Changes in the amount of wastes recycled and Recycling ratios (FY2006: KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.)

Since FY2005, we defined "Amount of Recycling" in more detail, that has changed data criterion of before the FY2004; Detailed criterion of amount recycling consists of "Amount of Valuable Resources", "Amount of Circulated Waste", "Amount of Waste Reduction within the Company", and "Amount of Recycling"
Since FY2005, we have revised the description of "Amount sent to intermediate treatment contractor" to "Amount of Landfilled Wastes"

<Definition of Waste>
Amount of Landfilled Wastes : Disposed waste to be landfilled(combustible waste treated by the municipalities)
Amount of Recycling : Wastes sent to contractors for recycling
Amount of Valuable Resources : Wastes that the company could earn profit when disposed of.
Amount of Circulated Waste : Recyclable wastes generated from the company and reuse them in the company.
Amount of Waste Reduction within the Company :The amount of wastes reduced within the company.(using composts)