Osaka Gas jointly demonstrates converting bioplastic containers into energy

Japan's Osaka Gas Co. has conducted a demonstration experiment to convert used bioplastic bento containers into energy, as effective ways to utilize them remain a challenge despite the government promoting such materials.The company was exploring the potential for biomass gasification at a sewerage treatment facility through collaboration with the city of Osaka and Osaka Metropolitan University, with an eye to practical use around 2030.In the demonstration joined by the three parties, lactic acid, which was produced by decomposing nearly 1,000 used bioplastic bento containers collected from…READ FULL ARTICLE