Tag: Japan
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Japan selects US as primary oil and energy supplier
Japan recently solidified its energy security by signing $56 billion in deals with the U.S. for oil, gas, and LNG. Finalized at the Asia-Pacific Energy Security Forum on March 14, 2026, the agreement marks a strategic shift under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to reduce import risks and strengthen the U.S.-Japan economic alliance amidst global instability. Japan took a strategic decision: I have…
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Japan’s petrochemical shake-up gains momentum
https://cen.acs.org/business/mergers-&-acquisitions/Japans-petrochemical-shakegains-momentum/103/web/2025/09
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Japan backs new material development to reduce marine plastic waste
https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/news/world/40055469
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Kobe University Engineers Bacteria to Create Biodegradable Plastic Alternative
https://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=21506
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Sumitomo Chemical Achieves Scale-Up of Its Proprietary Process for Producing Propylene Directly from Ethanol
https://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/news/detail/20250820e.html
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Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical establish a limited liability partnership for ethylene manufacturing facilities in western Japan
https://jp.mitsuichemicals.com/en/release/2025/2025_0901_4/index.htm
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Japan’s packaging industry turns to bio-polypropylene
https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2727616-japan-s-packaging-industry-turns-to-bio-polypropylene
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Scientists Develop New Biodegradable Plastic Stronger Than PET
https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/international/climate-change/new-biodegradable-plastic-stronger-than-pet-r2a4557?photo=1
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Japanese Scientists Invent Plastic That Does Not Pollute Ocean Water — Instead, It Simply Dissolves
https://www.greenmatters.com/pn/japanese-scientists-invent-plastic-that-does-not-pollute-ocean-water-instead-it-simply-dissolves
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Plastic waste from Asia inundates Sea of Japan coastline
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/plastic-waste-from-asia-inundates-sea-of-japan-coastline
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Teijin to showcase world’s first bioplastic pipe organ at Expo 2025 Osaka
https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/rd/teijin-to-showcase-worlds-first-bioplastic-pipe-organ-at-expo-2025-osaka-26997
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Scientists find bioplastic that vanishes 80% even in extreme deep-sea conditions
Read https://interestingengineering.com/science/bioplastic-vanishes-80-in-deep-sea
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LAHB: New bioplastic can lose 80% of its mass after 13 months
https://phys.org/news/2025-07-lahb-bioplastic-mass-months.html
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ENEOS and Mitsubishi Inaugurate Chemical Recycling Plant in Ibaraki (FREE)
Read ENEOS and Mitsubishi Inaugurate Chemical Recycling Plant in Ibaraki
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Implementation of Japans ‘Positive List’ Confirms FDCA Approval for Food-Contact Use
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Nanoplastics in Soil: How Soil Type and pH Influence Mobility (FREE)
Read Nanoplastics in Soil: How Soil Type and pH Influence Mobility
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Japan to force manufacturers to use recycled plastics
Japan to force manufacturers to use recycled plastics
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Agilyx technology produces on-spec product in Japan
Agilyx technology produces on-spec product in Japan
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Japan Seeks Public Comments for the Amendment of Positive List of Synthetic Resin Used for Food Apparatus Containers and Packaging
Japan Seeks Public Comments for the Amendment of Positive List of Synthetic Resin Used for Food Apparatus Containers and Packaging
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Palladium application in the production of biodegradable packaging will help improve Japan’s environment
Palladium application in the production of biodegradable packaging will help improve Japan’s environment
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Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical to start joint feasibility study on carbon neutrality of ethylene production facilities in western Japan
Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical to start joint feasibility study on carbon neutrality of ethylene production facilities in western Japan
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Japanese Team Create Biodegradable Plastic Fit For Industrial Use
Japanese Team Create Biodegradable Plastic Fit For Industrial Use
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A microbial plastic factory for high-quality green plastic
Microbial Platform for Tailor-made Production of a Biodegradable Polylactide Modifier: Ultrahigh-Molecular-Weight Lactate-Based Polyester LAHB
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Denka and Toyo Styrene complete chemical recycling plant for PS
Denka and Toyo Styrene complete chemical recycling plant for PS
