東リ's flooring adhesive Eco AR600 has received the Biomass Mark from the Japan Organics Recycling Association. The product uses biomass-derived materials for 10% of its raw materials, with the aim of reducing the use of petroleum resources.
東リ announced that its acrylic resin-based flooring adhesive Eco AR600 has received the Biomass Mark from the Japan Organics Recycling Association (JORA). The product is used to install vinyl floor tiles, vinyl floor sheets and wainscoting sheets.
The Biomass Mark is a certification awarded to environmentally considerate products that use biological resources at or above a specified percentage and comply with relevant standards. Eco AR600 has been reported to incorporate biomass-derived materials for 10% of its raw materials.
According to 東リ, the certification is positioned as part of its efforts to improve the sustainability of its materials and could help reduce the environmental impact of its flooring adhesives.