Although it is a non-petroleum type, it has the same functionality and processability as general thermoplastic resins, and is compatible with various molding methods such as injection molding and extrusion molding. It has a wide range of applications such as plastic bags and films, shoe soles, interior materials for automobiles, and can also be a substitute for plastic and rubber products.

Not only is it durable enough for normal applications, but it is also a highly circulatory material that is biodegrable under specific conditions and has low combustion heat (carbon neutral). With our unique know-how, we will realize a supply price that is comparable to conventional materials and aim to spread it to the general public.

We provide you with new material choices for a sustainable society This is a product under development.

• Features
• Functionality equivalent to conventional petroleum-based materials
• Supports a wide range of applications as an alternative to plastic and rubber materials
• Sustainable material(s) that is(are) biodegradable

We have established the original compounding technology and the specialized equipment. They help us to recycle used tea leaves, coffee grounds, corncobs, that have not been recycled before. Every kind of waste material around the world is subject to our recycling system, and has possibility to be reborn as a functional material. Our recycling system solves client's waste disposal problems and world's environmental problem at the same time. We believe this technology will help us to build a sustainable society, and to hand over our planet to the next generation.

Used tea leaves to be upcycled to functional infill.

A single artificial soccer pitch using Field Chip utilizes used tea leaves equivalent to approximately 430,000 525ml-sized PET plastic bottles. Field Chip can suppress increases in surface temperature by approximately 7 °C more than in comparison with conventional black rubber chip filler materials.

Car floor mat made from corn cobs

We compounded non-edible corn cobs (corn cores) as an organic sustainable material and molded them into car floor mats. Since it is lighter than the case of using the conventional mineral filler, it leads to the weight reduction of the vehicle body. This plays a role in controlling greenhouse gas emissions. In terms of design, the texture derived from natural materials is beautiful. In addition, since the base polymer is a resin, it also features long-term durability. This product was developed at our North American factory (NASCA Elastomers) as an environmentally friendly product for a major US automobile manufacturer.