The color is intentionally "dull gray"!? Next-generation Bubble Wrap® made from recycled materials: "Shin Recycle Puti" goes on sale nationwide starting April 1st.
Kawakami Sangyo Co., Ltd. launched nationwide sales of "Shin Recycle Puti" on April 1st, a next-generation bubble wrap made from over 70% recycled materials. The product primarily uses post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin. While the initial development aimed for a near-transparent finish, the company intentionally retained a "dull gray" color as a "symbol of resource recycling." Under its "Puchi Puchi Environmental Declaration 2030," the company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels.
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Kawakami Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Keisuke Yasunaga), the manufacturer and seller of "Puti-Puti®" bubble wrap, will expand the nationwide sales of "Shin Recycle Puti" starting April 1. The product had previously been available only in limited regions since July 1.
"Shin Recycle Puti" is an eco-friendly, next-generation bubble wrap made using over 70% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material—raw material derived from used packaging collected from households and businesses.
Products using post-consumer recycled materials tend to have a dull gray tint. During initial development, the company considered making the product transparent like standard bubble wrap. While it was technically possible to achieve a near-transparent finish, the company intentionally chose to retain the "dull gray" color to position the product as a "symbol of resource recycling" and promote its adoption in society.
By promoting this product, the company aims to foster a society where consumers consciously choose the "symbol of resource recycling" for the sake of sustainability and warmly accept products wrapped in "dull gray."
Previously, the product was sold only in the area surrounding the Atsugi plant. However, in response to requests from other regions, the company decided to switch to nationwide sales. Through this expansion, the company hopes to increase opportunities for more people to experience the product.
Under its "Puti-Puti Environmental Declaration 2030," Kawakami Sangyo is promoting initiatives centered on resource circulation. By establishing plastic recycling systems, the company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% compared to 2020 levels by 2030, striving toward the realization of a sustainable society.
https://www.putiputi.co.jp
"Shin Recycle Puti" is an eco-friendly, next-generation bubble wrap made using over 70% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material—raw material derived from used packaging collected from households and businesses.
Products using post-consumer recycled materials tend to have a dull gray tint. During initial development, the company considered making the product transparent like standard bubble wrap. While it was technically possible to achieve a near-transparent finish, the company intentionally chose to retain the "dull gray" color to position the product as a "symbol of resource recycling" and promote its adoption in society.
By promoting this product, the company aims to foster a society where consumers consciously choose the "symbol of resource recycling" for the sake of sustainability and warmly accept products wrapped in "dull gray."
Previously, the product was sold only in the area surrounding the Atsugi plant. However, in response to requests from other regions, the company decided to switch to nationwide sales. Through this expansion, the company hopes to increase opportunities for more people to experience the product.
Under its "Puti-Puti Environmental Declaration 2030," Kawakami Sangyo is promoting initiatives centered on resource circulation. By establishing plastic recycling systems, the company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% compared to 2020 levels by 2030, striving toward the realization of a sustainable society.
https://www.putiputi.co.jp
FAQ
What is "Shin Recycle Puti"?
It is an eco-friendly, next-generation bubble wrap made using over 70% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material from used packaging collected from households and businesses.
Why is it "dull gray"?
Products using post-consumer recycled materials tend to have a dull gray tint. This color was intentionally retained as a "symbol of resource recycling."