Honda Launches Resource Circularity Center in Ohio

Honda has officially begun operations at its new Resource Circularity Center in Ohio, a facility aimed at giving a second life to tools, office electronics, and service parts that would otherwise be discarded. According to the company, the project represents a milestone in Honda’s effort to build a circular economy model that reduces waste and extends the value of materials across their lifecycle.

It is reported that the center, located near Honda’s Marysville and East Liberty Auto Plants, differs from traditional recycling programs that focus mainly on scrap metal or plastics. Instead, it targets indirect goods such as torque wrenches, industrial robots, office chairs, aluminum wheels, and other service components. By repurposing these items, Honda seeks to lessen reliance on virgin raw materials while reducing landfill use.

“The facility reimagines the current linear model of buying, producing and disposing into a circular value model that recaptures value and reduces waste at every turn,” said Matt Daniel, Director of Procurement Sustainability at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

According to company information, the Resource Circularity Center redeploys usable assets within Honda’s network, sells surplus externally, donates suitable goods, and dismantles obsolete parts for raw material recovery. End-of-life vehicle service parts are also processed for recycling, with the goal of reintegrating materials into Honda’s supply chain. It is further reported that Honda is exploring creative initiatives such as turning scrap leather from car seats into luggage tags and other consumer products.

Industry observers said the automotive sector is under growing pressure from both regulators and consumers to embrace sustainable practices. In the United States, extended producer responsibility policies are becoming stricter, requiring companies to take greater responsibility for end-of-life products. Analysts noted that Honda’s investment in circularity infrastructure not only addresses environmental concerns but also enhances supply chain resilience at a time of global resource challenges.

According to Honda, the company intends to expand this business model to other North American production facilities in the coming years. The move reflects a broader strategy to embed circularity into Honda’s long-term operations and product development.

Source: HONDA