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14 November, 2023

kinari  - biodegradation  test

kinari is a sustainable material that uses highly concentrated natural raw materials and reduces the use of petroleum by 55-70%.
We are continuing to challenge biodegradation, which means that even after the product is no longer used, it breaks down into water and carbon dioxide.

We're also working hard to improve our kinari material to achieve 100% plant-based content with no compromises on performance, while developing a more efficient recycling process in order to realise a completely closed circular material system. 

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14 November, 2023

kinari - Adding value to waste plants

kinari is a sustainable material that uses highly concentrated natural raw materials and reduces the use of petroleum by 55-70%. We create new value from discarded plant resources such as thinned bamboo and cypress wood, corn, and coffee grounds.

We're working hard to improve our kinari material to achieve 100% plant-based content with no compromises on performance, while developing a more efficient recycling process in order to realise a completely closed circular material system.

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14 November, 2023

kinari - Breaking free from petroleum plastics

kinari is a sustainable material that uses highly concentrated natural raw materials and reduces the use of petroleum by 55-70%.

It is a bioplastic material that can be molded into various shapes and colors.

We're working hard to improve our kinari material to achieve 100% plant-based content with no compromises on performance, while developing a more efficient recycling process in order to realise a completely closed circular material system.

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14 November, 2023

Meet kinari - a sustainable alternative for plastic

kinari is one of Panasonic’s key bioplastic solutions in response to rising plastic-related environmental issues globally. Kinari is a high performance, plant-based plastic materials containing up to 85% cellulose; yet it has almost the same properties as petroleum-based resins. This video introduces key features of kinari, examples of kinari-based product development in collaborations with Japanese and global companies, and Panasonic’ approaches to realize circular-economy based society under the Group’s long-term environmental vision called Panasonic Green Impact (PGI). 

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画像:パナソニック kinari(キナリ) 55%濃度
26 January, 2023

Mass marketing of high concentration cellulose fiber molding material 'kinari' and start of handling on online sales site "Chip One Stop"

In December 2022, Panasonic Production Engineering Co., Ltd. began mass production sales of kinari (* 1), a molding material developed by the Manufacturing Innovation Division of Panasonic Holdings Corporation, which is made from 55% plant-based cellulose fiber compounded with resin, as well as handling trial materials on an online shopping site operated by Chip One Stop Co., Ltd.

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06 December, 2022

Developed a fully biodegradable cellulose fiber molding material

The Manufacturing Innovation Division of Panasonic Holdings Corporation, has developed a fully biodegradable molding material (2) by applying its previously developed technology for blending a high concentration of plant-derived cellulose fiber into resins to biodegradable plant-derived resins (polylactic acid) and other materials. By adding a high concentration of cellulose fiber to biodegradable resin, we succeeded in developing a molding material with excellent mechanical properties and biodegradability.

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06 June, 2022

Fukuchiyama City and the Panasonic Group jointly launched an initiative to develop 'human- and environment-friendly school lunch tableware' using materials from the SDGs era.

Fukuchiyama City, the Manufacturing Innovation Division of Panasonic Holdings Corporation and Panasonic Production Engineering Corporation (hereafter referred to as the Panasonic Group) have agreed and signed a collaboration agreement to promote SDGs initiatives and build a circular society through the development of school lunch tableware for 23 Fukuchiyama municipal elementary and junior high schools.

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ソープディスペンサー:Albero
20 April, 2022

PPE and K-World-ism jointly develop 'soap dispenser' and 'soap dish'

Panasonic Production Engineering Co., Ltd. has jointly developed the washroom and bathroom goods "Soap dispenser: Albero" and "Soap dish" with K-World-ism Co. (Headquarter : Osaka, Company President : Kenji Sawai), utilising "kinari"*1, a moulding material in which plant-derived cellulose fibres are mixed into the resin at a high concentration of 55%. The products will be launched by the K-World-ism Lindpark division in early May.

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Buttons and cord locks
30 March, 2022

Joint development with Sanyo Shokai's sustainable fashion brand ECOALF

Panasonic Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Panasonic") has collaborated with ECOALF, a sustainable fashion brand developed by Sanyo Shokai Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "Sanyo Shokai"), to develop apparel wear buttons and cord locks using Panasonic's "kinari" cellulose fibre moulding material. The products will be used in jackets, trousers and storage packs for the ACT series, a Japan-only collection to be launched by ECOALF on 1 April.

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