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PRODUCT – We drive innovative and sustainable solutions

In the context of sustainability, the greatest challenges in product development include recyclability and the circular economy. In packaging, for instance, recyclability, compostability and biodegradability are becoming ever more important. At Kuraray, we use all our expertise to offer innovative, cutting-edge products that meet these demands. For this, we use renewable raw materials and develop solutions for sustainable packaging. Additionally, we are actively engaged in developing new battery materials and activated carbon raw materials that contribute to global environmental protection.

We use a Portfolio Sustainability Assessment (PSA) to evaluate how our products contribute to sustainability. Based on the results, we implement appropriate measures. We are also working on making our purchasing and supply chain management more sustainable. This includes our corporate responsibility for environmental protect and respecting human rights, as well as the obligations defined in the German Supply Chain Act.

Sustainable Glazing

Kuraray proudly presents: Trosifol® R3

Laminated safety glass that meets the highest technical and aesthetic standards is typically used in architecture and vehicles. Here too, producers and engineers are expected to cut emissions and play their part in minimizing climate change. With Trosifol® R3, Kuraray has launched an innovation that meets these requirements and sets new standards in terms of sustainability: The production of the new premium interlayer results in up to 90 percent less CO₂ emissions compared to conventional PVB glass interlayers. The product line contains optimized materials and is manufactured very efficiently using clean energy to minimize environmental impact. Trosifol® R3 thus enables sophisticated glazing projects, while significantly reducing their CO₂ footprint.

EVAL™ biocircular barrier resin

Highly functional and recyclable

Kuraray's high-barrier copolymer resin EVAL™ EVOH acts as an excellent gas barrier for film packaging of perishable foodstuffs. It also serves as an aroma preservative and an efficient barrier against organic solvents or potential contaminants that might be present in food cartons made of recycled corrugated board or post-consumer recycled plastics.

In addition to its superior functionality, the product helps to reduce environmental impact in several ways: Since only a thin layer of EVAL™ EVOH is required, it is easy to design packaging that uses fewer resources and weighs much less without losing its protective function. Multi-layer structures containing an EVAL™ EVOH layer can also be designed to be fully recyclable. At the end of their life cycle, they do not negatively impact recycling streams – assuming there is a waste collection and sorting system in place.

PLANTIC™-Technology

Bio-based barrier layer for paper packaging

Sustainable packaging is a trend that is in everyone's interest: legislators and consumers alike are driving the topic forward, as are manufacturers and processors. The packaging market is currently undergoing rapid change. The ultimate goal is to achieve a circular packaging economy.

Kuraray's PLANTIC™ barrier material provides an innovative solution. It enables completely bio-based packaging as well as repulpable and compostable paper packaging. PLANTIC™ was developed in collaboration with scientists, especially to protect dry foods like pasta, baked goods, coffee and ready meals and extend their shelf life. The bio-polymer forms a film of thermoplastic starch with a high gas barrier effect, so the packaging preserves the aroma of the contents and effectively keeps out oxygen.

PRODUCT – We drive innovative and sustainable solutions

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Sustainable Glazing

EVAL™ biocircular barrier resin

PLANTIC™-Technology

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