[Case Study] Changing Thermometer Packaging to Bagasse Paper to Reduce Plastic Use by Approximately 14 Tons per Year
CITIZEN SYSTEMS
In CITIZEN Systems' healthcare products, the packaging of thermometers for the domestic market has gradually switched from conventional plastic and cardboard materials to "bagasse paper" made from sugarcane for production from December 2022 (with some exceptions). This can reduce the amount of plastic used by approximately 14 tons per year*1.
Furthermore, vegetable oil ink, which emits almost no gaseous organic compounds in the atmosphere, has been used as the ink for packaging and instruction manuals, and varnish, which is classified as a non-inhibiting paint in the recycling process*2, is used for the surface finish. Recycled paper is used for the instruction manual, which also contributes to waste reduction.
We aim to realize a sustainable, recycling-oriented society by contributing to the reduction of plastic waste and CO2 emissions through optimized product design and the use of environmentally friendly resources.




- Calculated based on the company’s FY2021 domestic shipments.
- Based on the standard of “Used Paper Recycling Appropriate Rank List" for printed materials which was established by the Japan Federation of Printing Industries
- The mark is granted for the use of paper blended with bagasse pulp made by Gojo Paper MFG. Co., Ltd.