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Waste Management
Resource Recycling

Waste Management

E Ink prioritizes compliance with regulations and reducing environmental impact in waste management. Within the factory premises, waste is primarily prioritized for recycling and reuse. Waste that cannot be recycled is stored centrally for incineration, and if incineration is not possible, it is disposed of through landfilling.


In 2022, the total amount of waste generated in E Ink 's global sites due to increased production capacity was 2,981 metric tons, representing a 78% increase compared to the previous year. The waste generation intensity was 99.2 kilograms per million NTD, an increase of approximately 16% from the previous year. The waste recycling rate remained the same at 38% as in 2021. In the first half of 2022, the waste generation and intensity increased compared to the previous year due to the trial operation phase of the new production line in the Hsinchu site. It is planned that stable production will be resumed at the Hsinchu site in 2023.

Waste Source Reduction

E Ink is committed to achieving the goal of zero landfill waste (UL2799 certification) and implementing waste resource utilization policies. Within E Ink's sites premises, numerous plastic materials generated from the production processes are categorized and managed.


These materials are then utilized for producing recycled products, reused, or converted into energy sources, ensuring a closed-loop system for waste utilization. Additionally, E Ink collaborates with YFY Packaging Inc., a subsidiary within the group, to channel the waste output into papermaking materials or recycled fuel rods, promoting a circular economy.

Product Recycling, Reuse, and Circularity

In order to continuously improve customer service satisfaction and increase product reuse, E Ink provides return and repair services for ePaper module products sold. In 2022, the total area of Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) products at E Ink was 5.9 metric tons, and the product reuse rate after repair reached 55.5%. The RMA or take-back program did not create financial benefit since it generated costs. Furthermore, E Ink will continue to research relevant technical processes and further overcome product repair technology bottlenecks to increase RMA reuse rate.