The CETCL opened in 2006 with the aim of integrating the functions of the former Environmental Science Education and Research Center and the Local Information Exchange Center, and developing new projects efficiently. The Center comprises a support organization that has been established to promote cooperation between industry, academia (civic) and government with the aim of contributing to the development of local industry and culture by actively sharing the results of KOSEN's daily research and education, and techniques for conducting experiments, analysis and education. The Center engages in research and education concerning knowledge and techniques related to environmental science and contributes toward the development of local industry and improvement of citizens' living environment.

　The Center is administrated by a committee comprising members selected from each of the five departments, which engages in four categories of activities (management and administration, liaison, technical support, and educational support). The Center provides assistance for research and development, experimental and analytical services, and technical consultation; holds lectures and hosts conferences; publishes a List of Seeds for Technology and Education; hosts open college meetings and training sessions ; and engages in a wide variety of other activities that support local businesses, and primary and junior high schools.

ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer

X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer