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12 Mar 2025

Teijin Frontier: PLA
Teijin Limited, established in 1918, is a Japanese chemical, pharmaceutical, and information technology company. The company operates in various sectors, including high-performance fibers, carbon fibers and composites, healthcare, films, resin and plastic processing, polyester fibers, product converting, and IT products. In recent years, Teijin has focused on developing sustainable materials, notably polylactic acid (PLA) resins. PLA is a biodegradable plastic derived from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics.
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