From Old Clothes to Automotive Insulation: Seahorses Mikawa's Clothing Recycling Report for a Waste-Free Future
Seahorses Mikawa conducted a clothing collection drive with support from Suzu-roku Co., Ltd. as part of their SDGs initiatives. On May 2, 2026, at the Koshigaya Alphas game, they collected 120.0kg of clothing, achieving a CO2 reduction of 170.4kg. The initiative highlights repurposing textiles into automotive insulation.
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- 📰 Published: May 20, 2026 at 18:00
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Thank you for your continued support of Seahorses Mikawa.
Seahorses Mikawa recently conducted a clothing collection drive during the game against the Koshigaya Alphas on Saturday, May 2, with the support of Suzu-roku Co., Ltd., as part of our SDGs promotion activities.
Thank you very much for your cooperation in the collection activities at the venue.
Results of the Day
Collection weight: 120.0kg
CO2 reduction: 170.4kg
Number of participants: 130
A portion of the collected children's clothing will be donated to the Okazaki City Welfare Consultation Division.
Date of Clothing Collection
Saturday, May 2, 2026, vs. Koshigaya Alphas
Reuse and Recycling Activities After Collection
The clothing collected from everyone is sorted by Suzu-roku Co., Ltd. into items that can still be worn for reuse, and items that are difficult to wear for recycling.
Clothing that is difficult to wear becomes raw material for industrial wiping rags (uesu) and felt.
Recycled felt is widely used for automotive sound insulation materials.
About Suzu-roku Co., Ltd.
Address: 73 Tsutsumishita, Ohira-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture
Representative Director: Kazuto Suzuki
Member Organizations: Japan Used Clothing Recycling Export Association, Aichi Used Clothing Recycling Cooperative
* Suzu-roku Co., Ltd. collects 3,000 tons of used clothing annually, with approximately 95% being recycled. As a result, they achieve an annual CO2 emission reduction of 5,760 tons. Collection boxes for used clothing are currently set up at Apita and Piago locations in Okazaki and Chiryu! Please take part in an eco-action for the future while you do your shopping!
Seahorses Mikawa recently conducted a clothing collection drive during the game against the Koshigaya Alphas on Saturday, May 2, with the support of Suzu-roku Co., Ltd., as part of our SDGs promotion activities.
Thank you very much for your cooperation in the collection activities at the venue.
Results of the Day
Collection weight: 120.0kg
CO2 reduction: 170.4kg
Number of participants: 130
A portion of the collected children's clothing will be donated to the Okazaki City Welfare Consultation Division.
Date of Clothing Collection
Saturday, May 2, 2026, vs. Koshigaya Alphas
Reuse and Recycling Activities After Collection
The clothing collected from everyone is sorted by Suzu-roku Co., Ltd. into items that can still be worn for reuse, and items that are difficult to wear for recycling.
Clothing that is difficult to wear becomes raw material for industrial wiping rags (uesu) and felt.
Recycled felt is widely used for automotive sound insulation materials.
About Suzu-roku Co., Ltd.
Address: 73 Tsutsumishita, Ohira-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture
Representative Director: Kazuto Suzuki
Member Organizations: Japan Used Clothing Recycling Export Association, Aichi Used Clothing Recycling Cooperative
* Suzu-roku Co., Ltd. collects 3,000 tons of used clothing annually, with approximately 95% being recycled. As a result, they achieve an annual CO2 emission reduction of 5,760 tons. Collection boxes for used clothing are currently set up at Apita and Piago locations in Okazaki and Chiryu! Please take part in an eco-action for the future while you do your shopping!
FAQ
Where did Seahorses Mikawa hold the clothing collection event?
It was held at the venue for the game against Koshigaya Alphas on May 2, 2026.
Is the collected clothing thrown away?
No, Suzu-roku Co., Ltd. sorts them into reusable and recyclable items, repurposing the latter into industrial rags or automotive insulation.
What is the environmental impact of this activity?
The event collected 120.0kg of clothing, resulting in a reduction of 170.4kg of CO2 emissions.