Company: SEAH
Filing Date: 2025-11-24
Form Type: F-1/A
Source: 0001213900-25-113788
Chunk: 90

Company: Seahawk Recycling Holdings, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-11-24
Form: F-1/A
Chunk 90
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 processing intermediaries by turning fast information and verified provenance into decisive competitive advantages. Producer Responsibility Locks -in Predictable Scrap Streams:Japan’s upgraded producer responsibility regime for household appliances has become a dependable source of recyclable metal. Manufacturers and retailers must collect and recycle four designated products, including air conditioners, televisions, refrigerators or freezers, and washing machines or dryers, under the Home Appliance Recycling Act. The recycling rate for this category has held above 86% during 2019 to 2024, and annual throughput continues to exceed 14 million units during the same period. Each unit contains copper tubing, compressor steel, aluminum heat exchangers, and other valuable alloys that arrive pre -dismantledand fully documented. Trading companies and processing intermediaries can secure long term offtake agreements with licensed collectors and dismantlers, gaining predictable volumes, clean material grades, and traceable environmental credentials that downstream mills and exporters increasingly demand. The program therefore represents a durable market opportunity for intermediaries whose competitive edge lies in supply -chaincoordination rather than ownership of heavy processing assets. Overview of Paper Recycling Market in Japan Definition and Classification Paper recycling refers to the process of collecting, sorting, and reprocessing used paper products to create new paper goods. It involves breaking down paper fibers, removing contaminants like ink or adhesives, and reforming them into usable paper, reducing waste and conserving resources. Main Purpose and Goals of Paper Recycling •Waste reduction: Divert paper from landfills, minimizing environmental pollution and landfill overuse. •Resources conservation: Save trees, water, and energy compared to producing paper from virgin materials. 61 •Lower environmental impact: Decrease greenhouse gas emissions and pollution associated with paper production. •Sustainability promotion: Encourage a circular economy by reusing materials and fostering sustainable consumption habits. Source: The Frost & Sullivan Report Value Chain Source: The Frost & Sullivan Report The value chain of the paper recycling process begins with municipal or private waste collectors and aggregators who collect waste paper from waste generators, such as households, businesses, and institutions. Recycling centers and waste management companies sort and classify the paper into grades, removing contaminants like plastics and adhesives. Logistics providers then transport the sorted paper to recycling mills. The midstream segment encompasses recycling companies, paper trading and processing companies. The sorted paper is pulped and de -inkedby the recycling companies using specialized equipment to create clean pulp. The pulp is further processed into recycled paper products and monitored by quality control teams to ensure