{"id":182989,"date":"2026-10-30T07:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T06:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=182989"},"modified":"2026-10-28T10:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:29:37","slug":"evonik-toyotsu-chemiplas-and-sanyo-chemical-launch-polyurethane-recycling-initiative-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/evonik-toyotsu-chemiplas-and-sanyo-chemical-launch-polyurethane-recycling-initiative-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Evonik, Toyotsu Chemiplas and Sanyo Chemical launch polyurethane recycling initiative in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/1791984914218-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-183010\" style=\"width:257px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/1791984914218-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/1791984914218-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/1791984914218-120x150.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/1791984914218-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/1791984914218-216x270.jpeg 216w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/1791984914218.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Evonik<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collaboration combines expertise in collection, logistics, and chemical recycling<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Initiative targets recovery of polyols and amines from post-consumer polyurethane foam and production scrap<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partners will evaluate the process, with the aim of commercializing the recycling model in Japan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evonik has partnered with Toyotsu Chemiplas Corporation and Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. to develop a recycling model for polyurethane foam in Japan for Japan. The partners aim to convert discarded foam into recycled polyols and amines for use in new polyurethane products. The initiative forms part of Evonik\u2019s wider efforts to scale\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.evonik.com\/en\/company\/businesslines\/ou\/sustainability\/polyurethane-pu-recycling.html\">polyurethane recycling<\/a>\u00a0through collaboration across the value chain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyurethane foam is widely used in everyday products, including automotive seats, mattresses, and furniture. However, used foam is frequently incinerated or sent to landfill, while conventional mechanical recycling generally restricts its use to lower-value applications. Chemical recycling offers the potential to recover important raw materials, such as polyols and amines, and thereby help close the loop in flexible polyurethane foam production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the partnership, Toyotsu Chemiplas will coordinate the initiative and contribute its collection network and logistics expertise. Sanyo Chemical will provide its expertise in polyol development and process technology, while Evonik will contribute its proprietary hydrolysis-based chemical recycling process and technical expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s7g10.scene7.com\/is\/image\/evonik\/Polyurethane+foam+made+with+100+recycled+polyol+using+Evonik_s+chemical+recycling+process?size=1400;0\" alt=\"olyurethane foam made with 100% recycled polyol using Evonik's chemical recycling process\" style=\"width:657px;height:auto\" title=\"Press image - Evonik, Toyotsu Chemiplas and Sanyo Chemical launch polyurethane recycling initiative in Japan\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Polyurethane foam made with 100% recycled polyol using Evonik&#8217;s chemical recycling process \u00a9 Evonik<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis collaboration with our Japanese partners represents an important step toward developing a practical recycling model for polyurethane foam in Japan. It also reflects Evonik\u2019s ambition to scale polyurethane recycling by building strong partnerships across the value chain. By combining local collection and logistics expertise with polyol development and our chemical recycling technology, we aim to recover valuable raw materials for use in new, high-quality polyurethane foams and support more circular polyurethane value chains,\u201d said <strong>Dr. Martin Trocha, Head of Comfort &amp; Adhesives in Evonik\u2019s business line Interface &amp; Polyurethane Additives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The partners plan to develop a system for collecting both post-consumer polyurethane foam and post-industrial scrap. The collected material will be chemically recycled into high-purity polyols and amines, intended for reuse as raw materials in the manufacture of new polyurethane products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s7g10.scene7.com\/is\/image\/evonik\/Press+image+2+-+Evonik_252c+Toyotsu+Chemiplas+and+Sanyo+Chemical+launch+polyurethane+recycling+initiative+in+Japan?size=1400;0\" alt=\"Die Pilotanlage von Evonik in Hanau f\u00fcr das Recycling von Polyurethan-Matratzen.\n\nEvonik's pilot plant in Hanau for polyurethan mattress recycling.\" style=\"width:502px;height:auto\" title=\"Press image - Evonik, Toyotsu Chemiplas and Sanyo Chemical launch polyurethane recycling initiative in Japan\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Evonik&#8217;s pilot plant for PU recycling in Hanau, Germany \u00a9 Evonik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proposed recycling model for polyurethane foam in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The hydrolysis-based chemical recycling process from Evonik is designed to produce recycled polyols with high purity and consistent quality. The process provides polyurethane foam manufacturers with a drop-in solution and can significantly reduce carbon footprint compared to virgin materials. New polyurethane foam has already been successfully produced using 100 percent recycled polyol derived from the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three companies will jointly evaluate the entire process, from collection and sorting to the production of recycled polyols and the manufacture of new polyurethane products. This work will include quality assessments and further updates to Evonik\u2019s existing life cycle assessment to reflect the proposed value chain in Japan. The objective is to commercialize the technology and establish a scalable recycling model for polyurethane foam in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s7g10.scene7.com\/is\/image\/evonik\/Press+image+3+-+Evonik_+Toyotsu+Chemiplas+and+Sanyo+Chemical+launch+polyurethane+recycling+initiative+in+Japan?size=1400;0\" alt=\"Alternative image\" style=\"width:644px;height:auto\" title=\"Press image - Evonik, Toyotsu Chemiplas and Sanyo Chemical launch polyurethane recycling initiative in Japan\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the partnership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Toyotsu Chemiplas is responsible for coordinating the initiative and will contribute its collection network and logistics expertise. Sanyo Chemical will contribute its expertise in polyol development and process technology. Evonik will provide its hydrolysis chemical recycling technology and technical expertise as part of its global efforts to support the scale-up of polyurethane recycling through partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evonik.com\/en\/company\/businesslines\/ou\/sustainability\/polyurethane-pu-recycling.html\"><strong>Polyurethane recycling at Evonik<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evonik.com\/en\/company\/businesslines\/ou.html\"><strong>Evonik&#8217;s Interface &amp; Polyurethane Additives business line<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Evonik: Leading Beyond Chemistry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise. The global chemical company, headquartered in Essen, Germany, is active in more than 100 countries and generated sales of \u20ac14.1 billion and earnings (adjusted EBITDA) of \u20ac1.9 billion in 2025. The common motivation of the approximately 31,000 employees: to provide customers with a decisive competitive advantage with tailor-made products and solutions as a superforce for industry, thereby improving people&#8217;s lives. In all markets. Every day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Evonik has partnered with Toyotsu Chemiplas Corporation and Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. to develop a recycling model for polyurethane foam in Japan for Japan. The partners aim to convert discarded foam into recycled polyols and amines for use in new polyurethane products. 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