In Bangkok (Thailand), we visited local primary schools and gave lessons on sorting trash. Since waste separation is not a common practice in Thailand, these lessons were given to convey the importance of this activity. Lessons were given using games to allow the children to learn while having fun.

A total of 38 teachers and students from a local high school in Kaohsiung visited our Fuji Plant and TSC in Japan. This visit was part of the Chemical Industry Program, which aims is to provide career education related to the chemical industry. This was the second time the program had been held, following its first run in the previous fiscal year. After the tour, representative students delivered statements of gratitude and presented us with a letter of appreciation and commemorative gift.

In Hanoi (Vietnam), we participated in a next-generation development project (called Joint Lab) undertaken jointly by several Japanese companies and held seminars for students covering topics from the basics of resins to the basics of molding. On the day, around 60 students participated, and some of them later indicating that they were able to gain practical knowledge and greater familiarity with the latest technologies.

In Bangkok (Thailand), we have been participating in a project to develop robot components using dies in collaboration with a local engineering university. As part of the project, a lecture was held to share knowledge on engineering plastics and related topics, which attracted 139 university students.

In Kaohsiung, we conducted lessons on CO2 reductions at three local primary schools. Quizzes were administered with presents given to students who answered questions correctly, and other fun activities were introduced, thereby creating an opportunity to raise environmental awareness among the children in the area.

In Farmington Hills (USA), an event known as “Open Lab Day” was held to introduce TSC to local university students. As part of this event, engineering plastics were introduced, and molding machines were demonstrated. The students enjoyed this event and indicated an eagerness to participate again next time.

In Kaohsiung, an annual painting contest based on themes to encourage recycling and reducing electricity consumption and organized to raise awareness of the need to reduce CO2 was once again held this year. A total of 48 children from 38 local primary schools submitted entries and winners were presented with certificates and participation prize money.