SHARP an Eco-Progressive Company Having a positive impact in reducing greenhouse gases and facilitating recycling
Environmentally Conscious Products
Green Product Concepts Energy 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
Building Solar Power Plants
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
Recycling Cardboard
Rechargeable Recycling Battery Corporation
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
Safe Use and Disposal
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
Inter-Building Transport System
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
Use of Cleaner Energy Generating Processes
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
Use of Interactive Whiteboards for Classes in India