Act & Engage

Environmental Awareness through Soap-Making / Lake Biwa / Japan

1. Name

Shiori Mimachi

 

2. Country of Residence

Japan

 

3. Organization Name

Ainomachi Eco Club

 

4. Name of Target Lake/Lake Information: The basic information of the lake.

Lake Biwa

 

5. Purpose of the Activity: Specific goals and objectives.

To increase the number of people who understand how their lives affect the environment and society, using soap as an entry point.

 

6. Activity Description: e.g., water quality testing, monitoring, cleanup efforts, environmental education.

Support for community soap-making activity, environmental education

 

7. Number of Participants: The number of youth involved

4

 

8. Outcomes and Impact: Data or reports obtained as a result of the activity

We provided environmental education to over 3,000 people last year.

 

9. Sustainability and Future Outlook: funding sources and collaborating Organizations

Half of our fund is provided by Higashiomi city. The other half is mainly provided by sales of products such as soap, rapeseed oil and organic fertilizer.

 

10. Please share the link to the video introducing your activities.

https://youtube.com/shorts/b1fEXB7cKfM?si=WLIVE1w8IddW0ul1