Approach for environment through ﬂoor material

We develope our technology andcontribute to the realization of soundmaterial-cycle society
In various aspects of our corporate activities,we are constantly developing our technologies andmaking efforts toward the realization of a sound material-cycle society. Here we present some of ourconcrete approach from development stage of products and installation methods to production,logistics, installation, use, disposal and reuse. We believe that it is our major mission to respond tothe realization of the sound material-cycle society.

DevelopementLogistics

Production

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Developement
Production

Suppressing generation of waste material during production
We try to reduce waste material generated during production to zero.

Development of the ﬂooring material andinstallation method considering loose lay tile andrecycling system.

Vinyl ﬁlm for agriculture and gardening are reusedfor ﬂoor material prodcution.
We were the ﬁrst in Japan to develop technologies of the processes
required for this recycling such as collection, sorting, cleaning, crushing,

The example of achievement is material and structure of LAY FLAT TILE

and granulation,and we have been excuting this since 1974.

and Carpet Tile which are stable even on loose lay installation.

Saitama Factory,
LAY FLAT TILE

Saitama 2nd Factory

Carpet tile

In-house recycling of vinyl ﬂoor material

Raw material

Production

ProductAt the various vinyl ﬂooring procution facilities of our own, all processed
scraps are recycled into ﬂooring material. Even between remote factories,
we have established system through whic recycled materials aretransfered and in the end waste are not generated.

Vinyl ﬁlm for
agriculture andgardening, etc.

2Reusing as

Scraps generated

recycled material

during production

Processed scrapDevelopementProduction

Suppressing generation of waste material during production
We try to reduce waste material generated during production to zero.

【Recycling cycle】
We have been using recycled materials for a long time,and based on our in-house circulation model.
we have achieved high material recycling rate.

Transforming to beautiful ﬂooring material

For our vinyl ﬂoor material, used vinyl ﬁlm for agriculture and gardening and recycled material infactories are used. We have been reduccing usage rate of new raw materials and environmental load,
and recycled material are turned into beautiful ﬂoor material going through various proceses.

Used vinyl material ofagriculuteand gardening

Recycling

Floor material

Recycling in

our factories

Scraps of products,etc.

Compliant with Green Purchasing Law

Eco Mark

From the Ministry of the Environment, "Act on

Obtained the Eco Mark from the Eco Mark

Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods

Secretariat of the Japan Environment

and Services by the State and Other Entities".

Association.

The mark on the left is displayed on productsthat comply with the Green Purchasing Law.

3DevelopementProduction

Suppressing generation of waste material during production
We try to reduce waste material generated during production to zero.

【We contribute to CO2 reduction by using recycled material】
We have been contributing to CO2 reduction by blending recycled materials with raw materials.
Below charts show comparision of each product, between using 100% new raw material and blending recycled material for each product.

Composition vinyl tile(KT)

Heterogeneous vinyl sheet(FS)Product: P TILE, etc.

Product: PERMALEUM,etc.

CO2 emission amount［kg-CO2/m2-material］

6.00

5.00

Approx.

32%

4.00
3.00
2.00

reducion

3.08

1.00

6.00

Approx.

19%

0.00

100%
new raw material

4.00Blending recycledmaterial foreach product.

reducion

3.00
2.00

2.10

Product: MATIL, WOODLINE,etc.

CO2 emission amount［kg-CO2/m2-material］

5.00

Heterogeneous vinyl tile(FT)
CO2 emission amount［kg-CO2/m2-material］

6.00

Approx.

3.21

1.00

reducion

4.00
3.00

3.96

37%

5.00

5.66

2.00

3.56

1.00

0.00

0.00

100%
new raw material

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Blending recycledmaterial foreach product.

100%
new raw material

Blending recycledmaterial foreach product.

Logistics

Consideration of delivery method by simple packaging
We are considering to introduce delivery method of material and product insimple packaging prioritizing quality assurance.

Installation

Collection and reuse of scraps during installation
Installation scraps and surplus materials for vinyl ﬂoor material generated at
installation sites are collected by the entity approved of the Minister of theEnvironment under the Ministry of the Environment's wide area certiﬁcation
system (special provision based on Article 15-4-3 of the Abolition Law)
FLATTERUse of packaging materials to reduce waste
We have changed wrapping paper to the one made of reusable material and been promoting its
recycling. Also, a recyclable plastic container (R pack) is used for subﬂoor repair agent and subﬂoor
surface reinforcing agent.
Collection ofwaste paper▶

Sorting▶

Waste paper
reclying factory【Waste paper collection ﬂow by a specialized company】

5Vacantcontainer▶

Collection▶

Washing andcrushing【R pack collection ﬂow by a specialized company】

Use

Proposal and product development of products with longer life
We have been developing and providing the products that can be used for a long time in response torequirement for longevity of construction material.

TOUGH ZONE

DOLCE

Promote elimination and substitution of harmful substances
WE don't use use formaldehyde as material for all of our products such as ﬂoor materials noradhesives at all. In addition, we have abolished toluene and xylene, been proceeding with detoxiﬁcationand solvent-free of adhesives, and provided low VOC products. We also provide vinyl ﬂoor materials
that greatly reduce volatilization of plasticizers. And we also provide ﬂooring material that is made ofnatural raw materials(linoleum).

AC FLOORMARMOLEUM

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