C1-05 Utilization of recycled material databank and development of business model in the Southeast Asia

Principal Investigator

CHIKUSHI Shinichiro (NAGASE & CO., LTD.)

Research and Development Overview

We are establishing a system that reliably supplies recycled materials by utilizing a recycled material databank and related resources for Japanese automotive manufacturers to satisfy the requirement under the ELV regulation^*1 draft.
*1 End-of-life vehicles regulation: New rules for the design and end-of-life management of vehicles aim to protect the environment, decarbonize production and reduce raw material dependencies, benefiting EU industries.

Procurement of recycled materials

Recycled materials will be procured from Thailand and Vietnam, with a focus on the recycled material market in Southeast Asia rather than the domestic market. In collaboration with the C1-02 Recycled Materials Databank, recycled materials in Southeast Asia will be collected, and samples for ELV demonstration tests will also be acquired.

Collection of information for expanding the use of recycled materials

Collect necessary information for constructing a recycled material value chain in Thailand and Vietnam. In addition, best practices will be proposed to expand the distribution and use of recycled materials in Southeast Asia.

Progress and Achievements

Procurement of recycled materials in Southeast Asia

We procured recycled material samples in Southeast Asia. We obtained a total of eight samples: three from Thailand and five from Vietnam.
The procured samples were evaluated in terms of quality, physical properties, and other characteristics toward building the Recycled Materials Databank.

Collection of information for expanding the use of recycled materials

We compiled the material flows of waste plastics in Thailand and Vietnam. In addition, we investigated the current status of recycling for each resin type and the forecasts of future demand. We also confirmed the current status and future policies of Japanese companies regarding the use of recycled materials.