i-PRO is strengthening its initiatives for realizing a recycling-oriented society, based on our Global Environmental Policy. Here, we introduce examples of our efforts.
<Reduction of plastic packaging materials>
i-PRO is continuing its efforts to reduce waste materials and accelerate recycling, to help environmental preservation.
We are promoting elimination or reduction of plastic use in packaging materials and actively working to switch to paper cushioning. As a result, we have successfully developed eco-friendly packaging by using recyclable materials while maintaining packaging strength and protective performance.
■ Significant reduction in plastic use while ensuring strength
For some lines, all use of expanded poly-ethylene (EPE), the main material conventionally used for product cushioning, has been switched to paper (corrugated cardboard), thereby reducing plastic packaging materials by approximately 80% compared with previous. *1
(*1 For WV-S25/X25 series)
■ Ensuring cushioning performance of packaging under hot and humid conditions
Since cardboard packaging deteriorates easily when stored in hot and humid conditions, we have realized new cardboard packaging structures that ensure the same cushioning performance as expanded poly-ethylene (EPE) through repeated redesign and testing.
And the new cardboard packaging structure has been simplified to facilitate disassembly and withdrawal of packaging by installers, thereby enhancing recyclability.
■ Models compatible with reduced plastic packaging materials (as of March 2025) *Only certain models
■ Initiatives going forward
Aiming to further contribute to environmental preservation by reducing plastic packaging materials, we will continue to increase the number of compatible models while taking on the challenge of expanding the number of products with enhanced eco-friendly packaging, including more complex packaging structures, and introducing recycled materials and new materials that take environmental preservation into consideration.