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It realized to save resources and reduce environmental burdens, as well as improving product functions.

Hazardous substances-free product
It does not use any materials prohibited by the Environment-related Substances Used in Product Control Rules. No polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used in the electrical insulation of interconnection, and the lenses are made using eco-glass containing no lead, cadmium or arsenic.

Resource saving
It realized resource saving and contributes less environmental burdens occurring during distribution.

Use of corrugated cardboard for packaging and cushioning
To facilitate recycling, we use only cardboard to package and cushion our products.

Material Labeling
Also to facilitate recycling, information about materials is shown on all plastic parts that are large enough to show it.

LCA Results ^Note1
Environmental burdens occurring during distribution account for nearly 50% of all environmental burdens during the lifecycle of the product.

Note1: Calculated based on the criteria for Olympus digital cameras

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