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Mitsui & Co. Plastics offers environmentally friendly materials, including biomass plastic "Rice Resin," made from non-food rice. We accommodate various molding methods such as film, injection, blow, and extrusion, allowing us to provide optimal proposals tailored to product applications and customer challenges. ＼Do you have any of these concerns?／ 【1】Considering environmentally friendly plastics 【2】Looking for domestically sourced materials 【3】Worried about stable supply and price fluctuations of materials These concerns can be addressed with "Rice Resin"! ○Contributes to reducing CO2 emissions ・By switching from conventional plastics to Rice Resin, CO2 emissions are reduced ・Transportation energy is also reduced ○Compatible with various molding methods ・Supports injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion molding. Usable in a wide range of products ○Reliable domestic production ・Uses non-food rice produced in Japan as biomass material. ○Contributes to the resolution of abandoned farmland ・There are approximately 420,000 hectares of abandoned farmland in Japan ・Contributes to agricultural support and regional revitalization by not cultivating rice for Rice Resin on abandoned farmland You can download materials from our website via the link below or feel free to contact us.

In pursuit of realizing a sustainable society, global movements such as the SDGs are accelerating, and in Japan, a roadmap for the introduction of bioplastics has been formulated, with a goal to increase the usage of biomass plastics to approximately 2 million tons, which is 40 times the current amount, by 2030. ＼Do you have any of these concerns?／ 【1】What SDGs can companies work on? 【2】I want to obtain an Eco Mark, but I don't understand the requirements. 【3】I want to consider environmental measures while maintaining existing equipment and material properties. These concerns can be addressed with "mass balance method biomass plastics"! As of February 2023, it has become possible to apply for Eco Mark certification for products using mass balance method biomass plastics. On the other hand, it is necessary to obtain international certifications related to mass balance, such as ISCC PLUS, and ensure traceability throughout the entire supply chain from raw materials to products. Mitsui & Co. Plastics has obtained ISCC PLUS certification and is actively handling products using the mass balance method! You can download materials from our website via the link below or feel free to contact us.

Mitsui & Co. Plastics is proposing polylactic acid (PLA), which is in high demand as bioplastics gain attention these days. Therefore, we invited an expert to give a lecture on the basics of polylactic acid (PLA). 1. What is Total Energies Corbion? 2. What are bioplastics? 3. How is polylactic acid (PLA) made? 4. Carbon dioxide emissions from polylactic acid (PLA) 5. Heat resistance and biodegradability of containers made from polylactic acid (PLA) 6. Examples of products made from polylactic acid (PLA) 7. Recycling of polylactic acid (PLA) ↓ You can view the article where an expert thoroughly explains polylactic acid (PLA) at this link.

Mitsui & Co. Plastics is proposing polylactic acid (PLA), which is in high demand as bioplastics gain attention. This time, we invited an expert to give a lecture on the basics of polylactic acid (PLA). During the session, we received many questions from the participants, so we would like to share the highlights of the talk session. - The potential applications of polylactic acid (PLA) as fertilizer - CO2 emissions from polylactic acid (PLA) - The advantages of polylactic acid (PLA) compared to other materials ↓ You can read the article where an expert thoroughly explains polylactic acid (PLA) at this link.

The mass balance method (i.e., material balance method) is a concept applied in various industries such as paper and plastics. It is a technique used when manufacturing products by mixing raw materials with and without certain characteristics, where a portion of the produced product is assigned the characteristics based on the amount of the raw material with those characteristics that is inputted. Reasons why mass balance method biomass plastics are expected: ○ Equivalent physical properties to conventional products Since there is no difference in physical properties compared to conventional products, they can be used while maintaining existing equipment and processing conditions. ○ 100% biomass ratio Biomass plastics produced using the mass balance method can be considered to have a 100% biomass ratio. ○ Possibility of obtaining eco-mark certification In September 2022, it was announced that eco-mark certification could also be obtained for biomass plastics produced using the mass balance method. ○ Expectations for increased raw material volume and supply stability Current production is said to be around 600,000 to 700,000 tons per year, and it is expected to potentially double or more in the next five years, making it a promising option for stable supply of bioplastics. You can download materials from our website via the link below or feel free to contact us.

In July 2020, the introduction of fees for plastic bags marked a growing effort in Japan towards plastic resource circulation, capturing the attention of the public. This movement is one of the measures being implemented based on the "Plastic Resource Circulation Strategy." Under this strategy, the "Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act" came into effect in April 2022. Mitsui & Co. Plastics will explain what the Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act is and what is expected of us in response. - What is the Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act? - Changes in design due to the Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act - Summary: The "Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act" to reduce environmental impact ↓ You can read a detailed article explaining the "Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act" at this link.

In July 2020, the introduction of paid plastic bags marked a growing effort in Japan towards plastic resource circulation, attracting public interest. This movement is one of the measures being implemented based on the "Plastic Resource Circulation Strategy." Under this strategy, the "Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act" came into effect in April 2022. Mitsui & Co. Plastics will explain what the Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act entails and the responses required from us. - Changes in society and services due to the Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act - Roadmap for the spread of bioplastics - Summary: Responses required by the "Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act" ↓ You can read a detailed article explaining the "Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act" at this link.