Synthesizing Methanol from Carbon Dioxide Efficiently to Promote Carbon Circulation

SUMITOMO CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. Shimane University

・Shimane University develops basic research into catalysts and reaction processes to increase reaction yield in the methanol synthesis using carbon dioxide as a raw material.

Proof of Concept Promoting Reuse in Local Communities With Mercari, Yakult Sanyo, Akitakata City, and Miyoshi City

Mercari, Inc. Yakult Sanyo Inc. Akitakada City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture

This is a collaborative project between Mercari, Inc., Yakult Sanyo Corporation, and Akitakata City and Miyoshi City of Hiroshima Prefecture. Together, we started a proof of concept where we collect usable items that people no longer need from Akitakata City and Miyoshi City and sell them on Mercari’s e-commerce platform Mercari Shops. So far, Mercari has partnered up with a total of 38 local governments across Japan (as of July 8, 2024) to sell their unwanted items on Mercari Shops.

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.

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.

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.

Food Waste Recycling Solution

NTT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Well Create Co., Ltd.

The Food Waste Recycling Solution is a solution service that contributes to the reduction of food loss and the promotion of food recycling. This service is provided nationwide by NTT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (abbreviated as NTT-BS),

Complete Material Recycling System for Disposable Diapers

TOPPAN INC. TOTAL CARE SYSTEM Co. Sumitomo Heavy Industries Environment Co.,Ltd.

Until now, disposable diapers composed of composite materials, such as plastic and pulp, have been regarded as unsuitable for recycling, and thus, after use, have been positioned as waste plastic and incinerated. Currently, pulp is recycled as a raw material for building materials,

Development and demonstration project of new biomass and biodegradable plastic films for agriculture

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

The National Agriculture and Food Research Organization: Evaluation of biodegradability and collection of basic information for stable production of enzymes

Chemical Decomposition of Waste Plastics using Catalyst and Manufacturing Olefin (ethylene, propylene, etc)

SUMITOMO CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. MURORAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

・Muroran Institute of Technology develops high performance catalysts for the decomposition of plastic wastes. ・Sumitomo Chemical supports the R&D of Muroran Institute of Technology and develops process technologies to maximize the chemical decomposition efficiency of plastic wastes.

The “Mata Aeru (Let’s meet again) Bottle Project” to Promote Horizontal Recycling of PET Bottles

Suntory Holdings Limited

In 2011, Suntory Group became the first in the Japanese soft drink industry to establish a bottle-to-bottle mechanical recycling system*1 for PET bottles (produce), and the following year, in 2012, to introduce PET bottles made of 100% recycled materials (implement). Since then, we have promoted technological innovation over the years,

Value networks creation between organizations for circular economy

Circular Economy Association

We aim to establish the support system on value network creation for circular economy between organizations in accordance with the following approaches.

Experiments to design better plastic recycling models

ENVIPRO HOLDINGS Inc.

Post consumer recycled material (PCR) is a recycled material made from disposed post consumer goods.