More than Just Motors
Sainsbury ’ s , a U . K . supermarket chain that is converting food waste into energy to such great effect , it ’ s currently powering one of its own stores using only that energy . The chain also sends zero waste to landfills and is able to achieve this because of the biodegradable nature of the waste . With Mitsubishi , it ’ s a bit different . The waste produced by its plants is generally non-biodegradable , therefore making recycling vitally important to its long-term success . At its North American plant , the company is taking steps both big and small to reduce its carbon footprint over all . As it ’ s been noted before , throwing more waste into energy-from-waste programs won ’ t solve the problem .
Simple things such as replacing the paper towels in the restrooms with hand dryers lead into bigger steps , such as reducing shipping materials by assembling parts in the factory instead of receiving them already put together .
“ It is a subtle thing you wouldn ’ t think about , but when designing a car you also have to design the containers the parts fit into ,” Dan Irvin , MMNA general manager of corporate communications , told The Phantagraph .
The plant is trying to cut down on usage on all fronts , including using less water , and recycling its Styrofoam and steel .
In 2013 , Mitsubishi as a whole began initiatives to reduce its waste to zero across all of its affiliates by 2021 . Its Japanese operations send less than
‘ The plant is trying to cut down on usage on all fronts , including using less water , and recycling its Styrofoam and steel ’
Mitsubishi is best known for its automotive division
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