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New route to recyclable polymers from plants (Hokkaido University)
Chemically Recyclable Unnatural (1→6)-Polysaccharides from Cellulose-Derived Levoglucosenone and Dihydrolevoglucosenone
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Biodegradable Plastics: A Proven Solution to the Problem of Marine Plastic Waste
Biodegradable Plastics: A Proven Solution to the Problem of Marine Plastic Waste
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Jeplan Plans US IPO
Japanese Plastic Recycling Firm Jeplan Plans US IPO Through SPAC Merger
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Zeon Completes Construction of chemical Recycling Plant
Zeon Completes Construction Of Recycling Plant For Cyclo Olefin Polymers
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Japan industry launch frontal attack at EU PFAS ban
Japan industry launch frontal attack on EU PFAS ban
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Japanese artist using bioplastics (Harvard)
The natural history of Junko Yamamoto’s art and architecture
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Japan Invites Comments on Assessment and Labeling Guidelines for GHG Reduction for Agricultural Products
Japan Ministry of Agriculture Invites Comments on Assessment and Labeling Guidelines for GHG Reduction for Agricultural Products
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Singapore VC invests in Japanese bioplastic startup
Singapore’s Purpose VC invests in Japanese bioplastic startup Bioworks
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Japan green-tech startups to help oil-rich UAE decarbonize
In Japan, two startups have made breakthroughs that they say could help one of the world’s biggest oil producers, the United Arab Emirates, make a green pivot.
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Preliminary Impact and Situation Post-Earthquake in Japan
This report offers a preliminary agricultural update post-earthquake on the current situation that devasted the Noto Peninsula in the central prefecture of Ishikawa, and Toyama Prefecture on New Year’s Day.
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A Novel Strategy for Extracting White Mycelial Pulp from Fruiting Mushroom Bodies
Researchers successfully extract mycelial fibers from fruiting bodies of mushrooms without destroying their microsized mycelial structures.
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Novel Chemical Recycling System for Vinyl Polymers of Cyclic Styrene Derivatives
Researchers propose a new strategy for obtaining monomer precursors via depolymerization of cyclic α-substituted styrene-based vinyl polymers
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Japan testing ocean plastic roads
From Waste to Pavement: Using Marine Plastic for Station Front Rotary in Wakayama
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Japan Biofuels Annual report
In March 2023, Japan updated its transport biofuel standards. Japan will maintain annual target volume of on-road bioethanol at 824 million liters till March 2028. Boosting domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) SAF, is Japan’s primary focus to expand biofuel consumption. Japan is planning to develop a separate SAF target volume…
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Mitsui Chemicals receives mass balance certification
Aiming to expand social implementation of biomass-based products under a mass balance system
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Japan Develops stronger, stretchier, self-healing plastic
Japan: Scientists develop self-healing, stronger and partially biodegradable plastic
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Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN partner on PET chemical recycling in Japan
Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN announce the start-up operation of Rewind® PET semi-industrial unit in Japan for the chemical recycling of PET
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New biobased recyclable polyesters exhibiting excellent tensile properties beyond polyethylene and polypropylene
Accelerating research and development on sustainable polymers enabled by synthesis using high-performance catalyst
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Investigating the role of greener plastics for Japan’s carbon neutral goals
Japan’s plastic problem is a huge barrier to carbon neutrality. Could bioplastics and recycled plastics be the answer?
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Japan goes rice based bioplastics
Rice-based bioplastics not only provide a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic, they could also revitalize Japan’s shrinking rice farming industry.
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Japanese firms plan to produce bio-based plastic bottles (FREE)
A group of Japanese companies is working on developing plastic drink bottles that are not made from any petroleum-based materials.
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Japan Foreign Affairs Ministry video on Bioplastics (FREE)
Although this video has been posted recently on some media outlets, I think it was released in June 2022. This is a FREE article
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The Japanese Market for Hemp Fiber
The objective of this report is to inform U.S. exporters of hemp fiber about relevant import regulations and market opportunities in Japan, a country with a long tradition of hemp use for textiles, food and industrial purposes. This is the first in a series of reports about Japanese regulations and market for hemp products.
