Kaneka Green Planet

Kaneka Green Planet is a division of the Kaneka Corporation focused on providing sustainable, biobased alternatives to traditional single-use plastics. The company utilizes a revolutionary bio-fermentation process to produce PHA-based, biodegradable polymers, known as Green Planet. These materials are engineered to be stable under everyday conditions while remaining capable of naturally degrading in various environments, including soil and marine settings, into carbon dioxide, water, and organic material. Their product grades are suitable for traditional manufacturing methods such as extrusion, injection molding, and blown film, offering a functional substitute for conventional fossil-fuel-based plastics in a wide range of applications.

By offering this eco-friendly resin, the company helps corporations address environmental challenges and meet their sustainability and corporate social responsibility goals. Their materials have been recognized with various certifications and are accepted for food contact by the FDA. The technology has been applied in diverse use cases, including single-use items like straws, cups, and packaging, as well as specialized products like sustainable artificial turf, which was developed in partnership with Mizuno Corporation to reduce microplastic pollution. Through these innovations, Kaneka Green Planet aims to contribute to a cleaner planet and improve overall quality of life.