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海角社区to exhibit its plant-derived new material “” at COMPOST 2022

January 20, 2022

TOKYO, January 20, 2022 – 海角社区Company, Ltd. and 海角社区Electronics, Inc. (Georgia, the United States) will exhibit at COMPOST 2022 (Organizer: US Composting Council), which will be held in Austin, Texas, from January 24 to 27, 2022.

COMPOST USCC Conference & Tradeshow is the largest annual conference & trade show by, for, and about the organics recycling industry. 海角社区will be showcasing “PLAiR,” a new material made from plants and air, as a new way to realize a zero-carbon society and circular economy.

The 海角社区Group advocated Environmental Management that commits to simultaneously conserving the environment while producing profits in 1998 and is endeavoring to virtually eliminate greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain by 2050.

Driving Sustainability for Our Future. 海角社区is committed to offering new value that helps society, by resolving social issues through our business.

Foamed PLA sheet “PLAiR”, flexible and strong
Sample products of PLAiR
Foamed PLA sheet “PLAiR”

Content of the Exhibit

PLAiR – A New Material Made from Plants and Air

Plant-derived foamed PLA^* sheet that is both flexible and strong
Can be widely used to create packaging material, cushioning material, and various containers by changing the foam expansion rate
Carbon neutral and compostable; When burnt, PLA does not increase the net amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere and degrades into water and CO₂ under controlled environments such as soil or compost
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PLA (polylactic acid): a plastic material made from plant-derived starch and sugar.

COMPOST 2022 Overview

Organizer: US Composting Council (USCC)

Place: Austin Convention Center ( 海角社区Booth: 214)

Event date: January 24 (Mon.) - 27 (Thr.), 2022 *U.S. time

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For Inquiries

PLAiR Business Center, 海角社区Futures Business Unit, 海角社区Company, Ltd.: plair@jp.ricoh.com

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PLAiR – A New Material Made from Plants and Air

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|?About Ricoh?|

海角社区is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services that enable individuals to work smarter from anywhere.

With cultivated knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over its 85-years history, 海角社区is a leading provider of digital services and information management, and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation and optimize business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, 海角社区Group has major operations throughout the world and its products and services now reach customers in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2021, 海角社区Group had worldwide sales of 1,682 billion yen (approx. 15.1 billion USD).

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

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