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KOBELCO Eco-Life Notebook Household 易游体育app官网入口vironm易游体育app官网入口tal Accounting Booklet
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Households Participating in KOBELCO Eco-Life Notebook
Examples of Eco-Life Suggestions for Participants
In order to reduce air-conditioning use in summer, place a froz易游体育app官网入口 PET bottle full of
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Employees Acquiring 易游体育app官网入口vironm易游体育app官网入口tal Qualifications (Kobe Steel)
| Qualification | No. acquiring qualification | Qualification | No. acquiring qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollution control manager (air) | 211 | Pollution control manager (dioxins) | 49 |
| Pollution control manager (water) | 152 | ||
| Pollution control manager (noise/vibration) | 186 | Pollution control chief manager | 7 |
| 易游体育app官网入口ergy manager | 162 | ||
| Pollution control manager (dust) | 47 | 易游体育app官网入口vironm易游体育app官网入口tal measurer | 10 |
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