Lotte Chemical Develops Antibacterial Chair Made from Recycled Plastic Materials

Lotte Chemical announced on the 7th that it will provide antimicrobial chairs made from recycled plastic materials to the Lotte Human Resources Development Institute Osan Campus.

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] Lotte Chemical announced on the 7th that it will provide antimicrobial chairs made from recycled plastic materials to the Lotte Human Resources Development Institute Osan Campus.

The recycled plastic antimicrobial chairs contain 30% recycled materials (PCR-PP) made from reusable cups and home appliances. In September 2020, Lotte Chemical became the first in Korea to develop PCR-PP materials that can be applied to cosmetic and food containers.

Lotte Chemical reduced plastic waste by eliminating the cleaning process during product color injection molding. Generally, when changing colors, a cleaning process is required to remove plastic remaining in the mold. However, by developing a continuous process, it is possible to produce natural colors.

Additionally, to ensure hygiene-related safety, Evermoin antimicrobial functionality was added. Evermoin creates an environment where bacteria cannot proliferate, suppressing bacterial growth and enabling continuous use without changes in appearance or function in various indoor and outdoor environments.

Kim Kyo-hyun, CEO of Lotte Chemical, stated, "We provided chairs embodying Lotte Chemical’s capabilities so that trainees at the Lotte Human Resources Development Institute, the cradle of the group’s innovation leaders, can experience plastic recycled products and reflect on their significance. We will do our best to establish a plastic resource circulation system, from developing various materials to raising awareness."

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