The country recycled an impressive 87% of its plastic waste, but more than two-thirds of this was incinerated. Only 280,000 t was recycled by chemical means such as those used by Resonac and CFP.

As we look to the future, one thing is certain: every solution counts in the face of our global plastic crisis. Japan’s plastic-to-oil technology may be a crucial piece of the puzzle, but it’s ...

PureCycle Technologies Inc., Orlando, Florida, and Mitsui & Co. Ltd., a Tokyo-based global trading and investment company, have announced plans to develop and operate a polypropylene (PP) recycling ...

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time By Tom Bateman November 20, 20248:38 AM PSTUpdated November 20, 2024 ...

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. has announced the development of the industry's first plastic recycling system capable of separating flame retardants from used plastic while maintaining its ...

The Japanese company has developed a new material that’s made from recycled plastic and wood chips and can be used as a substitute for concrete or wood in anything from sidewalks to furniture ...

A Japanese consortium is now testing a 100 kW fuel cell system in Tokyo. The system uses green hydrogen and waste plastic hydrogen to provide heat to an industrial building.