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Environmental Activities
As a global supplier of a comprehensive range of power tools that assist people in creating homes and living environments, it is vital that we consider the environmental impact of each person's lifestyle and recognize that environmental issues such as global warming concern us directly. The entire Makita Group is working to create a sustainable recycling-oriented society that combines the environment with the economy by reviewing our business activities and lifestyles from the ground up.
We have established long-term goals for saving energy, reducing CO2 emissions, achieving zero emissions from waste, and reducing the use of specific chemicals, and we are implementing activities to preserve the environment by setting numerical targets for these goals every year. Our products include power tools that use lightweight, long-life lithium-ion batteries, and we will continue to develop products that are friendly to both users and the environment.
Lithium-ion eXtreme Technology (LXT) 
A lithium-ion battery features high voltage, high energy density and low self-discharge. It is also lightweight and compact and has high energy efficiency. LXT achieves rapid charging and a long life cycle through the combination of a lithium-ion battery and the Optimum Charging System. The Optimum Charging System, particular to Makita, arranges the charging process according to the condition of each battery. The integrated circuit (IC) chips both in the battery and in the charger exchange information. |
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Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT)
AVT is a technology that minimizes the vibration coming from the tool to the operator's hands. A built-in dynamic vibration absorber reduces the vibration by counteraction and decreases discomfort to the operator.
Makita Mini 4-Stroke Engine (MM4)
MM4 is a small 4-stroke engine. As a 4-stroke engine, it features high fuel efficiency and clean exhaust emission. It is also as small and powerful as a 2-stroke engine. The emission level of HC + NOx (hydrocarbons plus nitrogen oxides) is ten times as low as a 2-stroke engine, and it is much lower than the strict emissions limit set in the United States and Europe.
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RoHS Compliance
Since 2007, no product shipped to any destination has contained substances covered by the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (a directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment), which has been in effect in EU nations since July 1, 2006.* Very few of our products fall under the China RoHS (Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products), which went into effect in March 2007, and we have been in compliance from the outset. * Excluding engine products, pneumatic tools and large wood-working tools not covered by RoHS. Restriction of Hazardous Substances
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REACH Compliance
Legal restrictions on hazardous chemicals contained in products have become even more stringent with regulations such as REACH (Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), which came into effect in the EU in June 2007. Since 2009, Makita has investigated, managed and reported information on the content of substances of very high concern (SVHC) in relation to REACH. The number of SVHCs has further increased in 2010, and it is necessary to continually gather information on chemical content, but Makita is fulfilling such obligations without fail.
Energy Star
Energy star, which is a program run by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), promotes energy efficient products and guidelines. |
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