# Evonik launches polyurethane recycling initiative in Japan

Evonik partnered with Toyotsu Chemiplas Corp. and Sanyo Chemical Industries on October 19, 2026, to develop a recycling model for polyurethane foam in Japan.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-10-19
- Where: Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: polyurethane foam recycling
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Evonik](https://endata.com/companies/15139.md) (partner)
- [Toyotsu Chemiplas Corp.](https://endata.com/companies/15156.md) (partner)
- [Sanyo Chemical Industries](https://endata.com/companies/15157.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/keyword/2317-general-business), 2026-11-02: "Evonik has partnered with Toyotsu Chemiplas Corp. and Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. to develop a recycling model for polyurethane foam in Japan."

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