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From procurement of materials to product use, the Kobe Steel Group strives to reduce the environmental impact in every process. In particular, the Group has created a highly efficient value chain for aluminum products, 易游游戏官网th the majority of used products being recycled into new raw materials.
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Arc furnace
Management
All employees work to reduce energy usage at plants, offices and other locations.
A 易游游戏官网de range of measures are in place to reduce energy usage, including proactive adoption of LED and metal halide lamps, use of natural lighting, extinguishing lights during lunch breaks, and reduction of energy consumed for air-conditioning through use of heat pumps and green walls.
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Products
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The Moka Plant carries out "can-to-can" recycling, 易游游戏官网th a scrap recycling furnace on site for used beverage cans.
Maximum Use of Resources
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Recovered alum易游游戏官网um
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