Japan aims to expand reuse of Fukushima decontamination soil

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Japan's Environment Ministry plans to launch full-scale efforts to recycle soil collected during decontamination work at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant after the 2011 meltdown. The ministry seeks to reuse soil with low levels of radioactive contamination from areas polluted by the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings' facility. It began using the soil in the front garden of the Prime Minister's Office and flower beds at central government offices in Tokyo's Kasumigaseki district last year.

The 2011 meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, resulted from the Great East Japan Earthquake and contaminated surrounding areas with radiation. Decontamination efforts collected large amounts of soil from these polluted sites.

Japan's Environment Ministry is pushing to reuse soil with low levels of radioactive contamination. Last year, it started experimental use of this soil in the front garden of the Prime Minister's Office and flower beds at central government offices in Tokyo's Kasumigaseki district. This initiative aims to verify safety while promoting resource efficiency.

Moving forward, the ministry plans full-scale recycling operations. These efforts support Fukushima's recovery and environmental protection. Key terms include Fukushima, Fukushima No. 1, Tepco, radiation, and 3/11.

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