Rengo's Takefu Plant Holds Environmental Seminar for the Fukui City Community
Community EngagementOctober 19, 2026
On September 17, Rengo's Takefu Plant held an environmental seminar at Fukui City Chuo Community Center for people living or working in Fukui City.
In addition to developing and manufacturing cellulose materials and environmentally friendly products, the Takefu Plant carries out biodiversity conservation activities using the biotope on its premises. The seminar was held to raise awareness of these environmental initiatives among members of the local community.
The seminar introduced biodegradable cellulose materials manufactured at the plant, which are attracting attention as a way to address the problem of marine plastic waste, as well as spherical cellulose beads (Viscopearl®), an alternative material to plastic beads. It also covered products developed by applying cellophane manufacturing technology, such as the biodegradable material REBIOS®. Participants had the opportunity to handle actual products.
Participants said that the seminar deepened their understanding of cellophane's pulp-based origins and the role cellulose plays in everyday life. They also expressed interest in learning that Rengo manufactures environmentally friendly products in Fukui in addition to corrugated packaging. The introduction of the Takefu Plant's biotope as Fukui Prefecture's first Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site also prompted interest in visiting the site.
The Takefu Plant will continue to value dialogue with the local community and promote understanding of its environmental conservation activities and environmentally friendly products, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
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