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MultiMulti--StakeholdersStakeholders PartnershipsPartnershipsCPBR,J ~From~From WastesWastes toto ValuableValuable Resources~Resources~ (PET(PET BottleBottle RecyclingRecycling inin Japan)Japan)

Mar. 19, 2013 The Council for PET (CPBR, Japan)

1 PlasticPlastic PackagesPackages hadhad beenbeen disposeddisposed as in Japan until the mid-1990s as Wastes in Japan until the mid-1990s CPBR,J

-Plastic Packages in Japan had been reclaimed as non-burnable Wastes until the mid-1990s.

-Established in 1982 -R&D for Recycling and Classification

-From to Valuable Resource -Reduction of Wastes -Extend a Life of Disposal Ground

2 Recycling Activity Before Packaging Recycling Law (~1995) CPBR,J -Sorted Discharge & Sorted Collection Test : Collaboration with Consumer and Municipality -Research & Development for Recycling => 8 Recycling Plants were constructed by 1995

-Fiber -Sheet -Others

-Voluntary Design Guideline for Designated PET (1992～) Voluntary Publication for maintaining a better Recyclability 3 Voluntary Design Guideline (Latest) CPBR,J Voluntary Design Guideline for Designated PET Bottles = Obligation of PET Bottle Manufacturers & Bottlers

CPBR requests Plastic Closures must be made of Importers to import PE or PP. Beverages etc. filled Do not use Aluminum Closures. in conformable bottles. Bottles must be made of only Clear PET (no color). When use multi-layer / coating for barrier, must evaluate Recyclability.

Labels must be easily removable by hand. Do not use PVC.

4 Share of Obligation Scheme of Packaging Recycling Law CPBR,J

Consumer Municipality (Sorted Discharge) (Sorted Collection) Used Bottles Bottles Bales

Bottle Recycler Manufacturer (Chemical, Mechanical / Material) & Bottler (M&B) (Reclaim) PCR （Flake, Pellet) Resin B-to-B Recycling PCR User Resin Producer (Fiber, Sheet, etc)

5 (Ex.) Cooperation between M&B and Consumer’s Groups for Recycling CPBR,J Training Course for 3R Promotion Leaders M&B Consumer’s Group Creating a Sustainable Society> -Cooperation between Consumer’s Group and M&B -Mutual Understanding -Send Information -Training and Support for 3R Promotion Leaders

-3R Promotion Leaders in Tokyo instructed Consumers

in Preparation of Recycling Programs in 2011~2012 6 Role Sharing and Partnership Packaging Recycling Law (from 1995) CPBR,J Partner Role Actual Results Consumer -Sorted Discharge -Discharge Rules -Discharge Clean Bottles -Establish Rules to Consumers -Uncap Closures -Frequency for Collection -Remove Labels (1/W ~ 1/M for used PET) -Individual Discharge Collection Municipality -Sorted Collection -Make Bales -Rank A Bale: 87% (2011) Bottle -Reclamation -Recycle Rate: 86% (2011) -Development Manufacturer -Easier to Sort -Easy delabelling by Perforation & Bottler -Easier to Recycle -Voluntary Design Guidelines -Weight Reduction -Keep Strength & Beverage Quality -B-to-B Recycling -Mechanical & Chemical B-to-B Recycling -Voluntary Action Plan -3R Promotion 7 (Ex.) Rules and Guidelines (Koganei-City in Tokyo) CPBR,J

PET Bottles

http://www.city.koganei.lg.jp/ 8 Practical Effect brought Bale Quality by Packaging Recycling Law CPBR,J Bale Quality was improved year by year by Obligation of Consumer & Municipality. 100% Rank A 90% 80% 70% 60% Rank B 50% 40% 30% 20% Rank D 10% 0% 1998 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Data from the Japan Containers and Packaging Recycling Association http://www.jcpra.or.jp/ 9 Practical Effect brought Value of Post Consumer PET by Packaging Recycling Law CPBR,J Bale Bid Price became higher due to Improvement of Bale Quality. As a Result, Value of Post Consumer PET was risen. (Valuable) 600 60.0 000 Tons Voluntary Collection 1000 JPY/ Tons Municipality Collection 45.1 47.9 38.9 40.0 500 Contract Price for Bale 22.0 17.3 20.0 400 4.2 0.0 -13.6 300 -20.0

-40.0 200 -60.0 100 -71.4 -77.1 50,000 JPY ≒ 530 USD -80.0

0 -100.0 (Waste) 1997 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 10 SummarySummary CPBR,J ¾Development of the Usage for recycled PET Resin, and the recycling Technology ¾Thorough Implementation of the sorted Discharge and the sorted Collection ¾Faithful Execution of Role and Responsibility among Consumer, Municipality and M&B. Mixed Material becomes Wastes, whereas Sorted one becomes Resource.

11 Thank You CPBR,J for Your Kind Attention!!

The Council for PET (CPBR, Japan) http://www.petbottle-rec.gr.jp/ http://www.petbottle-rec.gr.jp/english/

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