[World's First] Konoshima Chemical Operates Commercial Plant to Convert Factory Exhaust CO2 into Building Materials
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Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd. has commenced operations of a commercial plant at its Takuma Plant in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, using its 'CO2 Recycle Production System' to directly convert low-concentration CO2 from factory exhaust into raw materials. With an investment of approximately 3 billion yen, the facility will initially recycle 4,000 tons of CO2 annually into calcium carbonate and other materials, with plans to expand to 20,000 tons. The company aims to release the CO2-capturing building material 'ZESTA' in 2026 and achieve zero Scope 1 CO2 emissions by 2030.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Where is Konoshima Chemical's new CO2 recycling plant located?
- A: It was newly built at the company's Takuma Plant in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture.
- Q: How much was invested in the new plant?
- A: Approximately 3 billion yen was invested in the construction of the facility.
- Q: When will the new building material 'ZESTA' be released?
- A: The new CO2-capturing product 'ZESTA' is scheduled for release in October 2026.