As an economic powerhouse, Japan is facing many challenges and it must now undergo major changes. In the food business where UTSU Co., Ltd. is involved through its film business, many different environmental issues have come into the spotlight, such as the food waste caused by mass production and mass consumption and the single-use plastics used in packaging. Seeking solutions, many national governments, local governments and companies have been implementing ambitious initiatives. Through the film business, we propose solutions with the goal of establishing a recycling-oriented society (3R).

Requirements for cleaning performance are shifting from “removing dirt by any means” to “being friendly to the Earth and people.” The amino acid-based surfactants we provide are cleaning ingredients made from naturally derived fatty acids, amino acids and alkaline agents. They are characteristically able to remove a good amount of dirt while keeping hair and skin moist, in comparison with oil-, sulfuric acid- or soap-based cleaning ingredients. Furthermore, these surfactants can add different effects to products. For example, changing the combination of fatty acids, amino acids and alkaline agents can enhance foaming and enable a moist and fresh finish after cleaning.