Response to the circular economy

To efficiently use resources, we work on the reduction of the total amount of generated wastes, by recycling and other methods.

Minimizing total amount of generated wastes

To efficiently use resources, we work on the reduction of the total amount of generated wastes. We also visit recycling bases in Japan, directly assess the processing status, and are striving to improve communication with them to increase recycling rates. We will continue working on the efficient use of resources in the future.

Total volume of waste generated

Total amount of generated wastes and final disposal at Toshiba Tec Group in FY2023

Approach by Each Site

Continuous collection of E-wastes

Toshiba Tec Singapore Pte. Ltd.

A system in which end-of-use electric appliances can be collected at any time has been established in cooperation with authorized processors. We also ask suppliers to cooperate in setting up collection boxes to promote circular economy.

Reduction of wood pallets

Toshiba Tec Singapore Pte Ltd.

We replaced wooden pallets with reusable plastic pallets or cage carts.

Reduction of wood pallets

Efficient use of resources

P.T. Tec Indonesia

The company utilizes waste lumber to repair canteen equipment, as part of its efforts to make good use of resources.

Efficient use of resources

Toner Cartridge Recycling Project

Toshiba Tec Singapore Pte Ltd.

We have started activity contributing to recycling of toner cartridges used in-house since 2009.

Employees collect end-of-use cartridges and put into the collection box for recycling.

Recycling of waste printed circuit boards

P.T. Tec Indonesia

We made design changes to printed circuit boards, making it easier than before to separate waste and valuables, and resulting in an increase in value.

Information exchange with the recycler

Recycling of label paper mounts

Toshiba Tec Singapore Pte Ltd.

We entrusted the recycler label paper mounts, which were generated as a result of label printer performance testing, to reduce waste.

Recycling of label paper mounts

Conversion of landfill waste into valuable resources

Toshiba Tec Corporation, Shizuoka Business Center

We dehydrated sludge generated in the business sites through the screw press dehydrator, converted it into valuable resources and provided them to treatment operators.

Conversion of landfill waste into valuable resources

Information exchange with the recycler

Toshiba Tec Corporation, Shizuoka Business Center

We observed the disassembly process of end-of-use products and exchanged opinions with our recycler.

Information exchange with the recycler

Disassembly and separation of waste by type

We separate and discharge waste, which is discharged from each workplace, by type at Shizuoka Business Center.

Waste is disassembled and separated as much as possible, and reduced in volume, compressed and crushed at the Eco Station (final waste collection point). In this way, substances, which were previously discharged as industrial waste, can currently be recycled as valuable substances, achieving significant results in waste cost reduction and resource recycling. At the Mishima site, we are also using a system to automatically weigh the amount of waste discharged from each division by type, enabling more real-time management.

Full view of Eco Station/Separation/collection

Full view of Eco Station

Separation/collection

Styrofoam volume reduction system/Blocks after volume reduction

Styrofoam volume reduction system

Blocks after volume reduction

Efficiently using water

Of the water we receive, only a small amount is used in the manufacturing process, while most of it is used for daily needs including toilets, canteen, and company dormitories. Our water usage remained relatively stable. We have been encouraging our employees to save water through posters and other means. We also ran a campaign under the annual environmental theme to promote the use of rainwater at all sites. These efforts will continue in the years to come. Water usage increased in fiscal 2019 from the level of 2018 owing to damaged underground water pipes (overseas site) and a broken float switch (domestic site). In response to these incidents, we are working on the improvement of methods for facility inspection and replacement of aged equipment so as to prevent further loss of water resources caused by equipment failures. In fiscal 2020 and 2021, water usage decreased because more employees worked from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Volume of water received

Approach by Each Site

Use of rainwater

P.T. Tec Indonesia

Reduction in water consumption contributes to cost reduction and biodiversity. Because we are located in a high annual rainfall zone, we keep rainwater in a storage tank and use it for sprinkling and cleaning the floors outside.

Use of rainwater
Use of rainwater
Use of rainwater