Identifying packaging waste plastic of unknown material on-site [Achieved annual savings of 1 million yen]
For the concern of incurring high disposal costs due to unknown materials of packaging materials at the time of procurement! We will switch to valuable resale using a sensor that collaborates with smartphones to identify composite resins on-site.
The resin identification handheld sensor is a portable measuring device designed to prevent the rising disposal costs of unknown material packaging plastics brought in during material acceptance. "There’s no way to know what type of resin the supplier uses, so we have no choice but to treat it all as industrial waste..." This device, which is palm-sized and cordless, enables the monetization of waste in such situations. 【Recommended for these issues】 ◆ The material of packaging materials at the time of purchase is unknown, leading to everything being treated as industrial waste. ◆ Measuring bulky waste plastics is difficult due to cables. ◆ Mixed resins result in collection companies refusing to pick them up. <Reasons for choosing this product> - Supports measurement of composite/mixed resins. Connects wirelessly to a smartphone and provides identification results via voice. - Features a setting mode that allows individual registration of proprietary resins, enabling even beginners to identify instantly without confusion. - Visualizes nearby collection trucks through integration with resource circulation navigation, consolidating collection routes to reduce transportation costs. For any inquiries regarding "the ability to identify our own waste" or "optimization of collection routes," please contact us via the "Web Inquiry"! For case studies, please refer to the "Catalog Download." We will also be exhibiting at trade shows, so we will introduce the actual device at the venue.
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======== Exhibition Participation Information ======== Event: CEATEC 2026 @ Makuhari Messe Location: Next Generation Park, Hall 4, Booth 4H123 Dates: October 13 (Tue) – 16 (Fri), 2026, 10:00-17:00 =====================================
Price range
P4
Delivery Time
OTHER
Model number/Brand name
Resin identification sensor "RICOH HANDY PLASTIC SENSOR B150"
Applications/Examples of results
- Material identification of films, trays, cushioning materials, etc., accompanying the delivery of parts and materials. - On-site screening work for mixed waste plastics that were disposed of collectively due to insufficient sorting. - Establishment of milk run logistics between "factory ⇔ waste disposal contractor" utilizing the available capacity of trucks. In the manufacturing industry's incoming inspection, logistics warehouse, and environmental management departments, it is utilized in sites handling general single resins such as PP, PE, and PS, as well as composite films that are difficult to identify and custom-blended resins.
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Ricoh's Environment and Energy Business Center is developing and providing new solutions aimed at building a sustainable society. To address the challenges of realizing a "decarbonized society" and a "circular society," we are working on creating environmental businesses in a "broader field that is not limited to traditional business areas."
