What is One Hand One Clean? A project to pick up trash for a better future.

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Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry to interrupt.ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECT"Have you ever heard of the

 

In this column,Project to clean up the beaches of Iriomote IslandThis section describes the ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECT, which is a

 

Please check it out!

 

ONE HAND ONE CLEAN
What is PROJECT?

It was jointly planned by Yukihiro Ohama, who runs a marine activity business on Ishigaki Island, and Miyuki Horike, who works as a designer,Garbage Pickup ProjectIt is.

 

To expand this circle of conservation,Unique to PiPiWe are also implementing this initiative on the beaches of Iriomote Island in

 

One man with one hand picks up one piece of trash."The rules of the program are that it should be casual, fun, and a little bit at a time.

We are working with marine activity companies to have not only island residents but also tourists help us.

 

After participating in marine activities,All you have to do is pick up one piece of trash and leave!

The beauty of the ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECT is that it is easy, fun, and can be started a little at a time, as I mentioned earlier.

 

ONE HAND ONE CLEAN
How the PROJECT began

One college student traveled to Ishigaki Island in March 2018.

 

When I experienced marine activities, I met the owner there andIshigaki Island's Garbage ProblemWe talked about the

 

In talking with the owner of the company, a female college student who is studying design'Couldn't we use the power of design to solve our problems?'He thought it was a good idea.

 

That is how this project began.

 

ONE HAND ONE CLEAN
How to join the PROJECT

Participating in the ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECTActivity ShopSearch for the

 

Then take a tour of the participating activity stores.

 

After the tour, take back one piece of trash from the beach and you are done!

ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECT aims to be casual, fun, and a little bit at a time,There is nothing difficult about it.

Iriomotejima Pipi is one of the activity stores participating in the ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECT.

 

If you want to do something but don't know what to do, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

 

Issues in Iriomote Island

Iriomote Island has several challenges.

 

Environmental degradation due to the increase in the number of tourists exceeding the island's capacity and over-tourism has become a major problem.

 

Among them.Especially serious is the problem of marine debrisIt is.

 

Let's take a closer look at such marine debris issues.

 

marine debris problem

The amount of garbage washed ashore in the Yaeyama Islands, including Iriomote Island,That's about 70 tons per month!

 

Transporting trash collected on remote islands is expensive.

 

The incinerator on the island, with its weak firepower, could not burn everything,We have to go to the landfill.

 

Similar to the fluctuations in the number of tourists, the volume of business waste generated has also shown an increasing trend in recent years.

 

Better Iriomote Island
Toward the Future
Initiatives implemented by PIPI

What can we do to address such issues?

 

Pipi is for a better future of Iriomote Island.We are working on a variety of things.

 

Each of these will be described in detail!

 

(1) ONE HAND ONE CLEAN
Participation in PROJECT

Pipi also joined ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECTOne of the participating storesIt is.

 

The ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECT can be done in conjunction with our daily tours, so we take trash home with our clients after the tour.

 

Why don't you start casually, happily, and little by little for a better future of Iriomote Island?

 

(2) Carbon neutral
initiative

Pipi's carbon offset is the CO2 emitted from car and boat travel during the tour,Funding for forest conservation projects, etc.This is an effort to offset the cost by

 

What is the carbon offsetting initiative by marine stores on Iriomote Island?First attempt on the islandThe following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

 

In addition to preserving the beauty of nature, we will also contribute to the realization of the SDGs, which address the issue of global warming on a global scale.

 

(3) SDGs x Activities
Planning and holding

In Pipi,Training-type activity tour to learn about the SDGsis also held.

 

Specifically, the participants will learn about the garbage problem in Iriomote Island and pick up garbage while engaging in activities such as SUP and canoeing.

 

Competitive spirit can be enhanced by attaching points to the litter picked up and competing for total points, or by canoeing the litter and competing for the best time.

 

Why don't you contribute to SDSs through our activities?

 

4) Creating a comfortable working environment

PIPI offers a rich array of benefits and motivates its employees.

 

The abundance of benefits reduces employee stress and,Promotes healthy lifestyle habitsThe following is a list of the most common types of products that can be used in the market.

 

In addition, a good working environment for employees will also increase the employee retention rate.

 

(5) Cooperation with local communities and companies

Focused on working with local communities and businesses, and deepened cooperation with member organizations,Contributing to the development of the communityThe company is doing so.

 

We will continue to engage in social contribution activities as a member of the community.

 

Conclusion

In this convenient world, anyone can easily travel around the world.

 

The staff working at Pipi are all people who moved to Iriomotejima because they were fascinated by the sea and nature of the island.

 

Because it is such Iriomote Island,We want to leave Iriomote Island beautiful for many years to come.

 

And I want everyone who visits Iriomote Island to see and enjoy the beautiful Iriomote Island.

So Pipi.ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECTWe are participating in the

 

Please join the ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECT when you do activities in Iriomote Island.

 

Thank you for reading to the end.

This article was written by.

Nice to meet you! I am Nacky, a native of Osaka who moved to Iriomote Island because I was fascinated by the island. When I visited Iriomotejima for the first time on a trip, I was captivated by the nature and the warmth of the people, and I decided to move to Iriomotejima because I wanted to know and tell more about this place. I realized that I have been living in Iriomote Island for 7 years now.

Currently, as a staff member of [ADVENTURE PiPi], I am providing activity experiences to visitors to Iriomote Island and writing articles of local origin for tourists.

We are providing information on sightseeing spots, popular beaches, how to enjoy each season, and how to choose tours from a local's point of view, placing importance on conveying the charm of Iriomote Island in a "realistic" and "easy-to-understand" manner. We deliver useful information so that even first-time travelers can enjoy Iriomote without anxiety.

What is Iriomote Island like? Which activity should I choose? We will tell you about the present state of the island with all our hearts and minds!