On-Site Research Activities at Dismantlers

Mazda researches ways of making its cars easier to recycle from a wide range of perspectives.

One research area is car dismantling in partnership with recycling companies. Mazda experts conduct on-site investigations into processing at dismantlers, and use their findings on how Mazda-brand vehicles are processed to research and develop ways of facilitating disassembly and use of materials that are easy to recycle.

Development of Technology for Recycling Materials from End-of-Life Vehicles

Mazda is committed to recycling materials from end-of-life vehicles. For example, in partnership with 3 glass and 8 automotive manufacturers*, we conduct practical research into recycling technologies in such areas as recycling waste glass from end-of-life vehicles into raw materials for new automotive glass.

We are likewise considering measures for recycling of used plastic parts into raw materials for new vehicle parts.

* Isuzu Motors Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd., Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation