Daicel Corporation (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka, President: Yasuhiro Sakaki) is pleased to announce that its marine biodegradable biomass plastic "CAFBLO®" has won the Outbound Category of the "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025". The award ceremony was held on September 3, 2025, at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Festival Station.

The "COOL JAPAN AWARD" is organized by theCool Japan Association, which recognizes and discovers products and concepts deemed “cool” from the perspective of overseas judges from around the world. After a six-year hiatus since 2019, the latest award saw 418 entries, with a total of 46 winners selected across four categories, following a rigorous evaluation process.

Cool Japan Association: COOL JAPAN AWARD

Award Recipient Speech
Akihiro Higuchi, Assistant Director of the Technical Solution Center, Material SBU, Daicel Corporation

CAFBLO® by Daicel is a biomass plastic made by thermally modifying cellulose acetate, derived from non-food biomass sources such as wood and cotton, with non-phthalate plasticizers. It is suitable for various applications including cutlery, straws, ballpoint pens, toothbrushes, fishing gear, and 3D printer filaments. This material is known for its recyclability, pleasant texture, high transparency, and antibacterial properties. Additionally, as one of the few biomass plastics with marine biodegradability, CAFBLO® is promoted as a solution to the marine plastic waste problem.

CAFBLO® Product Introduction Page: CAFBLO® Pellet｜Cellulose Acetate｜Daicel Corporation

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