Japan Platform for Redesign: Sustainable Infrastructure (JPRSI)

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Recovering usable metals

Technology / Service Summary

Usable metals contained in wastewater are recovered as solids through chemical treatment and recycled as recycled metals. This contributes to the circular economy.

Purpose

By chemically recovering and refining usable metals contained in wastewater, which had been disposed of as unused resources, and allowing customers to purchase and use them as recycled metals, we contribute to reduction of cost and use of natural resources, and the realization of a circular economy.

Feature

This service sells recycled metals derived from waste. The recycled metals we sell are controlled in terms of purity and moisture content, and can be used as raw materials for manufacturing chemicals and metal products.

Effect

・Stabilization of metal raw material supply
・Improvement of corporate image through green procurement

Controlled Substance

Applicable Regions / Countries

  • Japan
  • Southeast Asia
  • Central/South Asia
  • China/ East Asia
  • ASEAN countries

    Indonesia,Cambodia,Singapore,Thailand,Philippines,Brunei Darussalam,Viet Nam,Malaysia,Myanmar,Lao PDR

Accomplishments

In Japan, we sell several thousand tons of recycled metal each year, helping to reduce the use of natural resources. For details, please refer to the Integrated Report.

Related SDGs Goals

  • 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • 12. Responsible Consumption and Production

Recovering usable metals