[Dainippon Printing (DNP)] Starts offering polyethylene film packaging with 50% biomass content that helps reduce CO2 emissions
Dainippon Printing (DNP) Press release: October 9, 2024 Started offering polyethylene film packaging with 50% biomass content that contributes to reducing CO2 emissions Equipped with impact resistance and antistatic functions, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 15% compared to petroleum-based packaging Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has developed “DNP Plant-derived Packaging Material Biomatec(R)”*1, which reduces the amount of petroleum resources used by replacing petroleum-derived raw materials with plant-derived raw materials (biomass).・Provided. This time, we have developed a polyethylene (PE) film package that uses 50% biomass by weight (50% biomass content), and will begin providing it on October 9, 2024. Up until now, the use of environmentally friendly materials and the reduction of plastics have been problematic because of the decline in product performance and productivity. The newly developed product addresses the issue of reducing CO2 emissions in packaging for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, and consumer goods manufacturers that handle liquids and powders, and has features such as ease of opening, protection of contents, and antistatic properties. This helps reduce environmental impact without sacrificing
functionality.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/69194/696/69194-696-4d50f38bbbec5fcb005b951dac2558f3-2000×1157.jpg Image of CO2 reduction throughout the product life cycle [Development background] In recent years, with the aim of realizing a decarbonized society, there has been a need to replace the film raw materials for various packages from petroleum-based to plant-based, renewable resources. In April 2021, the Japanese government enacted the “Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act,” which aims to reduce the use of plastics, recycle them, and promote recycled materials and renewable resources throughout the entire commercial chain (supply chain), from product design to waste treatment. We are promoting the switch to Various industries are working to reduce the amount of petroleum resources used and the amount of waste produced, and environmentally friendly packaging, like traditional packaging, is required to have the ability to protect the contents. To meet these needs, DNP has developed a new PE film product with an increased biomass content of 50%, as part of the DNP Plant-Based Packaging Biomatec lineup, which it has been offering since 2011. [Features of “DNP plant-based packaging material Biomatec PE film (50% biomass content)”] • Biomass, which is a renewable plant-based raw material, captures CO2 from the air during the plant growth process, so compared to petroleum-based raw materials, it can be considered that packaging using these raw materials reduces CO2 throughout the life cycle. Masu. This time, DNP will develop and provide PE film packaging with a 50% biomass content, helping to reduce environmental impact. • By switching from
conventional packaging that uses petroleum-based raw materials to this product, CO2 emissions can be reduced by approximately 15% over the entire product lifecycle (according to our research). • By utilizing DNP’s film-forming technology, we have increased the biomass content to 50% while maintaining the ease of opening of conventional PE film and the impact resistance that allows it to be used with liquids and powders. • By adding an antistatic function, we will reduce defects caused by static electricity when filling powder contents, and help prevent productivity declines for chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and consumer goods manufacturers that handle powder. Masu. [Future developments] DNP will provide this product to food and consumer goods manufacturers, as well as chemical, industrial materials, and pharmaceutical manufacturers who are striving to reduce their environmental impact. In addition, we will further expand the lineup of DNP’s plant-derived packaging materials, Biomatec, to help companies reduce their environmental impact. In addition, the DNP booth (East Hall 1 Booth No. 1U09) will be held at the 2024 Tokyo International Packaging Exhibition (TOKYO PACK 2024), which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight East Hall from October 23rd (Wednesday) to October 25th (Friday), 2024. This product will be exhibited at *2. *1 Details of DNP plant-derived packaging material Biomatech →
https://www.dnp.co.jp/biz/products/detail/20172591_4986.html *2 DNP’s TOKYOPACK 2024 exhibition overview →
https://www.dnp.co.jp/biz/eventseminar/event/20175683_4966.html *Inquiries regarding this product →
https://biz.mkt.global.dnp.co.jp/l/819623/2024-09-25/5y9yf4 *The company names and product names listed are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company. *The contents listed are as of the date of announcement. Please note that this information is subject to change without prior notice.