Tatami core material made of foam PLA beads that are considerate of the Earth (plant-based, antibacterial).

Many conventional plastic products are made from fossil fuels, which are limited resources, and they emit a large amount of greenhouse gases during production and incineration. As a result, the use of petroleum-derived plastics is being regulated in various countries around the world in recent years. In this context, plant-based and biodegradable resin PLA (polylactic acid) is gaining attention as a low environmental impact resin material. Petroleum-derived plastics cannot recover the CO2 emitted during production and incineration. On the other hand, plant-based plastics absorb CO2 from the atmosphere during the growth of raw materials, so even if CO2 is emitted during production or incineration, it does not affect the total amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, achieving carbon neutrality! Additionally, PLA is biodegradable, making it a circular plastic that returns to water and CO2 under specific environmental conditions. Plasteco Co., Ltd. is capable of manufacturing 【foamed PLA products】 in various forms such as sheets, beads, and strands to meet customer needs. In addition to product sales, we also design and sell a complete set of equipment and systems for environmentally friendly plastic manufacturing. Please feel free to contact us.

Plasteco Co., Ltd. has been consistently engaged in the development of environmentally friendly plastic products and manufacturing technologies and equipment since its establishment. Foamed plastics are formed by mixing raw resin and a foaming agent, which causes the resin to expand due to the effect of the foaming agent. Issues with conventional foaming agents: - Alternative fluorocarbons ⇒ Emission of greenhouse gases - Hydrocarbon-based ⇒ Explosive and flammable - Chemical foaming agents ⇒ Contamination due to residues …These issues can be resolved by using 'inert gases' such as CO2 and N2 as foaming agents! On the other hand, foaming with 'inert gases' has various challenges: - Difficult to stabilize - Difficult to control bubbles - Constraints on the raw materials that can be foamed ...There were various challenges. However, Plasteco Co., Ltd.'s [Inert Gas Quantitative Supply Device] is a dedicated device for 'inert gases' that enables stable, ultra-fine, high-magnification, and high-performance foamed molding. This is a special device packed with know-how based on our years of experience! Please take a look at our catalog. If you are interested in creating environmentally friendly plastic products or have any other inquiries, please feel free to contact us.

The presence of plastic has become indispensable in modern society. On the other hand, plastic is seen as one of the factors contributing to many environmental issues that society faces, such as "global warming" and "waste problems," and recently, there has been a push for restrictions on its use and the adoption of alternative materials. For example, "paper straws" provided at restaurants and "paper containers" for takeout... "Isn't it disappointing when a perfectly good drink tastes like paper?" "The moisture from the food seeps out of the container," and so on. Have you ever felt troubled by these alternative products? We at Plasteco Co., Ltd. are here to solve such concerns! Our company, which is engaged in the "biodegradable resin foam product business," has successfully achieved high expansion of 100% plant-based, biodegradable resins like 'PLA (polylactic acid)' using safe and environmentally friendly 'inert gas,' which was previously difficult to accomplish. Even though it is still plastic, you can use biomass plastic, which is considerate of the environment, without worry. For more details, please visit our company website or official Instagram. *The video below is a part of an event we participated in previously. We look forward to your inquiries.

Plasteco Co., Ltd. will exhibit in the "Exhibition and Display Zone" of the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Japan! This "Exhibition and Display Zone" will feature 26 exhibition projects that will change weekly, showcasing various themes from small and medium-sized enterprises and startups in Osaka! Plasteco, together with the members of the Western Japan Plastic Products Industry Association, will promote the bioplastics industry in preparation for the 2025 Osaka Expo! ■ Exhibition Period August 19 (Tuesday) to August 25 (Monday), 2025 《REBORN with Bioplastics》 <Exhibition Overview> We will showcase bioplastic products at the Osaka-Kansai Expo and work on product development with small and medium-sized enterprises in the plastic manufacturing industry concentrated in Osaka, aiming to connect this to business opportunities after the expo. Plasteco Co., Ltd. plans to exhibit our unique low-environmental-impact inert gas foaming technology and the foamed products made from plant-based, biodegradable bioplastics such as PLA (polylactic acid), along with other bioplastic-related technologies and products.