The NH Foods Group has set goals to reduce the amount of waste generated in Japan and improve the recycling rate associated with its business activities.
We consider plastic waste generated at our business locations to also be an important resource, and are working with companies that recycle plastics and manufacturers of plastic products to see if this waste can be used as raw materials for plastic products.
Material Recycling of Plastics
Recycling the plastic wrap used to prevent cargo from shifting
As the entity responsible for the distribution of our products, Nippon Daily Net Co., Ltd., is working to recycle the plastic wrap used to prevent cargo from shifting, which is currently discarded.
The company produces handbags that contain the collected film at a ratio of about 20%, which are then used at events organized by the Group, for example. The company is also examining whether this film can be converted into a raw material for reuse in plastic wrap.
Considerations Regarding the Material Recycling of Plastics
The Hyogo Plant of Nipponham Factory Ltd., which engages in the production of hams and sausages, is working to reduce waste by sorting, collecting, crushing, washing, and dehydrating its packaging materials for raw meat.
We are also examining the possibility of utilizing plastics separated from waste at our business locations for material recycling.
