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In collaboration with TBM and PALTAC, we started selling CirculeX garbage bags containing more than 50% Eco Mark-certified recycled plastic.
TBM established a joint venture "SK TBMGEOSTONE Co., Ltd." to promote the commercialization of biodegradable LIMEX with SKC, a major chemical material company of the SK Group of South Korea.
Aiming to reduce greenhouse gases such as CO2 in TBM and Scope 3, real-time understanding of CO2 emissions during domestic transportation of the new material LIMEX
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of its founding, TBM formulates "TBM Pledge 2030" to realize a Sustainability Revolution, and launches a project for one of the largest recycling plants in Japan to recycle plastic with LIMEX.
TBM and LIMEX start a project of one of the largest recycling plants in Japan that automatically sorts and recycles plastics in Yokosuka City
Adopted "CirculeX garbage bags" made from recycled plastic at Tokyo Dome City
TBM, which develops LIMEX, a new material that can replace plastic and paper, has agreed to a capital and business alliance of 13.5 billion yen with South Korea's SK Group.
The Japanese Standards Association develops and publishes JSA standards for LIMEX, a new material whose main raw material is limestone.
TBM and Kyotango City Conclude a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement Contributing to Sustainable Community Development and SDGs
Concluded a long-term loan agreement totaling 3.62 billion yen through co-financing of syndicated loans and equity loans
TBM launches new "LIMEX backlit film signage" made primarily from limestone, and expands compatibility with solvent inkjet printers
Bowls made of LIMEX Pellet (injection molding grade), which uses limestone as the main raw material, have been adopted for the kaHANA Project, a community contribution activity of The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama.
Announced "LimeAir Bag", a plastic bag containing about 25% limestone.
Declaration of Action on International Women's Day to Strengthen D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) Initiatives
Completed construction of LIMEX's second plant "Tagajo Plant", which uses limestone as the main raw material.
Demonstration experiment of “designated garbage bags made by citizens collecting PET bottle caps” started
From 2021, some plastic model products developed by BANDAI SPIRITS will use “LIMEX,” a plastic alternative material that uses limestone as its main raw material.
LIMEX Pellet, which uses TBM and limestone as the main raw material.
“Bio LIMEX Bag” made from main raw material limestone and plant-derived resin won the “2020 Good Design Award Good Design Best 100”
Developed jointly with Japax Co., Ltd., the largest garbage bag manufacturer, and started selling "CirculeX garbage bags" using used PET bottle caps
Japanese Only - Limestone-based LIMEX products (including those limited to Haneda Airport), Bio Face mask limited-time corner, first appearance at Lawson in Haneda Airport
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"LIMEX Lunch Plates", which are upcycled and remanufactured Bio LIMEX Bags used in Seven-Eleven and Okinawa, are donated to children's homes.
"Bio LIMEX Bag", which uses limestone and plant-derived resin as the main raw material, is adopted as a shopping bag at Haneda Airport.
"Bio LIMEX Bag" using limestone and plant-derived resin as the main raw material, adopted for the handbag of "Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd."
"LIMEX Bag", which is made mainly of limestone, has been adopted as a shopping bag by Ain Pharmacies and Ainz & Tulpe nationwide.
In collaboration with TBM, Bioworks, and JTB Shoji Co., Ltd., we started selling eco-friendly amenities made from new materials.
Our CEO Yamasaki won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 Japan Exceptional Growth Category Grand Prize
Concluded basic agreement on LIMEX business in Henan Province, China with TBM, Yuzi, ITOCHU, and XinJin
"Bio LIMEX Bag", which uses limestone and plant-derived resin as the main raw material, is used for the shopping bag of men's clothing specialty store "Haruyama"
TBM Signs Basic Agreement with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) to Participate in "NUSANED" Program
Ishii Foods and TBM Conclude Basic Agreement to Reduce Environmental Burden, and Jointly Work on Development of Food Packaging (Soft Packaging Material) Using New Material LIMEX
TBM Signs Partnership Agreement with City of Yokohama for Circular Innovation
Concluded a basic agreement with TBM, Limex Mongolia LLC, and the National Development Agency of Mongolia, and started considering the commercialization of LIMEX in Mongolia
New material LIMEX adopted for Gusto's menu book, trial introduction at about 40 Gusto stores in Kanagawa and Shizuoka prefectures
TBM announces "uni LIMEX", a new material LIMEX ballpoint pen that plastic alternative
TBM Launches "Kanagawa Upcycle Consortium" Aiming to Contribute to SDGs and Create a Sustainable Recycling City
Venture community “City Lab Ventures” launched by 6 sustainability-focused venture companies including TBM
New material LIMEX adopted for Yoshinoya's grand menu
New material LIMEX suddenly! Adopted for steak grand menu
TBM, Kanagawa Prefecture and Aiming to Contribute to SDGs Promoting Recycling-oriented Urban Development through LIMEX Upcycling
TBM unveils LIMEX grocery bag, garbage bag and shopping bag at COP24
TBM acquires Bioworks Co., Ltd., which develops modifiers for high-performance bioplastics, as a group company
TBM Joins Climate Change Initiative
TBM wins the Excellence Award in the Product/Technology (Venture Technology) Category of the Global Transmission Competition
TBM, Sabae City, and Keio University Graduate School conclude mutual cooperation agreement on SDGs
Food containers using LIMEX are used for the first time at Japan's largest urban market "Taiyo no Marche"
Received the Red Dot Design Award, one of the world's three major design awards
Implemented upcycling of new material LIMEX sheet with Japan Blind Football Association
LIMEX wins COOL JAPAN AWARD 2017
LIMEX Business Cards Received Special Award [Manufacturing] Following Good Design Best 100