The environmentally conscious "LIMEX Bag" has been adopted for guest room bag products at Mitsui Garden Hotels nationwide.

- The products will be gradually introduced from October as part of the Mitsui Fudosan Group's sustainability initiative -

Tokyo, November 8, 2024 – TBM Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that the "LIMEX Bag," primarily made from inorganic materials such as calcium carbonate (limestone), has been adopted for the bag products used in Mitsui Garden Hotels nationwide (34 facilities, total number of rooms: 8,902 ^*1​^​), operated by Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co., Ltd.

^{*1 As of October 2024
*2 LIMEX products: Products that use LIMEX material and contain more than 50% (by weight) of inorganic substances such as calcium carbonate.}

　

■ Overview

This case was realized through collaboration between TBM and JTB Trading, Inc., which engages in commercial business for inns and hotels. Starting from October, four types of LIMEX Bags — laundry bags, sanitary bags, multi-purpose bags, and large public bath bag — will be gradually introduced at Mitsui Garden Hotels nationwide.

　

■ Background of LIMEX Adoption

As environmental issues such as climate change and plastic waste become more serious, companies are being asked to operate their businesses more sustainably than ever before. In this social situation, the Mitsui Fudosan Group has set "&EARTH" as its group vision, based on the principles of "cooperation and coexistence” "linking diverse values," and "Achieving a sustainable society" all of which are symbolized by the "&" mark, and is contributing to social and economic development and the conservation of the global environment.

　

This time, the environmentally conscious "LIMEX Bag" was adopted as part of the "Mitsui Garden Hotels" operated by Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co., Ltd. The hotel chain has been considering strengthening its efforts to contribute to reducing its environmental impact , including the "Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Tsukiji" which opened in September.

　

The biggest factor in the decision to adopt the bag was the environmental performance of the "LIMEX Bag," which is expected to reduce the amount of plastic used and suppress _CO₂ emissions. By switching to the "LIMEX Bag," it is expected that the amount of plastic used will be reduced by approximately 42% and greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by approximately 22%* ² compared to the plastic bags currently in use. In addition, the physical properties of the "LIMEX Bag," which can be changed to meet needs such as preventing permeation, ^​were also a deciding factor in its adoption.

^{*1 Multi-purpose bags are compared with general LDPE products.}

^{*2 This is an approximate value based on TBM's estimates and is not a guaranteed value. It is subject to change depending on the data acquisition situation, etc. Greenhouse gas emissions are calculated from raw material procurement to incineration (excluding the processes such as cutting and  transportation).}

TBM will use this opportunity to actively promote the use of "LIMEX Bags" in a variety of industries, including the hotel industry both domestically and internationally.

　

■ Features of​ ​LIMEX Bag​

・Reduction of Petroleum-Based Plastic Usage

Since inorganic substances such as calcium carbonate (limestone) are the main raw materials, the use of petroleum-based plastics can be reduced compared to conventional plastic products.

　

・Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Including CO₂

It is possible to suppress the emission of greenhouse gasses, including CO₂, from raw material procurement to disposal.

　

・Compatible with existing shapes and sizes

Since we can utilize existing manufacturing equipment, we can produce plastic bags, shopping bags, and other products of the same shapes and sizes as before.