Case Study The Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan The Challenge Japan is known for its fast-paced, innovative culture and the conveniences that technology brings. One of its most popular conveniences are the millions of vending machines placed around the country. While the vending machines make it easy for citizens to purchase a quick meal or beverage, they are directly impacting the amount of plastic waste that the country generates. Japan has one of the best recycling infrastructures in the world, with the recycling rate reaching 83% in 2015. However, the cost to recycle a plastic bottle is more expensive than it is just to create a new one, and it requires three times more energy to recycle plastic bottles. This energy is produced from fossil fuel plants that power the recycling

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