JAPAN | INEOS Styrolution, a global leader in styrenics, has successfully commercialised its 100 percent bio-attributed polystyrene.
As of early 2025, food trays using thidbio-based material, Styrolution PS 158K BC100, have been available on the shelves of the Japanese market through collaboration with a well-known retail franchise.
Styrolution PS 158K BC100 employs an ISCC-certified mass balance approach and is composed of 100 percent bio-attributed feedstock. As a result, it achieves an impressive 172 percent reduction in carbon emissions when compared to traditional fossil-based polystyrene.
It fully complies with global food contact standards, including the Japanese Food Sanitation Act, and has received JCII's A certification, ensuring rigorous food safety measures are in place.
Additionally, it offers exceptional heat resistance and clarity, maintaining both the quality and the visual appeal of the food packaging.
"We are thrilled to mark this milestone in integrating bio-attributed materials into everyday life, " said Marcela Villegas, Vice President of Business Management APAC at INEOS Styrolution.
"It shows that sustainability can be achieved while meeting regulatory standards, allowing businesses to progress in their environmental goals without compromising quality or safety. "
With more than 90 years of innovation in material science and 16 production sites worldwide, INEOS Styrolution combines global reach with local expertise to meet the evolving needs of its customers. This includes bringing safe, sustainable, and high-performing products to market and supporting their efforts toward meeting their sustainability targets.
