Teijin's biomass-derived PC adopted for bioplastic pipe organ
Last update on Aug 1, 2025
Teijin Limited announced that pipes molded from its biomass-derived polycarbonate (PC) resin have been adopted for use in the world’s first pipe organ made from bioplastic. The transparent pipes were manufactured by Teiyo Co., Ltd., a Teijin Group company specializing in plastic molding.
This innovative pipe organ will be exhibited at the “Reborn Challenge” area within the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, scheduled for August 19-25.
Advanced molding technology for various lengths and diameters
The bioplastic pipe organ was created by a consortium of eight plastic molding companies that are participating in the “REBORN with Bioplastics” project organized by the West Japan Plastic Products Industrial Association. It serves as a symbolic demonstration of how the plastics industry’s technologies and ideas can contribute to solving global environmental challenges such as climate change and marine plastic pollution.
At the request of the participating companies, the plastic pipes for the organ were manufactured by Teiyo using biomass-derived PC resin that is produced by Teijin using the mass balance approach. In addition to the sustainability benefits of the biomass-derived PC resin, Teiyo’s advanced molding technology, which enables the production of pipes in various lengths and diameters, was a key factor in their selection for the pipe organ.
Teijin Group continues to provide solutions that reduce environmental impact, aiming to become “a company that supports the future of society” as outlined in its long-term vision. Through these efforts, Teijin is committed to contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
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