[Case Study] Visualizing the Value of Waste Plastics! LIXIL
RICOH HANDY PLASTIC SENSOR B150
We will introduce a case where efforts towards valuable transactions and waste reduction have rapidly accelerated!
We would like to introduce a case where the "Ricoh Resin Identification Handheld Sensor B150" was implemented at LIXIL Corporation, which handles a wide range of building materials, equipment, and various housing-related services. The company is promoting activities aimed at recycling and monetizing waste plastics at its Nabari factory, which is responsible for the production of entrance doors and interior building materials. However, a significant challenge was that most of the materials were unknown, making it impossible to sort them, and they had to be disposed of as mixed plastics. With the introduction of the sensor, it became possible to identify the types of plastics, and it was found that out of the 200 tons of waste plastics that were previously discarded each year, 50 tons had high potential for profitable resale. This has also contributed to a change in the recycling awareness of the manufacturing staff. 【Previous Challenges (Partial)】 - Some waste plastics with clear materials, such as PS and PP, could be recycled, but most were disposed of as mixed plastics due to unknown materials. - It was difficult to promote sorting within the process because the material and weight could not be visualized, leading to slow progress in primary sorting. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*
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**Introduction Effects** ■ The "Ricoh Resin Identification Handy Sensor" allows for material identification, revealing that out of 200 tons per year, 50 tons have high potential for valuable resale. ■ Recognizing the value of waste plastics has transformed the recycling awareness of manufacturing personnel. ■ A system for primary sorting within the manufacturing process of each product has been established, accelerating efforts to reduce waste. ■ Due to its easy-to-use handheld design, sorting of waste plastics beyond just products, such as office supplies, is also progressing. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*
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898,000 yen (basic model, excluding tax)
Price range
P4
Delivery Time
P3
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To promote the reduction of plastic waste and the monetization of materials across the company, we want to take the lead in spreading these activities. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*
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Ricoh's Environment and Energy Business Center is developing and providing new solutions aimed at building a sustainable society. To address the challenges of realizing a "decarbonized society" and a "circular society," we are working on creating environmental businesses in a "broader field that is not limited to traditional business areas."
