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Strengthening Eco-Friendly Recycling Initiatives

Fujipco and Mandai are working closely together to promote the effective use of eco-friendly products through a comprehensive recycling strategy. This collaboration aims to transform used food trays into new ones, emphasizing a store-to-store recycling system across 170 locations in the Kansai area by January 2026.

The Store-to-Store Recycling Flow

The initiative involves customers returning their used food trays to Mandai stores, where collection boxes are set up for easy disposal. Fujipco takes these trays and recycles them into eco-friendly products, which are then reintegrated into Mandai's offerings. This circular process aims to reduce environmental impact by encouraging local community involvement in recycling.

Current Achievements and Goals

In February 2025, Mandai successfully collected 483 tons of used food trays, which helped cut down approximately 2,176 tons of CO2 emissions by using the recycled eco-products in their stores. Looking forward to February 2026, they anticipate collecting around 500 tons of used trays, further aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by an estimated 2,300 tons through the same practices.

Future Targets

With the strengthened collaboration, Mandai is setting an ambitious goal to further enhance the use of eco-products, aiming for a reduction of 2,400 tons of CO2 emissions by February 2027. The company is committed to proactive public relations efforts to engage customers in recycling initiatives, including informative posters in stores and online activism on their website to raise awareness and increase collection quantities of used food trays.

About Fujipco

Fujipco, established in 1962, is Japan's leading manufacturer of food containers, predominantly used in supermarkets and convenience stores. The company emphasizes sustainable practices, focusing on recycling methods like “tray-to-tray” and “bottle-to-clear-container” to promote resource circulation and reduce CO2 emissions. Fujipco aims to contribute to a sustainable society through the development of environmentally friendly containers.

• - Location: Shinjuku Oak Tower, 36th Floor, 6-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-6036
• - Chairman: Mamoru Sato
• - CEO: Kazuyuki Yasuda
• - Website: fpco.jp

About Mandai

Mandai, established in 1962, operates a supermarket chain focusing on food across 170 locations mainly in the Kansai region. The company aspires to be Japan's most desirable shopping destination by enhancing customer satisfaction and joy through continuous reform and evolution. Mandai's staff collaborates to create and propose enriching and enjoyable food experiences.

• - Location: 3-9-25 Shibukawa-cho, Higashi-Osaka-shi, Osaka, 577-8543
• - CEO: Hideyuki Abe
• - Website: mandai-net.co.jp

The joint efforts of Fujipco and Mandai signal a substantial commitment to sustainability, showcasing how businesses can work together to make a significant impact on environmental preservation and community involvement.