Ritsumeikan University Campus Tour
- Learning about decarbonization from students' efforts -

Features of this Plan

• [Program content]

  ✅ Generate electricity using the power of the sun?
  Experience renewable energy through the solar panels installed on campus and a monitor that shows the amount of electricity generated in real time!

   

  ✅ Fallen leaves help grow vegetables!
  Visitors can see how fallen leaves and food scraps on campus are used to make leaf mold and compost, and how vegetables are grown in a farm. Experience the cycle of nature.

   

  ✅"Mottainai" will change the future
  Composting unused food from the university cafeteria. A valuable experience that teaches the importance of food and ways to reduce waste.

   

  ✅ Sustainable Campus Tour with University Students
  Each group will be accompanied by a Ritsumeikan University student as a guide. This is a chance to get a feel for the university atmosphere while deepening your interest in the environment!

• [Program schedule example]

  ① Introduction to the university (studying at Ritsumeikan, extracurricular activities, etc.)
  ② What is decarbonization? (Slides for easy explanation)
  3. Let's take a look at solar panels! (Shitokukan)
  ④ Visit to the compost and leaf mold making site on campus (Uni Com/Kreis activity base)
  ⑤ Visit a new farm! (Kreis Farm)
  ⑥ Introducing the food circulation system at the university cafeteria (Zonshinkan)
  7. Visit the Library and Jury Court (a space for history and learning)
  Total time: 80 minutes (including 15 minutes walking time)

   

  *One Ritsumeikan student will guide each group of 10 people.

  *This program is open to elementary and junior high school students only. High school students are not allowed to participate.