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New Study Sheds Light on Awareness and Preferences for Bioplastics in Japan
Despite complex consumer preferences for bioplastics in Japan, adoption of these materials could be enhanced through educational interventions
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Nagano turns to plants for straws to weed out plastic in oceans
The straws are made from triticale plants, a hybrid of rye and wheat.
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Updated Guide to New Phytosanitary Certificate Requirements of Japan
From August 5, 2023, Japan will begin to strictly require phytosanitary certificates (PC) for a broad range of previously exempted agricultural imports. This report aims to provide further details of Japan’s new PC requirements.
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Asahi Kasei and Mitsui establish supply and procurement system for bio-methanol
Asahi Kasei Corp. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. will establish a supply and procurement system for bio-methanol produced in the United States.
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Japan palm oil power push is losing momentum
Local resistance and high prices have slowed the expansion of palm oil power stations
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Low concentration CO2 can be reused in biodegradable plastic precursor using artificial photosynthesis
Visible-light-driven 3-hydroxybutyrate production from acetone and low concentrations of CO2 with a system of hybridized photocatalytic NADH regeneration and multi-biocatalysts†
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Japanese Bioplastics Startups
Japan’s bioplastics industry is advancing as smaller companies find creative ways to upcycle biomass waste, like making helmets from leftover scallop shells.
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A novel biorefinery process with material and energy circulation by reusing by-products
Designing a process that maximizes the effective use of biomass resources — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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PureCycle and Mitsui Partner on PP Recycling
PureCycle and Mitsui announced a signed heads of agreement to develop and operate a polypropylene recycling plant in Japan.
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New Japanese Bioplastic Startup
A startup developed a new bioplastic made from underutilized components of plant and wood waste, with a carbon footprint smaller than conventional plastic.
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Teijin to Produce and Market Polycarbonate Resin Made from Biomass-derived BPA
Teijin Limited announced today that it has received an ISCC PLUS sustainable-product certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system for biomass-derived bisphenol A (BPA) polycarbonate (PC) resin products produced in Japan.
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Mitsui Chemicals to Supply Bio-BPA to MGC
Japanese petrochemical firm Mitsui Chemicals plans to supply biomass-based bisphenol A (BPA) to fellow producer Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC), for producing bio-polycarbonate at its Kashima plant in the eastern prefecture of Ibaraki.
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Idemitsu and Toray Partner on Biobased ABS
Idemitsu and Toray Creating Japan’s First Biomass ABS Resin Supply Chain
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New Study Presents Novel Behavioral Barrier-Based Framework for Sustainable Plastic Management
This framework developed and tested by researchers at Ritsumeikan University identifies barriers and context-specific measures for plastic use and disposal
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Japan Times Article on Biodegradable, Compostable and Bio-based Plastic
The Japan Times publishes an article on how to spot greenwashing
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Japan to Include GHG Criteria in Procurement Decisions
Japan Proposes to Include Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Criteria for Government Procurement Decisions
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Chemists Uncover Cracks in the Surface of Cellulose Nanocrystals
Chemists in Japan, Canada and Europe have uncovered flaws in the surface structure of cellulose nanocrystals—an important step toward deconstructing cellulose to produce renewable nano-materials relevant to biochemical products, energy solutions, and biofuels.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Develops New Bioplastics
This glossy and beautiful tableware is made up of “Miraiwood or it is known as ‘Future Wood.” It is mixture of biodegradable plastic and waste wood that is used in making baseball bats.
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Japan Plastic Waste Exports
Japan has long been Asia’s biggest plastic packaging waste producer
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Mitsui Chemicals Invests in Used Cooking Oils Collection
Mitsui Chemicals Invests in Apeiron Bioenergy, one of the Largest Used Cooking Oil Collectors in Southeast Asia and China Region
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South Africa Receives Biodegradation Laboratory Equipment
CSIR receives plastic biodegradation laboratory equipment from Japan
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Synthetisation of Fumaric Acid
Researchers have successfully synthesized fumarate (fumaric acid), a raw material for unsaturated polyester resin, by combining carbon dioxide (CO2) with pyruvate (derived from biomass), using two biocatalysts: malate dehydrogenase and fumarase.
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Bluepha and Chori Partner for Japanese Market
Bluepha and Chori Establishing a Strategic Partnership to Develop the Japanese Market
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