The ​continued development of new materials that break down in the environment and the development of efficient recovery technologies are essential to solving the fundamental problem of marine plastics.
Conventional plastics are not easily degraded in the natural environment and remain in the environment for hundreds of years, seriously impacting marine ecosystems.

As the problem of marine plastics becomes more serious, Widespread use of plastics that biodegrade in the ocean is one way to solve the problem. It is expected as a
Although the development and marketing of marine biodegradable materials is gradually underway, it is said that it will take some time before full-scale practical application and diffusion of biodegradable materials are realized.

As we enter the year 2026, what is the current state of technological progress, including the development of innovative new materials and recovery technologies? And what are the challenges ahead?

Toward solving major social issues, neo functional material Green Materials will focus on marine biodegradable plastics in the mid to long term as a joint project and introduce as much information as possible to you through the exhibition.

Marine Biodegradable Plastics: Related Seminars

With the marine ecosystem on our side:
New strategies for developing plastics that biodegrade in the ocean

​Kenichi Kasuya, Gunma University

Friday, January 30, 2026 11:15-11:55
*Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Hall 4 - Innovation Stage

Outline of Lecture

Unlike biopolyester (PHBV), which biodegrades quickly, genetic analysis has revealed that "microbial collaboration" between bacteria that produce degrading enzymes and bacteria that eat degraded products is essential for the biodegradation of chemically synthesized polyester (PBSA). Using this knowledge, we blended "16-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid (16HHD)" and "polycaprolactone (PCL)" with PBS, which is slow in marine biodegradation, resulting in a marked improvement in marine biodegradability. This was because these compounds allowed the microbial communities that promote degradation to accumulate on the plastic surface and express enzymes.
This technology shows the potential to harness marine microorganisms with specific ingredients to accelerate the processing of less degradable plastics in the ocean.

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Marine Biodegradable Plastics: Related Exhibitor Pickup

カネカ

• ※クリーン・オーシャン・マテリアルアライアンス(CLOMA)パビリオン
• ※海洋生分解性プラスチック特設展示

生分解性バイオポリマー Green Planet

Kaneka's biodegradable biopolymer Green Planet® is an environmentally friendly material that is 100% derived from biomass and biodegrades in soil and seawater.
Like petroleum-based plastics, it can be processed into a variety of products, including straws, plastic bags, cutlery, and food containers and packaging materials. With the aim of realizing a sustainable society,... Click here for details

東シール

• ※海洋生分解性プラスチック特設展示

P-Life

A revolutionary additive born out of concern for the environment that leads persistent plastics to "microbial degradation".
By adding P-Life to ordinary plastics, microbial degradation is promoted in the natural world, and the plastics are eventually reduced to carbon dioxide and water... Click here for details

日本触媒 / 日触テクノファインケミカル

海洋生分解性プラスチック RX-12-BDシリーズ（開発品）

Decompose in seawater! Biodegradable to other resins!
This newly developed polymer is as biodegradable as cellulose in compost, soil, rivers, and marine environments. It can also be blended with... Click here for details

ボーケン品質評価機構

• ※日本バイオプラスチック協会(JBPA)パビリオン

海洋生分解性評価試験

A third-party inspection organization. Starting with testing of textile products, NICT conducts safety and quality testing for a wide variety of products, including general merchandise, furniture, cosmetics, tableware, toys, and more. We are also conducting marine biodegradability evaluation tests, which we will start accepting applications for this year, and plastic... Click here for more details

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