Mazda is implementing thorough recycling and waste-reduction measures to ensure that limited resources are utilized effectively.
We set ourselves the goal of reducing the direct-to-landfill waste (waste deposited directly in landfills with no intermediate processing) generated by Mazda (non-consolidated basis) to 5% or less of the FY1990 level, at all domestic production plants (including development, administrative, and technical sectors) by the end of FY2003. We achieved this goal in FY2002, one year before the deadline.
In FY2003 we launched a second zero emissions campaign with a goal of 1% or less by the end of FY2004. This goal was achieved in January 2005.
Under the Mazda Green Plan 2010, formulated in FY2006, we have been working to achieve a target of zero for both direct-to-landfill waste and post-intermediate-treatment waste from our four principal domestic facilities by 2010. Specifically, we are promoting reductions in the volume of manufacturing byproducts and waste, more rigorous sorting of waste, and recycling. In addition, we are phasing out incineration of combustible waste at our own facilities, sending it instead to outside contractors for recycling.
In FY2008 we further refined our waste sorting efforts for casting sand and waste plastics, enabling us to reach our initial target of zero total landfill waste two years ahead of schedule.
We plan to maintain this status and continue related efforts moving forward.
In addition to reducing the volume of industrial waste we produce, Mazda is also committed to cutting general waste from office work. We promote careful sorting and recycling of wastepaper, empty cans, plastic containers, and other items that are disposed of.
