1 Environmentally Friendly Products In November 2023, we launched a new label material to promote the recycling of plastic containers. Labels made from this material can be removed easily in the cleaning process after container collection, allowing for efficient label removal and retrieval. Our material using polypropylene (PP)-based synthetic paper as a surface base material is intended for use on containers made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which make up the majority of plastic containers. By taking advantage of the specific gravity separation characteristics of PP, which floats in water, and PET, which sinks, we have made it possible to efficiently remove and collect labels during the container crushing and reclamation processes. We are proposing the use of our material, which complies with Japan’s Food Sanitation Act, for a wide range of applications, including labels for beverages and food products. 2 Environmentally Friendly Products Window film can be applied to the entire surface of glass in buildings and automobiles to block a significant amount of the sun’s heat, helping to keep internal temperatures from rising. As a result, the film improves air conditioning efficiency and contributes to power- and energy-saving measures. In August 2024, we expanded our lineup by adding a new item to our WINCOS series of automotive films. While the new product is highly transparent and can therefore be used on windshields, it also has high heat shielding properties that cut near-infrared rays by approximately 85%, helping to curtail tempera-tures in vehicle interiors. The LINTEC Group will continue developing products in Japan and overseas to achieve even higher functionality. We will also step up proposal-making efforts so more people can experience the usefulness of window film. Release paperPaper towels Toilet paper Label Materials That Promote the Recycling of Plastic Containers Automotive Window Film* J-ECOL: Japan Earth Conscious Labeling Association. Preparations for establishment began in June 2022, centering on four companies (SATO Corporation, Oji Tac Co., Ltd., Osaka Sealing Printing Co., Ltd., and LINTEC Corporation), and the association was estab-lished in May 2023.Label Recycling Association (J-ECOL*)Going beyond our corporate framework, we are working to address an industry-wide issue by promoting the effective use and recycling of release paper. In May 2023, we joined other companies in our sector to establish a label recycling associa-tion, J-ECOL, for the recycling of used release paper. J-ECOL is working to create and entrench a system to collect used release paper and cultivate processing technologies. We have increased the number of members to more than 20 to date, and this circle continues to expand. We will continue acceler-ating efforts throughout the supply chain to build a resource recycling system for release paper.Companies that use labelsGeneral consumersProposed for use as labels on plastic containers and other packagingAutomotive window film that offers high transparency and provides a thermal barrierProduct processingCardboard Label productsProduction and processing companies (product processing)Companies that recycle paper (paper manufacturers)44Reinforcing Our Foundation for Sustainable GrowthEnvironmentWith climate change causing abnormal weather conditions and marine pollution worsening due to the increased volume of plastic waste, society as a whole is becoming more aware of environmental issues. The LINTEC Group is actively involved in developing and proposing environmentally friendly products, as well as reducing the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes. Environmentally Friendly Products
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