Number of recovered bumpers in Japan Weight of recovered bumpers, and weight of actual use in Japan
NOTE) Recovered bumper weight has been calculated on the assumption that a single bumper weighs 4kg.
July 2000 marked the start of a total bumper recovery effort with the extension of the scope of recovery from the Honda automobile dealers to include also the general servicing and repair companies. Total number of bumpers recovered in fiscal 2000 and plastic weight: 226,316 units - 905 tons
Replaced bumpers 221,566 units - 886 tons
End-of-life vehicle bumpers4,750 units - 19 tons
The number of types of bumpers fit for repair was increased by 8, making a total of 10 types. (from December 2000)
Products made of resin recycled from recovered bumpers
Splash shield Splash guard Bumpers for repair, etc.
1.Activity Results of the Dismantling Verification Center
Manual for Evaluating the Ease of Vehicle Dismantling
The Dismantling Verification Center (established in December 1999) conducted end-of-life vehicle dismantling experiments to prepare a "Manual for Evaluating the Ease of Vehicle Dismantling."
These efforts have made it possible to evaluate the ease of dismantling a variety of new and old models (recyclability and evaluation of proper disposal of fluids, etc.).
In the future, the evaluation results will be utilized for product development, servicing, and so on.
2. Verification of Actual Recycling Rate
Verification results of actual recycling rate (Average for three factories)
We have conducted studies to verify the actual recycling rate again in fiscal 2000. These studies were first implemented in fiscal 1998 toward achieving an actual recycling rate of 85% or more from 2002 onward in Japan (the End-of-Life Vehicles Recycling Initiative). These verification studies have provided a precise picture of the actual progress achieved in Honda vehicles. The results have demonstrated that the recycling rate was again of 85% or more as it had been in fiscal 1999.
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Total number of bumpers recovered in fiscal 2000 and plastic weight: 226,316 units - 905 tons 
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