原 料

Used paper

Specialty paper Processed paper, laminated paper, paper containers, aluminum evaporated paper, textile printing paper
Adhesive tape Labels, stickers, gum tape, and such
Rolls of damaged paper Craft paper, film (polyfilm, spv film etc.)
Flat damaged paper Craft paper, film (polyfilm, spv film etc.)
Paper container packaging Equivalent items compliant with the classification criteria according to the original route and items compliant with the classification criteria according to the Container and Packaging Recycling Law

Waste plastics

Thermoplastic resin

Main materials Propriety Main applications
Polyethylene (PE) Packaging film (Packing material), Shopping bags, Aluminum evaporated paper, Reusable shipping cartons (Vinyl cases, Parts boxes etc)
Polypropylene (PP) Returnable box, bundle string, confectionery packaging bags, aluminum evaporated paper
Polystyrene (PS) Home appliance body casings from such things as TVs and audio equipment, aluminum evaporated paper, food trays, Styrofoam, toy casings
Polyethylene terephthalate PET bottles (soft drinks, liquor containers), carpet, clothing etc.
Polycarbonate (PC) AV equipment body casings, copy machine body casings, mobile phone casings
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Automobiles, home appliances, etc.
Nylon Synthetic fiber
Acrylic Lenses, advertising signboards, etc.
* Possible to use a composite of the above listed materials.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Agricultural-use vinyl, artificial leather, wire coating, water pipes, food wrapping films, parts trays

Thermosetting resin

Main materials Propriety Main applications
Polyurethane Sponges, shoe soles etc.
Unsaturated polyester resin (FRP) Bathtub, helmet, boat, fishing rod
Phenol resin Switchboard body, glass epoxy boards

Paper and plastic that can be used as raw material does not need to be sorted by material.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plastic with metal can not be used as raw material.
It is possible to use other combustible waste materials such as wood chips and textile waste which are suitable as raw materials.

Inquiries regarding raw materials for RPF

Japan RPF Industry Association

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