Other Environmental Technology
Visitors to the Toyota Ecoful Town will find examples of environmental technology at work in various locations around the grounds, such as the wall greenery of the Pavilion, green parking lots, and water-retentive pavements to retain rainwater, all of which help counter the higher temperatures generated by urban heat islands. Visitors are recommended to explore the Ecoful Town, looking out for the sign “Environmental Technology.” [Explanation of Terminology] Sustainable plant An environmentally sustainable plant that is constructed and managed from three perspectives: energy reduction, energy conversion, and ecological preservation by promoting interaction with the local community
- BBE-5 [Optimal moisturization]
- The water-retaining non-woven fabric sheet called “BBE-5” placed under the soil promotes root growth, prevents water shortage, and keeps root pots from slipping out from seedling receivers due to strong winds. BBE-5 is also suitable for the greening of parking lots. Exhibitor: Bamboo-en Inc.
- Solar-powered security cameras
- Security cameras are operated by electricity generated by firmly installed solar panels. Exhibitor: TEAM Ecollabo Co. Ltd.
- Coating material with an environmental function
- This coating material, made from molten slag generated in the Togari Clean Center in Toyota City, has the function of retaining water and preventing temperature rises, thereby contributing to lessening the heat-island effect in a city. Exhibitor: Unison Co., Ltd.
- Water-retentive pavement “Coolvave Fine”
- Coolvave Fine, an environmentally friendly pavement system with a high water retaining capability, is designed to relieve heat island phenomena and prevent damage from turning a steering wheel during the stopping of a vehicle. Exhibitor: Yahagi Road Co., Ltd.
- Wooden pavement material “Weed Lock”
- This is the first wooden pavement material to allow the entry of vehicles. This environmentally friendly product, which can be made from 100% recycled wood waste, helps prevent temperature rises in the pavement surfaces of urban areas. Exhibitor: Suzuken Co., Ltd.
- Compact hydraulic power unit
- Can be made with a 3D printer and enables electric power generation at low cost and in a space-saving manner. Visitors can see a compact hydraulic power unit demonstrating its ability in the Concept Garden. Exhibitor: Kojima Industries Corp.
- “Moku Moku” (wooden) Pergola
- This low-cost garden material is made of locally grown trees, contributing to promoting the use of wood grown in Toyota City, including timber from forest thinning. Exhibitor: Toyota Forestry Association
- Garbage Disposer “Kankyo Eco Bijin”
- This eco-friendly garbage disposal machine with an air-cleaning function is capable of accepting up to 1,000 grams of garbage a day and composting approx. 99.8% of the waste within 24 hours. Exhibitor: Sakura Eco Clean Co., Ltd.
- Water dispenser “Izumi Seseragi”
- Simply turn on the power, and this water dispenser generates safe, delicious drinking water from vapor in the air. (Generative capacity: approx. 4 liters per day; about 24 yen per liter) Exhibitor: TERU Inc.
