Targets and Results for Fiscal 2010 (Product Recycling)

Konica Minolta has launched re-manufactured MFPs

The Medium-Term Environmental Plan 2015 calls for building a system for recycling used products in each region, with the aim of obtaining a 90% recycling rate or more. The Group focusing on its office equipment and consumable supplies, has been working to implement various measures.
In fiscal 2010, Konica Minolta conducted a survey of the recycling systems in different regions of the world, and launched re-manufactured MFPs as a priority initiative. In 2011, besides promoting the establishment of recycling systems, the Group plans to promote further development of re-manufactured MFPs.

Recycling Initiatives in Office Equipment

Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. (hereafter, Business Technologies) is undertaking the collection and recycling of office equipment and supplies in each country around the world.

Machines collected in Japan in fiscal 2010

● Estimated collection rate = 73.6%
● Recycling rate = 98.7% (by weight)

Case 1: Promoting Reuse and Recycling of Parts

Business Technologies collects used MFPs within Japan through its nationwide sales companies and JBMIA^* replacement centers. Disassembly and sorting of the MFPs collected is outsourced to contractors in seven locations nationwide.
OMT Co., Ltd., the contractor for the Kanto and Tohoku regions, carries out disassembly by hand instead of using mechanical processing, achieving a high recycling rate. The dismantled parts are sorted into about 20 different types, including metal, plastic, and others. Reusable parts are cleaned, inspected and reused. Other parts are sent to be recycled by companies that can process them as feedstock for recyclable materials or fuel.
In addition, a group company of Business Technologies, Toyohashi Precision Products Co., Ltd., selects, cleans and inspects the developing rollers and conveyance springs from used toner cartridges. These are then sent to group companies for use in new products.

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JBMIA: Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association

Recovery and Recycling of Used MFPs and Laser Printers

To facilitate the recovery and recycling of used products, Konica Minolta has established systems in each area that are suited to the regulations and markets of respective countries around the world.
In Japan, the company has received approval from the Ministry of the Environment to recover MFPs, copiers, and printers sold in Japan based on a special system for wide-area treatment of industrial waste.
Konica Minolta operates a fee-based recovery program for collecting and recycling used laser printers and copiers from corporate clients. At this time, the program does not handle used equipment disposed of by individual customers, as such equipment is classified as general waste.
Outside Japan, Konica Minolta is undertaking recycling programs tailored for specific countries and their markets. In Europe, the company has adopted measures in conformity with the EU directive on the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).