Promoting a recycling society

Main initiatives

Reducing food loss

We managed to reduce food loss by 10.6%, but regrettably, were unable to meet our target to reduce 20% by FY2023 (compared with the fiscal year ended March 2019). The disposal of raw ingredients caused by product changes and the disposal of products of unacceptable quality were the main contributing factor. 日本 オンライン カジノ continue to make efforts to reduce food loss, and aim for a 30% reduction by FY2030. 日本 オンライン カジノ conduct comprehensive inspections of each manufacturing process and strengthen operations in accordance with Calbee’s standards. 日本 オンライン カジノ also introduce equipment aimed at improving quality, reduce quality defects, and work to reduce food loss.

Reducing water use

In FY2023, the Calbee Group’s water usage increased by 2.7% from FY2018 mainly due to its increased water use for washing potatoes. We are working to optimize water usage and utilize recycled water as a primary measure to reduce water consumption. To optimize water usage, 日本 オンライン カジノ make usage visible for each manufacturing facility and identify points for improvement. 日本 オンライン カジノ then horizontally roll out equipment improvements and best practices for optimization. 日本 オンライン カジノ also provide training on water intake and discharge operations. Water recycling equipment is planned to be introduced at the Setouchi Hiroshima Plant, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2025.

“3Rs”^*1 promotion

The Calbee Group makes efforts to reduce loss generated in its production processes in order to eliminate as much waste as possible. We make effective use of loss that has been generated for conversion into products, valuation, and volume reduction. We make specific efforts to reduce or value large amounts of sludge, animal 日本 オンライン カジノlant residue, 日本 オンライン カジノlastic waste. Sludge from wastewater treatment is converted into compost and animal 日本 オンライン カジノlant residue from potatoes (raw loss)^*2 into animal feed. Plastic waste is recycled.

In FY2022, the amount of waste generated increased by 1.9% (compared with the fiscal year ended March 2019) due to raw ingredients of unacceptable quality 日本 オンライン カジノncreased production volume.

• *1 Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
• *2 Collectively refers to potato peels and scraps that cannot be used in products.

Changes in total waste volume over time

Aluminum vapor film recycling

We recycle packaging films disposed of at Calbee’s Kiyohara Factory, with the patented aluminum vapor film recycling technology owned by Towa Chemical Co., Ltd. This is the first time Calbee has ever used this technology.

＜Recycling process＞

1. Aluminum vapor film generated in the Calbee Group’s factories is collected.
2. The film is converted into recyclable materials (pelletized) at Towa Chemical’s factory.
3. The recycled materials (pellets) are processed into containers 日本 オンライン カジノallets.