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| Renewable polypropylene can be utilized for a broad range of value-add applications. Photo: © Borealis |
The developments of climate change are attracting attention in Japan and overseas, and countermeasures are urgently required. Under these circumstances, Japan has formulated a basic plan to introduce approximately two million tons of renewable plastic products by 2030. There is a need to shift to renewable plastics.
Polypropylene is a principal raw material characterised by its high strength and high heat resistance. In March 2020, Borealis embarked on the commercial production of renewable PP and is now working to expand sales in Europe and around the world. The renewable PP is made from sustainable feedstock from organic waste and residue streams. This step clearly showcases Borealis’ EverMinds™ ambition in terms of thinking circular. The traceability from the point of origin to the final product is ensured through the mass balance model and ISCC Plus certified by a third-party independent body.
Borouge provides innovative plastics solutions for the packaging, energy, infrastructure, mobility, healthcare and agriculture industries. The company aims to be a one-stop shop to its customers for all their sustainable packaging requirements.
ITOCHU aims to be a one-stop shop to its customers for all their sustainable packaging requirements. It targets to commercially launch Japan’s first food containers and packaging materials made of Renewable PP by the end of 2020 as well as other sanitary goods, miscellaneous daily goods, cosmetic containers, etc.
ITOCHU will actively use its Group networks in Japan and overseas to create a new business model in the domain of renewable plastics.
