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Discover Sharp's impact on reducing greenhouse gases and promoting recycling with eco-conscious products & innovative technologies. Explore energy-efficient solar modules, LED lighting, recycling initiatives, and safe chemical use practices. Join the movement towards a greener future.
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SHARP an Eco-Progressive Company Having a positive impact in reducing greenhouse gases and facilitating recycling
Green Product ConceptsEnergy Savings • Energy Efficient • Short warm up time • Standby power consumption of less than 1W • Night standby mode • Power save key
Energy Creating • Solar Modules • Highly efficient energy creation using unlimited sunlight • Conventional Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell Modules • Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cell Modules
Resource Conservation • LED Lighting • Long life: Design life 40,000 hours = 10 hours a day for 10 years • Uses about one-third of electricity needed for standard bulbs • Mercury-free • Brightness level far more adjustable than standard bulbs
Recyclability • Sharp LCD TVs designed for easy disassembly • Developed and introduced a dedicated LCD recycling “disassembly” line • Parts designed for safe transport after disassembly
Recycling Plastic • New technology developed in Japan • Recycle plastics with multiple types of resins • Recycle plastic with metal parts
Recycling Toner Cartridges • Toner cartridges, bottles, toner collection containers and drum units are 100% recyclable • Zero waste to landfills is our goal • Sharp pays for shipping and recycling costs on bulk shipments
Recycling and Safe Use of Chemicals • Effective management of chemical substances • Hazardous or toxic risk assessment • Committees established at all facilities to ensure safe handling • Systems to recycle and reuse chemicals right at the factory
Plug-In to eClycling • EPA voluntary partnership • Reduce the environmental impact of electronic products during their production, use and disposal
Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company(MRM) • Joint Company used to leverage recycling in States • Originally focused on TVs & Computers • Expanding as States made mandatory programs & added new items
MRM • mrmrecycling.com
MRM • MRM consumer collection sites across the nation • Environmentally sound management practices • About 1500 collection sites through out the country • Over 170 million pounds recycled
Use of Green Materials, Devices & Technology • Green Front Sakai • Coproduction and coexistence • Integrated energy management system • Inter-building transport system cuts CO2 emissions • Roof-top Solar Modules to provide up to 10% of overall energy requirements
Sakai Recycling and Other Green Initiatives • Recycling glass substrates into Walkways made from recycled glass bricks • Recycling Wastewater treatment plant on-site • Use of only LED lighting through-out the complex • Use of electric vehicles in the complex
Environmental Consciousness Regarding Packaging & Transport • Shifting from conventional trucking to more environmentally friendly transportation modes, such as rail and ships • Switch from air cargo to ocean vessel • Environmentally friendly packaging
Education of Environmental Issues • Issue annual Environmental and Social Report & Website • Exhibitions • Environmental forums • Teaching elementary school children • Factory tours • Tree plantings