Mazda is implementing thorough recycling and waste-reduction measures to ensure that limited resources are utilized effectively.
Mazda builds resource-saving measures into every phase of the life cycle of its automobiles, based on the three Rs:reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Many limited resources are used to manufacture automobiles, such as steel, aluminum, plastics and rare metals. Mazda is steadily increasing the recyclability of its new vehicles, drawing on the following methods.
- Research into automobile design and dismantling technologies that simplify dismantling and separation, to make recyclable parts and materials easier to remove
- Use of easily recyclable plastics, which constitute the majority of ASR*1 by weight
- *1ASR: Automobile shredder residue. It refers to the residue remaining after the crushing/shredding of what is left of the car body following the removal of batteries, tires, fluids, and other parts requiring appropriate processing; the removal of engines, bumpers, and other valuable parts; and the separation and recovery of metals.
