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 As a manufacturer
supplying beverage filters, we always consider the customer's safety and
peace of mind as our first priority.
Regardless of whether certain materials are widely-known and used, Yamanaka
Industry Co., Ltd. is constantly seeking more natural alternatives to limited
resources such as petroleum. As a result, we undertook development of naturally
recyclable materials possessing the biodegradability found in organic compounds,
and created the breakthrough of a new material, "Soilon". Using
this, we were able to produce a highly functional beverage filter. |
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Biodegradable filters
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A product made from polylactic acid filaments which are derived
from fermentation with lactic acid and polymerization of natural corn starch. |
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No hazardous compounds (such as endocrine disruptive
environmental hormones) are released when boiled. |
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Completely biodegraded by microorganisms in soil. |
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Does not create the rubbish disposal problems
which arise with incineration or underground disposal. |
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An environmentally-friendly product made from
recyclable resources. |
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Possesses anti-bacterial and anti-mold properties. |
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 Biodegradation
of Poly Lactic Acid
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Breakdown
in Compost
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 "GreenPla" is
a registered trademark of the Japan BioPlastics Association (JBPA), which
is a N.P.O. engaging in study, research and development to promote commercialization
of plastics which are made from non-petroleum resources, and are biodegraded.
Yamanaka Industry Co., Ltd. is a member of the JBPA "Mark".
For more details, please access the JBPA homepage
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Nihon Keizai Ryutsu Shimbun
Mar. 2003 |
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