Development of debonding and recycling technology for refill packs
Published: September 2026

Collaboration Outcomes
LION and artience group (operating company: TOYO INK) jointly developed “debonding and recycling technology” that separates the polyethylene layer from refill packs for detergents and other household products made from multiple materials, allowing the polyethylene to be recycled into refill packs again.
The two companies aim to standardize this technology by establishing design guidelines for recyclable packaging. They are also seeking companies and organizations, both within and beyond the household products industry, to explore the technology together.
Structure of a refill pack using debonding technology

Debonding and recycling process

(This English version is based on the original Japanese Alliance Case Study prepared in FY2024.)