Social and Environmental Activities -- Seiko Instruments Inc.

As a manufacturer, the SII Group believes that we are responsible for creating and supplying environmentally friendly products. We focus on eco-friendliness based on product life cycles starting from the planning and design stage.

For effective use of resources, we promote the collection and recycling of used products and consumables.

Collection of Ink Cartridges

Used ink cartridges and bottles are sent to our collection center, where they are separated according to their constituent materials and then recycled. Plastics are crushed and recycled to produce plastic products or components. Metals are reused as raw materials. This procedure enables approximately 90% of all collected cartridges to be recycled.

Collection, Proper Disposal and Recycling through Industry Groups

Collection of data communication devices:
Participation in the mobile recycling network
Collection of button batteries:
Participation in the Button Battery Collection Promotion Center established in Battery Association of Japan
Collection of small rechargeable batteries:
Participation in Japan Portable Rechargeable Battery Recycling Center (JBRC)
Collection of Packaging:
Subcontract to the Japan Containers and Packaging Recycling Association

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