The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) is pleased to announce that bidding for reuse of Building Materials/Equipment will open on 28 July 2025. The items available this time have been posted on the website ahead of when bidding opens, so please check them and participate in bidding.
“EXPO CIRCULAR MARKET MYAKU-ICHI!” is a service that matches the supply and demand for the relocation and reuse of facilities, building materials, equipment, supplies, etc. from the Expo site. Through this service, the Association is working to promote the reuse of facilities and equipment throughout the country in the future, as well as to reduce industrial waste, and realise a circular economy.
Bidding Period
Monday 28 July, 2025 to Monday 25 August, 2025
Details
The items available in the current round of bidding are items that are left over from the previous bidding of 20 June (Garden Parasols/Table Sets/Western-style Toilets and Urinals/ Kitchen Equipment etc.), and the minimum bid prices have been reevaluated. The minimum bid price excludes the cost of removal/demolition, which was required in previous biddings. The minimum price of each item has been significantly reduced.
About “EXPO CIRCULAR MARKET MYAKU-ICHI!”
The website is divided into three services: “Relocation of facilities, etc.”, “Reuse of building materials and equipment,” and “Reuse of furniture and fixtures.” For the reuse of Building Materials/Equipment, a list of the items available is posted on the website before bidding opens. For more information, click the following links:
– MYAKU-ICHI! “Reuse of building materials/equipment” website
https://www.reuse-materials.jp/mk2/ac/
MYAKU-ICHI! Schedule
・Relocation of facilities, etc.
Period: Tue. 6 August 2024 – August 2025 (tbc)
・Reuse of Building Materials/Equipment
Period: Tue. 4 February 2025 – September 2025 (tbc)
・Reuse of furniture and fixtures
Period: October 2025 – end of March 2026 (tbc)
(For Reference)
・Future Society Showcase Project “Green Expo”: Sponsors of the Reuse Matching Project Decided
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20240719-01/
・Reuse Matching Site “EXPO CIRCULAR MARKET MYAKU-ICHI!” Service Launched
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20240806-01/
・Future Society Showcase Project “Green Expo”: Sponsors of the Reuse Matching Project Decided
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20241225-06/
(Sustainability Bureau)