TBM develops and manufactures LIMEX, a sustainable material alternative to plastics and paper made primarily from limestone. This inorganic composite significantly reduces reliance on petroleum and water, with options like CR LIMEX further incorporating captured CO₂ for a lower carbon footprint. TBM also operates a material circulation platform for recycling and developing products from recycled materials.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The widespread use of plastics and paper contributes to environmental degradation, including resource depletion and increased carbon emissions. Traditional manufacturing processes for these materials often rely on petroleum and significant water usage, exacerbating ecological challenges.
Solution
TBM develops and manufactures LIMEX, an innovative material primarily composed of limestone, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics and paper. This material significantly reduces the reliance on petroleum-based resources and water consumption during production. Complementing its material innovation, TBM operates a material circulation business focused on recycling and developing products from recycled materials, further promoting resource sustainability. The company is also advancing carbon recycling technology with CR LIMEX, a low-carbon material that utilizes captured CO₂.
Target Audience
Businesses and organizations seeking sustainable material alternatives for products such as packaging, stationery, promotional items, and industrial components. This includes manufacturers, consumer goods companies, and entities focused on environmental responsibility.
Features
- LIMEX: An inorganic filler dispersion composite material with over 50% inorganic content (primarily calcium carbonate), serving as an alternative to plastic and paper.
- CR LIMEX: A low-carbon material utilizing carbon recycling technology, incorporating CO₂ captured from exhaust gases and recycled plastics.
- Reduced environmental footprint: LIMEX production significantly lowers petroleum-based plastic usage and associated CO₂ emissions compared to conventional materials.
- Water conservation: LIMEX production requires substantially less water than paper manufacturing.
- Material circulation platform: Facilitates the collection, sorting, and recycling of used LIMEX and plastics, contributing to a circular economy.
- Proprietary compounding and molding technology: Enables LIMEX to be processed using existing manufacturing equipment (injection, extrusion, inflation, vacuum molding).
- Global patent portfolio: Over 250 patents related to LIMEX in more than 50 countries, underscoring technological innovation.
- Compliance with JSA standard (JSA-S1008): Defines inorganic/organic composite materials, ensuring market expansion and quality stabilization.