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This service is a prototype and processing contract service aimed at the effective utilization and product development of unused biomass and various plant residues. By leveraging the processing and equipment capacity we possess, we smoothly support the production of "technical verification samples (prototypes)" necessary for the development and evaluation of new materials. 【Available Contract Processing】 - Drying processing (low-temperature hot air drying) - Crushing processing (water-cooled stone mill crushing / powder processing) * We can accommodate "drying only," "crushing only," or a "set of drying + powdering." * The processing is intended for industrial products and does not cater to food processing. 【Recommended for these scenes and requests】 - I want to powder unused residues to explore the potential for materialization and productization. - I want to produce "small quantity samples" necessary for kneading, formulation tests, or physical property evaluations. - I want to use contract processing as a PoC (proof of concept) before investing in our own equipment.

• Processing Contract

This product is a high-value biomass raw material made 100% from coffee extraction residue emitted during the can coffee manufacturing process of a major domestic beverage manufacturer. By utilizing scraps from canned coffee, which everyone is familiar with in daily life, it is possible to impart a story to the final product that allows "everyone to experience real sustainability (resource circulation)" regardless of industry, category, or region. It can be used as a material for planning and consideration during product development, as well as a functional filler or raw material for various biomass-utilizing products. 【Physical Effects】 - Imparts a unique natural texture - Contributes to structural retention and dimensional stability within the resin - Assists in improving thixotropy (drip prevention) in paints and adhesives 【Functional Effects】 - Potential improvement in sliding properties - Potential enhancement of hydrophobicity - Assists in plasticization during molding 【Environmental Effects】 - Direct reduction of virgin petroleum-based materials - LCA reduction through non-edible, domestically sourced biomass - Compliance with corporate environmental requirements

• Organic Natural Materials

【Designing "Stable Procurement and Operation Schemes for Raw Materials" using Knowledge and Networks Cultivated in Waste Processing Business】 Not just limited to material proposals, we leverage our procurement capabilities and logistics networks developed in the waste processing business. We provide comprehensive support for the operational design from continuous collection and processing of biomass raw materials to delivery. 【Providing Seamless Support from Planning and Prototype Production to "Mass Production"】 We offer one-stop solutions not only for product planning and material selection but also for the production of samples (prototypes) for technical verification, mass production trials, and quality confirmation. We realize development aimed at mass production that does not end with prototypes. 【Strong Support for "Regulatory Compliance and Issue Organization" that is Challenging for Individual Companies】 We thoroughly organize issues related to compliance with relevant regulations (such as the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act) and challenges concerning quality and cost in the materialization of waste. By building partnerships, we mitigate development risks and accelerate market entry.

• Organic Natural Materials

We would like to introduce our company's initiatives for utilizing food waste. We are working on creating a system for the cascade utilization of food waste, which includes raw material residues generated during the food manufacturing process and food that is discarded due to expiration. In collaboration with food-related businesses and the agricultural sector that are addressing the same issues, we aim to contribute to CO2 reduction in local communities through biogas power generation and to promote the utilization of feed and fertilizers derived from food waste in agriculture, thereby building a circular value chain and striving for a sustainable society. **Four Initiatives** - Increase in electricity derived from renewable energy through biogas power generation - Increase in feed self-sufficiency rate through the expansion of feed utilization from food waste - Promotion of environmentally friendly agriculture utilizing unused biomass resources - Establishment of a circular value chain through the creation of a recycling loop *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

• Other services

We would like to introduce our company's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a specific initiative, we are switching from natural gas boilers to boilers that use wood chips as fuel, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and the use of fossil fuels. Additionally, we utilize waste heat, including steam emitted from the dryer, as a heat source for concentrating wastewater before it is fed back into the dryer, and we monitor electricity usage in real-time to reduce electricity consumption. 【Specific Initiatives】 ■ Biomass Boiler ■ Utilization of High-Temperature Steam ■ Power Monitor *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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I would like to introduce the benefits of biogas power generation. In the case of thermal power generation, which is a typical method of power generation, electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels such as oil and coal, and this process inevitably produces CO2. In contrast, biogas power generation utilizes biogas derived from biomass, making it a clean power generation method that does not produce CO2 and is carbon neutral. [Benefits] ■ Utilizes biogas derived from biomass ■ A clean power generation method that is carbon neutral and does not produce CO2 *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

• Other services

We would like to introduce the features of our biogas power generation business. We strictly implement environmental measures and have designed our facilities with space-saving in mind, enabling us to establish locations in urban areas. The processing flow is based on the treatment of industrial waste, allowing for the acceptance of large quantities of single materials by ensuring uniformity in the characteristics of the input materials through a conditioning tank. Additionally, the digestate produced during the methane fermentation process contains many components necessary for agricultural products and is used as an alternative to chemical fertilizers. [Features] - Urban biogas power generation facilities realized through compliance with environmental measures and space-saving design - Capable of accepting industrial waste such as wastewater treatment sludge and process wastewater that generates large quantities of single materials in one discharge without any issues - Can process food waste containing oils and salts, as well as bagged and cardboard-packaged materials - The digestate produced during methane fermentation is dehydrated and recycled into fertilizer - The electricity generated is utilized as local power *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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"Biogas power generation" is a method that uses livestock manure and food-derived waste as raw materials to conduct methane fermentation, generating biogas that is used as fuel in a biogas dedicated power generator. Our company has constructed the Nishinomiya Biogas Power Plant, which uses food-derived organic waste as a raw material for renewable energy. We conduct biogas power generation using industrial waste such as wastewater treatment sludge and food scraps, and the electricity generated is sold using the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) system. **Features of our biogas power generation business:** - An urban biogas power generation facility realized through compliance with environmental measures and space-saving design. - Industrial waste such as wastewater treatment sludge and process wastewater, which generates large quantities of a single product in a single discharge, can be accepted without issue. - Food scraps containing oil and salt, as well as packaged items in bags or cardboard, can also be processed. - The digestate produced during methane fermentation is dehydrated and recycled into fertilizer. - The electricity generated is utilized as local power. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

• Other services

We would like to introduce our company's "Food Waste Treatment and Recycling." Our food recycling system allows us to adapt the process according to the content of the food we handle and choose the appropriate method. Additionally, 100% of the waste we accept can be recycled, including the packaging. In the waste crushing and sorting process, machines are used to separate packaging materials from the food. These machines also play a role in removing packaging materials that interfere with food recycling and in destroying brand logos printed on the packaging. [Methods of Food Waste Recycling] ■ Drying ■ Methane Fermentation ■ Carbonization ■ Composting *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Our company provides industrial waste treatment, biogas power generation, and decarbonization support services. In industrial waste treatment, we handle the recycling of organic and inorganic waste, the disposal of waste pharmaceuticals and reagents, the processing of various types of waste materials, and the cleaning business "swell." Additionally, in our decarbonization support services, we offer "GHG Emission Calculation Support," which can be used for calculating GHG emissions for each waste disposal outsourcing route. 【Business Overview】 ■ Comprehensive recycling business ■ Collection, transportation, and intermediate processing of industrial waste ■ Environmental maintenance business ■ Cleaning of wastewater treatment facilities, etc. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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