In Japan, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation are collaborating to use biomass-based plastics in home appliances. Under the terms of the agreement, Idemitsu Kosan will produce biomass chemicals using the mass balance method, and Mitsubishi Electric will use the bioplastics in home appliances such as air conditioners and refrigerators.
The plastics are produced from raw materials like plants and used cooking oils. Idemitsu Kosan has been working on the production and sales of biomass chemicals to help it reach carbon neutrality since 2022.