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Strengthening Recycling Practices: F-Pico and Yume Mart Kumamoto's Initiative

In a significant step towards sustainability, F-Pico Co., Ltd. and Yume Mart Kumamoto have joined forces to enhance their 'store-to-store' horizontal recycling initiative. This partnership aims to create a more sustainable society by improving recycling practices across 94 locations, including 24 Yume Mart stores and 70 Sunny stores. Through this collaboration, the companies are committed to minimizing environmental impact and actively contributing to eco-friendly community practices.

Enhancing Store-to-Store Horizontal Recycling

Yume Mart Kumamoto has installed collection boxes in its stores, allowing community members to deposit used food trays and PET bottles. These collected items will be repurposed by F-Pico into valuable resources, transforming them into eco-products such as eco-trays. This ‘store-to-store’ approach ensures that the recycled materials are utilized directly within Yume Mart Kumamoto’s operations, thereby further supporting their recycling goals.

Hosting Environmental Events at Stores

To raise environmental awareness within the community, F-Pico and Yume Mart Kumamoto are organizing various events at their stores. These events will provide educational opportunities for customers, emphasizing the importance of recycling and methods to reduce food waste. By creating engaging and informative experiences, the initiative aims to foster environmentally responsible behaviors among community members while having some fun.

Promoting the Eco-Store Initiative

To maximize participation in the horizontal recycling efforts, eye-catching 'Eco-Store Collaboration Declaration' posters will be displayed in the stores. These posters will serve to inform customers about the initiative, encouraging more people to engage in recycling practices and reinforcing the idea that the stores are local eco-leaders.

About F-Pico

F-Pico is Japan's leading manufacturer and seller of plastic food containers used in supermarkets and convenience stores. Since its establishment in 1962, the company has prioritized recycling methods such as 'tray-to-tray' and 'bottle-to-clear-container' systems to minimize CO2 emissions and decrease environmental burdens. Their ongoing commitment is aimed at creating a sustainable society through innovative and resource-efficient packaging solutions.

Company Details:

• - Location: Shinjuku Oak Tower, 36F, 6-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-6036, Japan
• - CEO: Mamoru Sato, Chairman / Kazuyuki Yasuda, President
• - Website: F-Pico Official Site

About Yume Mart Kumamoto

Founded in July 2003, Yume Mart Kumamoto operates supermarkets across Kumamoto Prefecture. As a subsidiary of Izumi Co., the stores offer a diverse range of products aimed at catering to local communities. Following several mergers, including with Nishiko in 2012 and Koei in 2015, they strive to enhance their business capabilities. In August 2024, Yume Mart will further expand by acquiring Sunny's operations, deepening their commitment to serving the local community.

Company Details:

• - Location: 2-2-2 Kaminanbu, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto, 861-8010, Japan
• - CEO: Tomohiro Teramoto, President
• - Website: Yume Mart Official Site