DIC Corporation and artience Group Establish Industry-First Common Protocol for Film Packaging Recyclability in Japan

DIC Corporation and the artience Group, through its subsidiary Toyo Ink Co., Ltd., have established an industry-first common evaluation protocol to standardize test procedures, evaluation criteria, and reporting formats for deinking and delamination in the material recycling of film packaging within the Japanese market. This initiative aims to accelerate material recycling of flexible packaging and contribute to a circular economy by providing a unified environment for stakeholders across the supply chain to evaluate and compare recyclability based on shared domestic standards.