Steelmaking Operations
Nippon Steel encourages improvement of the recycling ratio of used steel cans with the Japan Steel Can Recycling Association.
1973
The Japan Used Can Treatment Association was established by the following companies:
4 tinplate makers (Nippon Steel, NKK (present JFE), Kawasaki Steel (present JFE) and Toyo Kohan)
3 can-making companies (Toyo Seikan, Daiwa Can and Hokkai Can)
8 trading companies
April 2001
Note:
The guidelines prepared by the Industrial Council of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry target Steel Can's attainment of more than 90% after fiscal 2014.
Source:
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry "Towards a 3R-Oriented, Sustainable Society: Legislation and Trends 2021"
Japan Steel Can Recycling Association "Annual Report on Steel Can Recycling 2021"
EU-APEAL
Liaison Committee of Associations Promoting 3R "Approach result for 5years and 2020 Follow-up Report"