——Uniform Recycling Program:

Waseda University does not have a dedicated "uniform recycling" program, but it promotes clothing recycling through its Sustainability Committee and student clubs. Key initiatives include:

——"Waseda Eco Project": A campus sustainability effort that includes clothing collection bins (partnering with Japanese environmental organizations).

-Reference: Waseda University’s Sustainability Initiatives .

-Details: Designated collection points (e.g., student centers) accept old uniforms and clothing.

——Student-Led Activities:

◦ The "Waseda Reuse Circle" club organizes regular secondhand exchanges (including uniforms and textbooks).

- Example announcements: Waseda student activity portal (search using Japanese keywords like "リユース" [reuse] or "制服" [uniform]).

2. Japan’s National Uniform Recycling Network (Including Waseda Students)

——"School Uniform Bank" System:

Waseda students can donate or request secondhand uniforms through:

——Tokyo Rental Uniform: A platform for uniform sharing (supports online applications).

——National Uniform Reuse Map: Lists collection points in Tokyo, some near Waseda’s campus.

3. Media Coverage & Case Studies

Waseda Student Initiatives:

——A 2021 Asahi Shimbun article titled "Students Building a Sustainable Campus" mentioned Waseda students refurbishing and redistributing graduates’ old uniforms (no direct link; search for the title).

——Alternative reference: Keio University’s "KEIO Uniform Share"