In photo (from 3rd left) are TMP Vice Chairman Dr. David Go, TMP Chairman Alfred V. Ty, and TMP President Masando Hashimoto
together with TMP union leaders during the unveiling ceremony of Ciclo Verde
In view of global concerns on climate change and resource depletion, Toyota is driving initiatives on vehicle life cycle action and proper waste management to minimize its use of resources across all operations and vehicle life stages.
Under this approach, TMP employs upcycling to repurpose its manufacturing by-products. This is on top of its other already existing waste reduction activities which includes process and vehicle design improvement, recycling, proper waste segregation and disposal, and banning single-use plastics.
As an example, TMP introduced during its 36th anniversary the ‘Ciclo Verde’– a sustainable dining facility that will provide Team Members and company guests with functional upcycled furniture made of waste materials from TMP’s manufacturing plant in Santa Rosa City, Laguna.
The newly unveiled Ciclo Verde made out of upcycled manufacturing waste
The dining tables and high bar tables are made from wire spools and rectangular metal tubes while the dining chairs, plant racks, and wall partitions are made of wooden pallets. Scrapped car seats are repurposed into a long couch while rubber tires and mags are crafted to become a water fountain, ottoman seats, coffee table, and wall decorations.
TMP Team Members dining in Ciclo Verde
Across its local network, TMP also encourages its dealers and suppliers to implement sustainable solutions to manage waste and resources in compliance with the Toyota ECO Dealership Program and Toyota Green Purchasing Guidelines, respectively.
Toyota’s global direction on waste reduction and resource efficiency are outlined in the ‘Challenge No. 5: Establishing a Recycling-Based Society and Systems’ under the ‘Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050,’ which was introduced in 2015. Furthermore, Toyota is focusing on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) management through the development of model vehicle dismantling facilities and HEV battery recovery and recycling.
By eliminating pollution from waste disposal and extending the life of vehicle parts, Toyota aims at achieving carbon neutrality and mitigating climate change.
The coffee table, ottoman seats, and wall decorations made of rubber tires and mags
