3R Activities
In new model development target values are set for recoverability rate, reduction in substances that place a burden on the environment, dismantling efficiency, and marking standards for plastic components. We establish evaluation criteria in the design stage, and evaluate the degree to which targets have been achieved in the development process according to ISO14001.
Recycling Design Guidelines
The Recycle Design Guidelines have been created to ensure a positive and proactive approach to design of new models for future recycling. To recycle ELVs and reuse parts, recycling and reuse designs must be adopted in the development of new models.
Design for Recycling
Through the adoption of materials and structural developments, we achieved a greater than 90%* recoverability rate for the 1998 Sunny, and we surpassed a 95% recoverability rate for the 2005 model year Note.
- * Recoverability rate: This value is based on JAMA standard (JAMA: Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.)
Development of Recycling Simulation System
Nissan and Renault S.A. have jointly developed the OPERA system to conduct recycling simulations in the development stage. The system was launched in 2003, and calculates the recoverability rate and recycling cost of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) based on design data. Data such as component materials and dismantling time are entered into OPERA, which can then simulate the recovery rate and costs of recycling ELVs. Doing this during the early stage of vehicle design enables us to design vehicles that can be efficiently recycled. Nissan has so far applied OPERA only to certain car models, but we plan to make full use of OPERA in the near future.
