded and posted on the official website, social media, and other public relations media operated by the Executive Committee or the workshop organization. If you would like to avoid having your child's video and still images made public, please speak to the reception staff at the venue on the day of the workshop.

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▼▼FAQ▼▼

Q1. Can I apply on the day of the workshop?
We also plan to have a limited number of tickets available on the day for workshops that require advance registration.
However, advance reservations will be given priority, so we recommend that you make a reservation in advance if you wish to participate.
If you would like to purchase tickets on the day, they will be accepted at the venue from 10:30 on the day.
For workshops that accept registrations on the day, please come directly to the venue.

Q2. I would like to change or cancel my participation time.
Please confirm the workshop you have booked and your name on the application and contact us by email or phone.
Please note that we may not be able to accommodate changes to participation times, etc. depending on the reservation situation.

Q3. Can I join the workshop in the middle?
If you contact us in advance, you can join in up to 5 minutes after the start of the session.
In addition, if you do not show up after the meeting time without contacting us,
Please note that priority will be given to those on the waiting list for cancellations on the day.

Q4. Is there anything I need to bring on the day?
Please check the "What to bring" section for each workshop.

Q5. Can children participate alone?
There is an age limit for each workshop, so as long as you are within that age range, it is possible to participate.
However, for safety reasons, we recommend that parents supervise their children nearby.

Q6.Can adults participate?
This is a workshop aimed primarily at children (elementary school students),
Adults can also participate if they wish.

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