In the past, we placed each product accessory to be delivered to the customer in a separate plastic container and then packaged each of the containers. In an effort to conserve materials, we now place the plastic containers on a rack, package the entire rack, and deliver it to the customer. As a result, we have reduced the use of packaging materials by half, and the use of buffer materials to one-tenth of the previous amount. We were also able to shorten loading times at shipment. In addition, the space that the customer needed for storing the cargo was reduced and it has become easier for the customer to keep track of the cargo.
Furthermore, we now remove the casters attached to the body of an etch system for delivery and reuse them for subsequent deliveries.

At TELAT's Yamanashi site, materials discarded as defective property and waste materials are gathered prior to waste processing so that employees can see the actual materials. The objective is to foster an awareness among personnel about the causes of waste materials and teach them measures to help reduce them. More than 100 employees attended the initial exhibit, which encouraged employees to ask the question "Why?" Seeing the actual materials first-hand substantially raised awareness and encouraged employees to address the causes of the problem. These types of activities will be continued in the future with the intention of achieving a balance between environmental preservation and business operations.