Polyester type mono-material labelstocks "MMP50CA BP401 8SK"

LINTEC Corporation

Containers made of various material like PET, PP and PE are used around us, these are attached self-adhesive label reflected the image of the product. For general self-adhesive label, acrylic type or rubber type adhesive that are different material from containers is used.

About resource recycling of used ink cartridges

ecorica.inc

We have realized the first system in Japan to collect and reuse used cartridges of inkjet printers on a nationwide scale.

Bottle-to-Bottle Closed Loop Recycling Projects in 2021

Japan Soft Drink Association

In 2020, we implemented tests and educative activities with various stakeholders in Tokyo to promote bottle-to-bottle recycling, which means Closed Loop Recycling of PET Bottles.

Realization of a recycling-oriented society through solar power generation

Niimi Solar Company

Currently, various technologies are being used to recycle solar panels, but our "Solar Panel Pyrolysis Plant using Sakumoto’s Method" is the only technology in the world that can decompose organic matter without emitting carbon dioxide and extract high-purity materials from solar panels.

Sumicle®, a polyethylene product for packages and containers that contributes to achieving horizontal recycling

SUMITOMO CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.

In order to achieve horizontal recycling of plastic packages and containers, it is desirable to unify the resin material types.

Eco-products Database

Green Purchasing Network (GPN)

The Eco-products Database is the largest database that discloses environmental information about products and services along the Green Purchasing Guidelines.

Seven & i Group PET Bottle Circulation Initiatives

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

The Seven & i Group has been installing plastic bottle reverse bending machines in our stores since 2012.

Upcycling of LIMEX

TBM Co., Ltd.

Currently being implemented in some regions in Japan; we will accelerate our efforts in line with the start of operation of our own LIMEX and plastic recycling plant scheduled for 2023.

Resource Recycling Project

NEION Film Coatings Corp． TOYOBO CO., LTD. Shionogi Pharma Co., Ltd. TOPPAN INFOMEDIA CO., LTD. Mitsui Bussan Chemicals ., LTD

A material called release paper is used for the label mount. This release paper is an indispensable material in the printing and molding processes, but in many cases it is removed and discarded before reaching the consumer.

Remanufacturing of Multifunction Devices

Canon Inc.

Since 1992, Canon has undertaken remanufacturing of used multifunction devices.We collect used devices and break them down into parts, which are washed and cleaned using optimal techniques.

Toner Cartridge Closed-Loop Recycling

Canon Inc.

In 1990, Canon launched its Toner Cartridge Recycling Program, the first such program in the industry. The program continues to operate today.

Overseas Development of Infrastructure Maintenance Business

MITSUI & CO., LTD. SHO-BOND Holdings Co., Ltd.

SHO-BOND is a domestic leader in comprehensive maintenance support. It is engaged in research and development of construction methods and materials centering on the design and construction of roads, bridges, railways, ports, and buildings.