Toyota reduces use of freshwater at plant by 90%
The Hindu
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reduced freshwater utilisation for manufacturing by 142,982 cubic metres during fiscal 2020-21, reporting a 90% cut on usage compared to the previous year. “We strive to bring down our freshwater consumption by adopting recycling, rainwater harvesting and promoting Kaizen. Through these initiatives, we have reduced our freshwater utilisation by 90% for manufacturing,” informed TKM on August 31 through a statement.A crowd comprising farmers, researchers, professors, students, and horticulture enthusiasts thronged the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru, on Friday for the inaugural ceremony of the Triphal Diversity Show which showcased 300 mango, 100 jackfruit, and 100 banana genotypes in collaboration with ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Tiruchirappalli.
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