| 1996 |
Jun |
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Set up the Environmental Department.
Implemented an environmental policy. |
| 1997 |
Dec |
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Released the Deposit paper cup reverse vending machine "Cup Ecosit"™ to make recycling efficient by preventing used paper cups from becoming litter. |
| 1998 |
May |
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Started the use of kenaf cups made of Non-wood base paper to help preserve forests. |
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Aug |
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Started recycling paper cup materials to help preserve forests. |
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Oct |
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Released the cup vending machine APEX 120 RV
Featuring visual information and reduced energy and space consumption
and light-weight equipment. |
| 1999 |
Dec |
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Received ISO14001 certification for the Tokyo headquarters sales
department, development department, Yokohama South SC, and Atsugi SC.
Set up environmental management system. |
| 2000 |
Aug |
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Produced 100 tons of recycled paper in material recycling. |
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Dec |
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Certified Japan Vending Refurbishment Center Co., Ltd. with ISO14001
Providing environmental assistance to group companies. |
| 2001 |
Mar |
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Introduced mobile recycled paper fuel equipment in Aichi prefecture.
Started thermal recycling.
Move on to recycling of all vending machine waste. |
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Apr |
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Started ISO14001 certification procedures at all offices. |
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| 2002 |
Jan |
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Certified all offices (101 sites) for ISO14001. |
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Jun |
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Started the new recycling plant projects. |
| 2003 |
Jul |
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Started the new recycling plant projects. |
| 2004 |
Oct |
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Set up the Chubu Recycling Center. |
| 2005 |
Jan |
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Released the paper cup vending machine APEX 130REC(T)
featuring a large touch screen panel. |
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May |
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Started operation on all lines at the Chubu Recycling Center. |
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Nov |
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Awarded WASTEC 2005 Grand Prize and Business Activity Award. |
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Dec |
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Certified Nagoya Foods Co., Ltd. for ISO14001, assisting group companies. |
| 2006 |
Apr |
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Expanded the second RPF line at the Chubu Recycling Center.
Introduced resource-line plastic-bottle pelleter. |
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Oct |
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Awarded the Resource Recycling Technique and System's
President Award 2006. |
| 2007 |
Jan |
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Changed the name to the Environment & Kaizen Department. |
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Apr |
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Started the test use of biogasoline. |
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Jul |
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Awarded the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award. |
| 2008 |
Mar |
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Exhibited in the VENDEX JAPAN 2008. |
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Apr |
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Started the regular coffee residue recycling.
Released the cup vending machine APEX 120QREC and APEX 50RB. |
| 2009 |
Dec |
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ISO14001 Continuance Prize Award. |
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