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20,000 PET bottles are disposed worldwide every second! If properly recycled, it can be used again and be given a “Rebirth”
Taiyo Group Recycle Flow
1. PET bottle collection
We collect PET bottles from local elementary, junior high and high schools and local government collection sites. Before the bottles are collected, they are washed, ring and caps are removed.
2.Cleaning and crushing
The bottles are meticulously and systematically cleaned to a level that they can be reused removing any heavily soiled parts. The cleaned PET bottles are crushed into flakes for easy processing.
3.Recycling
Heat is applied to the PET flakes and is processed into pellets. This is the raw material state for plastics.
4. Products
Utilizing the pellets, it is used to manufacture products that can be used multiple times for a long time. Our application is to create heat-resistant plastic tableware that can be used in a microwave.
YOu can see our recycling efforts in the video below
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Adopted at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in 2015,
"No one is left behind" was set up and aims to realize a sustainable, diverse and inclusive society through "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)".
Taiyo Group supports three items of the SDGs.
12. Responsible consumption and production
Globally, the use of natural resources is used to support economic activity. The rate of reuse or recycling or natural resources has been stagnant because as much as there is an increase in recycling over the last few years, there is also a much faster increase of use of these natural resources. We promote efficiency within our business making sure wastage is kept at a minimum.
13. Climate Action
Climate change is happening much faster than expected as greenhouse gas levels continue to rise globally. The effect of this is extreme weather changes which is not only affecting the environment but in the end affects what happens to us humans as well. The manufacturing process of recycled PET raw materials reduces CO2 emissions by about 70% compared to the manufacturing of virgin plastics.
14. Life below water
Sea water levels are continually rising because of ocean temperatures. This affects the entire marine ecosystem to the point that it is slowly being destroyed. We humans are the biggest causes of ocean pollution with excess plastics entering our oceans by the ton every minute. We reduce this plastic from entering our oceans we are continuing to expand our recycling business as well as raising awareness of the importance of recycling.