Conserving natural resources | Reducing packaging materials
Initiatives to Reduce Packaging Materials
Reduction rate for domestic packaging materials
(compared to FY2009)
- Scope: TOTO LTD.'s manufacturing sites and all manufacturing sites of consolidated subsidiaries in Japan.
Seeking to reduce waste at construction sites, TOTO formulated its own packaging design guidelines based on the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle).
In fiscal 2016, we have achieved reduction rate of 13.4% compared to the 2009 level by changing packaging materials, etc..
Reduce: Lessen the amount of packaging materials
Examples: Simple packaging, no packaging, set packaging
Reuse: Using the same packaging materials repeatedly
Example: Returnable box
Recycle: Concern for recycling
Examples: Using recyclable materials, or devising a product configuration that allows easier separation of the materials at the time of disposal
In fiscal 2016, we have achieved reduction rate of 13.4% compared to the 2009 level by changing packaging materials, etc..
Reduce: Lessen the amount of packaging materials
Examples: Simple packaging, no packaging, set packaging
Reuse: Using the same packaging materials repeatedly
Example: Returnable box
Recycle: Concern for recycling
Examples: Using recyclable materials, or devising a product configuration that allows easier separation of the materials at the time of disposal
Examples of Packaging Materials Reduction
The box with cushioning function fits contents of different shapes
We implemented a flexible cushioning structure. Just putting something into the box causes the box to adapt to the shape of the contents, irrespective of their form, and protects them. The integration of the box and the cushion part significantly reduces the number of parts and types of packing design.
| Fiscal year | Winning | Name | Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Logistics Award*1 | Returnable package for multi-function toilet seat | Returnable package |
| 2001 | Electric equipment packaging category Award | Compact package for an integrated Washlet | Ecological package |
| 2002 | Logistics Award | Returnable package for multi-function toilet seat | Returnable package |
| Electric equipment packaging category Award*1 | Functional package for low-silhouette Washlet | Construction-oriented package | |
| 2003 | Logistics Award | Shipping box for components | Returnable package |
| 2004 | Technical Packaging Award*1 | Universality partition | Package structure |
| 2005 | Appropriate Package Award*1 | Paper joint | Ecological package |
| 2006 | Appropriate Package Award | Simple package | UD / CS package |
| 2007 | Electric equipment packaging category Award*1 | Returnable package distributable to multiple sites | Ecological package |
| 2008 | Electric equipment packaging category Award*1 | Package that suspends a Washlet in it | Package structure |
| 2009 | Japan Star Award: Chairman of Japan External Trade Organization Award*1 | Packaging for TOTO NEOREST | Package structure |
| 2010 | Japan Star Award: Japan Productivity Center Chairman's Award*1*2 | Wall-mounted toilet packaging with "wonder" construction | Package structure |
| 2011 | Appropriate Package Award | "Packaging Material 50% Cut" Energy Conservation Package | Ecological package |
| Large Equipment Packaging Category Award | "SLIM-ONE-PACKAGE" of Remodeled Toilet | Package structure | 2012 | Japan Star Award: Manufacturing Industries Bureau Award | Eco-friendly Package for Washlet Tank | Package structure |
| 2014 | Japan Star Award: President of Japan Packaging Institute Award*1*2 | Buffer material for 3D structures that can be assembled easily by anyone | Package structure |
| Technical Packaging Award: Logistics Award*1*2 | Tapeless seal for 13ZJ tank returnable boxes | Ecological package | 2015 | Japan Star Award: Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award*1*2 | Easily Openable Box「PON-PA」 | Ecological package | 2016 | Japan Star Award: Japan Productivity Center Chairman's Award*1*2 | The box with cushioning function fits contents of different shapes | Package structure |
*1 Packaging that also received ASIASTAR Award at the "ASIASTAR Competition"
*2 Packaging that also received WORLDSTAR Award at the "WORLDSTAR Competition"
*2 Packaging that also received WORLDSTAR Award at the "WORLDSTAR Competition"
