KOREAN JOURNAL OF PACKAGING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (한국포장학회지)

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Development of PET Bottle to Bottle Recycle in Japan

일본의 페트 보틀 투 보틀 재활용 현황

  • Youngsoo Lee (Department of Packaging, Yonsei University) ;
  • Sangyoon Park (Saehan Platec Co. Ltd.) ;
  • Dowan Kim (Department of Marine Biofood Science, College of Life Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Jongchul Seo (Department of Packaging, Yonsei University)
  • 이영수 (연세대학교, 과학기술융합대학, 패키징학과) ;
  • 박상윤 (새한프라텍(주)) ;
  • 김도완 (국립강릉원주대학교, 생명과학대학, 해양바이오식품학과) ;
  • 서종철 (연세대학교, 과학기술융합대학, 패키징학과)
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

This review paper provides a detailed analysis of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle recycling in Japan. Japan is a global leader in PET bottle recycling due to its advanced regulatory framework and proactive industry initiatives. Japan's success attributes to the widespread adoption of bottle-to-bottle recycling, driven by the beverage industry's commitment to sustainability. By utilizing post-consumer PET bottle recovery and food-grade mechanical recycling technologies, Japan has achieved significant milestones in PET bottle recycling. This paper examines regulatory frameworks, collection systems, reprocessing facilities, and food safety assessments to highlight Japan's innovative approaches to PET bottle recycling and their impact on global sustainability efforts. Drawing parallels with Korea's early stages of PET recycling, it suggests involving major beverage companies and re-evaluating regulations to promote bottle-to-bottle recycling. The focus is on the implications for Korea to promote circular economy principles in plastic recycling.

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Acknowledgement

본 논문을 준비하는 과정에서 일본의 페트 BtoB 재활용에 관련한 자료와 정보를 수집하는데 많은 도움을 주신 일본 Ritsumeikan University의 Nakamura Shingo 교수에게 감사드립니다.

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