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Dressing for the Weather

Friday 11th of May 2007 11:43:20 PM

In an effort to cut back on energy usage in office buildings and reduce the amount of green house gases that lead to global warming, Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, is encouraging people to wear short-sleeved shirts similar to those found on the island of Okinawa. Light-weight and easy to wear, the government hopes this will help office building reduce the amount of energy used on air conditioning during the summer months. More professional than T-Shirts, but less bulky than Polo Shirts, Okinawa shirts, closely resemble Hawaiian shirts because of the fabric and patterns.

As a way to show businessmen they can still look professional at the office while wearing these shirts, Prime Minister Abe has instructed everyone on his staff to wear the shirts to work so they can be photographed. The Japanese government has tried this tactic before, but it has been met with only moderate success.

Saving energy has been the topic in many countries for a number of years. Former Prime Minister, Junichiro Koizumi, launched the Cool Biz Campaign in 2005 as a way to help conserve energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Each year, beginning in June, thermostats in many office buildings are set to 28 degrees Celsius. Employees are encouraged to wear lighter clothing in order to stay cool.

“We hope that the public will reconsider their individual lifestyles and cooperate where they can to protect the environment," said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuhisa Shiozaki. Even though is has been estimated that the Cool Biz Campaign has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 1.14 million tons in 2006, according to the Japanese Ministry of Environment, some businesses want to maintain a professional atmosphere in the workplace by wearing suits and other business attire.

(c)Martinez Ferre, www.sxc.hu