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Ethanol-Based Polyolefin

An environmentally sustainable solution for reducing environmental impact
Simply using it as a substitute for the conventional polyolefin that is currently in use helps contribute to carbon and resource recycling

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Sumitomo Chemical’s ethanol-based polyolefin has enabled the transformation of waste and biomass into plastics.
Cut down your company’s environmental impact by simply using it as a substitute for the conventional one.

Why ethanol-based polyolefin?

Conventional polyolefin is made from fossil resources, which are limited.
Sumitomo Chemical has tapped into our cutting-edge technology and wealth of know-how to manufacture a brand new, high-quality type of polyolefin using ethanol, which is both a sustainable and renewable resource.

Our ethanol-based polyolefin successfully addresses the issue of maintaining product quality while reducing environmental impact. This is an issue that many companies face, and now it’s one where we can work towards a solution together.

A circular model for ethanol-based polyolefin

Ethanol-based polyolefin can contribute to a circular economy Ethanol-based polyolefin can contribute to a circular economy

Four reasons why ethanol-based polyolefin can reduce environmental impact

  • 1

    Waste is recycled
    into plastics

    Using ethanol from waste and refuse as a raw material reduces the volume of waste entering the environment and allows waste to be converted into plastics instead. This contributes to building a circular economy for resources and achieving a sustainable society.

  • 2

    Biomass resource reduces
    CO2 emissions

    We also use a variety of biomass ethanol, including plant-based ethanol which has an excellent CO2 reduction effect. We offer environmentally-friendly polyolefin that contributes greatly to reducing CO2 emissions compared to conventional fossil-based polyolefin.

  • 3

    No compromises
    on quality

    Leveraging our technology and capabilities, at Sumitomo Chemical, we manufacture sustainable polyolefin with the same high quality as conventional fossil-based polyolefin. By simply replacing conventional polyolefin with this, customers can reduce their environmental impact while keeping the same usage methods.

  • 4

    Eco-friendly polyolefin
    made in Japan

    Sumitomo Chemical is looking into setting up new production facilities at its Chiba Works, which is the company’s polyolefin manufacturing base. For our customers, we will continue to provide the same high quality control system, distribution system, and technical services as conventional products.

So, simply using our ethanol-based polyolefin can contribute to reducing the impact your company has on the environment

Ethanol-based polyolefin: FAQ

What is the timescale for the project?

In spring 2022, we set up a semi-commercial plant.
We are working on the validation and scale-up of manufacturing technology for converting renewable ethanol into ethylene, while also working to produce ethanol-based polyolefin samples for customers.

Can you supply samples?

We can supply samples of polyolefin products that use ethanol-based ethylene from the semi-commercial plant. Feel free to inquire about the grade lineup and sample availability.

How is it sold?

When selling to customers, we use the mass balance approach based on third-party certification, and sell certain final products as a new grade to which a percentage of sustainable ethanol-based raw material is assigned.

What about traceability?

In order to provide sustainable products with reliable quality, we plan to acquire third-party certification assuring raw material traceability. We are also looking into the application of blockchain technology for building traceability system.

What about CO2 emission reduction?

We use an original Sumitomo Chemical carbon footprint (CFP) calculation system to visualize lifecycle assessment (LCA), and are currently validating the CO2 emission reduction effect.