Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsubishi Electric have announced a collaboration to promote biomass plastics in home appliances. This partnership aims to enhance the use of sustainable materials in the home appliance market.
Idemitsu Kosan will produce biomass chemicals using the mass balance method. Mitsubishi Electric plans to utilize these biomass plastics in products such as air conditioners and refrigerators.
Biomass plastics differ from petroleum-derived plastics in several key ways. Their production can reduce CO2 emissions across their life cycle. They are made from renewable materials, such as plants and used cooking oils.
Additionally, biomass plastics can be recycled without affecting the material recycling process. They maintain a quality comparable to traditional petroleum-derived plastics.
Idemitsu Kosan has focused on biomass chemicals to achieve carbon neutrality since 2022. Mitsubishi Electric is also working to expand the use of recycled plastics and promote a circular economy.
The two companies aim to develop alternative materials to petroleum-derived plastics. This collaboration seeks to reduce CO2 emissions in the production and use of plastics.
By leveraging biomass plastics, both companies intend to contribute to carbon neutrality and enhance sustainability in home appliances.
