Japan Polypropylene Corporation participates in the Ministry of the Environment's FS project, led by Mitsubishi Chemical, to build a stable supply chain for recycled automotive plastics, verifying the entire process from collection to material design.
Japan Polypropylene Corporation (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kaname Iijima) has announced its participation in the 'FY2025 Supplementary Budget FS Project for Building a Stable Supply System for Recycled Plastics for Automobiles,' for which Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation was selected as the representative. In collaboration with Takatoshi Kogyo Co., Ltd., Toko Metal Co., Ltd., Refinverse Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Rhombic Corporation, and digglue Inc., with Toyota Motor Corporation (Domatics) as a cooperating company, the project aims to establish a stable supply system for high-quality recycled plastics suitable for automotive use. The project will integrally verify the collection, sorting, recycling, compounding, material design, and traceability of used plastics.
In this demonstration project, our company will be responsible for material recycling feasibility studies, advanced sorting flow reviews, and traceability studies. We will work to identify issues and verify the implementation of collection centers for recycled automotive plastics, thereby promoting the expansion of recycled plastic usage and contributing to the realization of a circular society.
This initiative embodies the philosophy of 'HOPE&LOOPP™,' a brand symbolizing the environmental impact reduction activities of the Japan Polychem Group. Through participation in this project, we will promote the use of recycled plastics across various fields, including the automotive industry, and steadily work toward realizing a sustainable future.
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FAQ
What is the 'Fiscal Year 2023 Supplementary Budget Project for Establishing a Stable Supply System of Recycled Plastics for Automotive Use'?
This is a demonstration project aimed at establishing a stable supply system of high-quality recycled plastics for automotive use. It will comprehensively verify the collection, sorting, regeneration, compounding, material design, and traceability of used plastics.
Which companies are participating in this project?
Participating companies include Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Japan Polypropylene Corporation, Koshun Kogyo Co., Ltd., Toho Metal Industry Co., Ltd., RefineVerse Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Lombic Co., Ltd., and digglue Co., Ltd. Toyota Motor Corporation (Domatics) is also involved as a collaborating company.
What role does Japan Polypropylene Corporation play in this project?
Japan Polypropylene Corporation will be responsible for material recycling feasibility studies, advanced sorting flow considerations, and traceability considerations. They will also identify and verify challenges towards the implementation of a recycled plastic consolidation hub.
What brand is associated with this project?
The brand associated with this project is 'HOPE&LOOPP™', which symbolizes the environmental load reduction activities of the Japan Polychem Group.
Where can I find more details about this project?
You can find more details in the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation press release (https://www.mcgc.com/news_release/pdf/02646/02896.pdf).