Exploring Recycling Methods to Reduce Waste Costs and Environmental Impact in Food Factories

Webinar on Reducing Waste Costs and Environmental Impact in Food Factories

Harada Industries Co., Ltd., headquartered in Osaka, is addressing increasing waste costs and environmental burdens in food manufacturing through an upcoming free webinar titled "Two Recycling Methods Contributing to the Simultaneous Reduction of 'Waste Costs and Environmental Impact' in Food Factories" on February 5, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00.

Background of the Webinar

With the enhancement of sanitary management in food factories, the volume of waste from sanitary consumables such as gloves, arm covers, and aprons has surged. Moreover, the periodic disposal and processing costs associated with uniforms and hats pose a significant financial strain. These issues require resolution not only for cost savings but also for the sake of sustainability goals (SDGs) and broader environmental strategies.

To tackle these challenges, Harada Industries has developed a recycling service that will be outlined during the webinar, which will include explanations of the services currently being developed or offered, as well as real-world case studies of their implementation.

Webinar Content

1. Overview of Oil Recycling Service (Harada Industries Food Safety Team)
- Overview of social issues regarding waste plastics.
- Key points of the Plastic Resource Circulation Law and circulation strategy.
- A detailed explanation of how oil recycling works, the products involved, and the benefits of implementation.
- Introduction of trial examples.

2. Overview of Uniform Recycling Service (Harada Industries Functional Apparel Team)
- Key points of the broad-area certification system.
- Explanation of recycling operations and ways to reduce effort.
- Real-world utilization examples.

3. Q&A Session

Event Details

- Date: February 5, 2026
- Time: 14:00 - 15:00
- Format: Online (Zoom)
- Cost: Free
- Application Method: Register via the “Register” button on the application page. Registration Link

Learning Outcomes

- Understand key aspects of the Plastic Resource Circulation Law and Strategy.
- Learn how chemical recycling can lead to cost reductions and lower environmental impact.
- Gain insights into efficient operations for uniform recycling utilizing the broad-area certification system.
- Review data from case studies in the food manufacturing sector.

Target Audience

- Factory managers and sanitary management officers in food factories.
- Personnel examining industrial waste cost reports.
- Sustainability officers seeking initiatives to achieve SDGs and promote environmental strategies.

About Harada Industries

Founded in 2023, Harada Industries marks its centennial anniversary and serves a diverse range of industries including shipbuilding, construction, medical, nursing care, food, and electronics. Recognizing the significance of "solving social issues," the company embarked on comprehensive sustainability activities in 2020, starting with the calculation of the Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) for items in their inventory. In June 2025, they received certification from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for their "Near-term Science-based Targets."

- CFP (Carbon Footprint of Product): An indicator that quantifies greenhouse gas emissions from a product's lifecycle, from raw material procurement to disposal and recycling.
- SBTi: An initiative collaboratively operated by four entities: CDP, the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, and the World Wildlife Fund.