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Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics in Japan:
Research, Development, and Applications

Prof. Robert W. Lenz
Polymer Science & Engineering Dept.
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003-4530

March 1995

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Abstract
Foreword

Executive Summary

• Background
• Introduction
• Analysis and Conclusion
• Acknowledgments

REPORTS ON ORGANIZATIONS, COMPANIES, AND MINISTRIES

• Aicello Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
• Biodegradable Plastics Society (BPS)
• Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
• EMS Consultants Company
• Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN)
• Japan Corn Starch Co., Ltd.
• Kao Corp.
• Keio University
• Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.
• Kyoto University, Center for Biomedical Engineering
• Kyoto University, Faculty of Agriculture
• Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT)
• Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)
• Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
Mitsubishi Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Yokkaichi Division

• Mitsui Toatsu
• Nagoya University
• Nippon Gohsei
• Nippon Shokubai, K.K.
• Osaka National Research Institute, Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
• Plastics Waste Management Institute (PWMI)
• Shimadzu
• Showa High Polymer Co., Ltd.
• Taisei Corp.
• Tokyo Institute of Technology
• Toppan Printing
• Tsukuba Research Center:
  National Institute of Bioscience and Human Technology
  National Institute of Materials and Chemical Research
   
• Unitika
• Zeneca, K.K.

APPENDICES

A. Members of the Visiting Team

B. Schedule of Visits

C. Questions Posed to Japanese Hosts

Copyright 1995 by Loyola College in Maryland and Robert W. Lenz

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