What is One Hand One Clean? A trash pickup project for a better future for Ishigaki Island.

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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 Ishigaki IslandThis section describes the ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECT, which is a

 

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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.

 

The ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECT aims to eliminate trash from the beaches of Ishigaki Island.

 

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 storeSearch 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.

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.

 

Challenges for Ishigaki Island

Ishigaki Island has several challenges.

 

Chronic youth exodus and coral bleaching problems...

 

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 Ishigaki 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 Ishigaki Island
Toward the Future
Initiatives implemented by PIPI

What can we do to address such issues?

 

Pipi is committed to a better future for Ishigaki 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 a little at a time toward a better future for Ishigaki Island?

 

(2) Carbon neutral
effort

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

 

What is the carbon offsetting initiative by marine stores on Ishigaki Island?First of its kind 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 SDGsThe event is also being held in

 

Specifically, participants will learn about the trash problem on Miyako Island and pick up trash 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 communityI am doing it.

 

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 Ishigaki Island because they were fascinated by the sea and nature of the island.

 

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

 

And I want everyone who visits Ishigaki Island to see the beautiful Ishigaki Island and enjoy their stay.

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

 

We encourage everyone to participate in the ONE HAND ONE CLEAN PROJECT when doing activities on Ishigaki Island.

 

Thank you for reading to the end.

This article was written by.

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

Currently, as a staff member of [ADVENTURE PiPi], I provide activity experiences to visitors to Ishigaki Island and write articles of local origin for tourists.

We provide information on sightseeing spots, popular beaches, how to enjoy each season, and how to choose tours from a local's point of view, with an emphasis on conveying the charm of Ishigaki Island in a "real" and "easy-to-understand" way. We deliver useful information so that you can enjoy your first trip to Ishigaki without worries.

What is Ishigaki Island like? Which activities should I choose? we will tell you about the present state of the island with all our heart!