Kuraray has acquired ISCC PLUS certification, an international certification system for sustainable products, for MPD (chemical name: 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol) produced at its Niigata Plant in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture. The certification ensures that biomass and recycled raw materials are properly managed in the supply chain, including product manufacturing, in a mass-balance manner. Kuraray is implementing its medium-term management plan Passion 2026,...
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Taiwan Ube Receives ISCC PLUS Certification
Ube Taiwan, a member of the Ube Group of chemical companies, has received ISCC PLUS (International Sustainable Carbon) certification, an international certification to realize and guarantee a sustainable supply chain and covers mainly biomass, recycled-derived, and other raw materials sold worldwide. With this certification, Ube Taiwan will begin selling three ISCC PLUS certified Ube Group products, including from Ube Elastomer...

Toyo Tires Exhibits Concept Tire Made from 90% Sustainable Materials
Toyo Tires exhibited in January a concept tire made of 90% sustainable materials at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 held at Makuhari Messe. The company’s tires developed using sustainable materials so far have a use ratio of 50%. The concept tire on display at the show dramatically surpasses this level of development. Sustainable materials can be broadly classified into renewable...

Bando Starts Operating Solar Power Generation System in China
Conveyor belt and automotive conductive belt manufacturer Bando Chemical has in December begun operating a solar power generation system on the roof of its subsidiary in China, Bando Belt (Tianjin). The move is part of the company’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality and to utilize clean energy. The newly installed solar power generation system has a generating capacity of 741...

Seal Launches World’s First Luxury Glove Made From Discarded Tires and Genuine Leather
Mondo Design, a manufacturer and seller of bags and accessories, will begin selling under its Seal brand a limited quantity of Glove For Touch, the world’s first luxury glove combining discarded tire tubes and genuine leather. Seal is a brand of products made from upcycled discarded tires. The product is a glove that combines ease of use and strength, made...
Toyo Retread Receives Award for Leadership in Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Toyo Retread received the Council Chairman’s Award in the 2023 Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Promotion Merit Award. The award has been introduced in 1992. It is given to companies that have taken initiative in reducing, reusing, and recycling, and have achieved outstanding results through continuous activities. The purpose of the award is to promote the formation of a recycling-oriented society...