Environmental Efforts
Our goal is to become an "environmentally friendly factory," so we have been engaged in efforts such as reducing energy consumption and environmental impacts, community beautification, and zero greenhouse gas emissions.
In June 2008, we achieved zero emissions* and were certified by Ibaraki Prefecture as an Excellent Recycler and an Eco-Business.
By achieving zero emissions, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced, leading to climate change mitigation.
The main practice is to convert waste materials generated in the product manufacturing process into valuable resources by sorting them thoroughly, and to reduce costs by selecting appropriate disposal companies while complying with the revised laws and regulations.
Initially, the cost of disposal exceeded the cost of sale, but this has been reversed since 2008 after the above-mentioned subdivision and re-selection of vendors.
In addition, in order to improve the quality of recycling, we aim to reduce the burden on the global environment by shifting our selection from thermal recycling, in which incineration energy is reused at the time of disposal, to material recycling, in which the material is reused from object to object with less environmental impact.
Breakdown of recycling (Material 86% : Thermal 14%)
Zero emission = Aiming for zero landfill disposal of waste by reusing waste from one industry by another industry.
Percentage of recycled materials and recycling methods in waste
Zero Emission Flow
Industrial Waste Disposal Costs and Recycling Sales
100% Switch to LEDs
All fluorescent and mercury lamps on the company's premises were replaced with LED lamps, resulting in a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from lighting and a reduction in energy costs.
Introduction of electric vehicles
We have introduced electric vehicles in our company fleet to reduce CO2 emissions and to promote environmentally friendly automobile use.
Other Environmental Efforts
[Community beautification]
We regularly clean the sidewalks and plots of greenery in front of the premises to keep the area looking nice.
[Volunteer efforts to remove illegally dumped rubbish]
We are endeavoring to contribute to society by participating in volunteer work organized by the Ibaraki Industrial Waste Association to remove illegally dumped rubbish.
Other Certifications
Certified as an Ibaraki Eco-friendly Business
This system registers businesses, regardless of their size or type, that are implementing environmental efforts as "Ibaraki Eco-friendly Businesses" and it widely informs the residents of Ibaraki Prefecture of those efforts.
Our proactive efforts to reduce energy consumption were rated as Category AAA.
https://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/seikatsukankyo/kansei/kankyo/iba-eco-jigyosho.html
Certified as an Excellent Recycler by Ibaraki Prefecture
This system is intended to promote reduced industrial waste by certifying businesses in Ibaraki Prefecture that are actively engaged in the recycling of industrial waste as Excellent Recyclers.
We have been certified as a "100% Recycling Business" that recycles 100% of its industrial waste.