North Kingstown, Rhode Island (October 16, 2025)—Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces it has expanded the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) scope for their location in North Kingstown, Rhode Island to include collecting point and mechanical recycling plant.
“By becoming a collecting point for post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and leveraging our advanced mechanical recycling process, we can significantly increase the supply of PCR-content PET to our film and resin customers. This supports their sustainability initiatives while reducing landfill waste. Our efforts align with the principles of the circular economy and reinforce our commitment to environmental stewardship through ISCC PLUS certification which ensures traceability, transparency, and responsible sourcing throughout the value chain,” says Matt Brown, Vice President and General Manager of Toray’s Lumirror Division.
The ISCC is the world’s largest certifications system with more than 12,000 valid certificates and 300 members in 130 countries. It aims for zero deforestation; protection of land with high biodiversity and high carbon stock; protection of soil, water, and air; compliance with human, labor, and land rights; measurement and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and traceability throughout supply chains. The sustainability certification system covers all sustainable feedstocks, including agricultural and forestry biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, circular materials and renewables. Chain of custody can be established for Toray’s recycled scrap, resin, and films. A list of ISCC certificates and statements of conformity can be found here: https://www.iscc-system.org/certification/certificate-database/valid-certificates/.
Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyester, polypropylene, and metallized films and polypropylene and polyethylene foams. The company is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance and aims to contribute to society through the creation of new value with innovative ideas, technologies, and products that help address global issues. R&D is focused on the development of materials that are fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable. The company’s sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes the operating of three solar farms and two cogeneration systems, the purchase of 100 percent of the energy generated by the Bristol Landfill Solar Project, energy and water conservation, recycling, and zero landfill.
Toray Plastics (America) is a subsidiary of the Toray Group, which believes that materials can change lives and provide real solutions to the challenges the world faces. The Toray Group is the world leader in synthetic fibers and textiles, carbon fibers, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and high-performance films and has annual sales exceeding US$16.8 billion. For more information about Toray Plastics (America)’s products, contact Tammy Williamson, New Business Development Manager at 401-667-2217 or tammy.williamson.f4@mail.toray. Toray Plastics (America)’s headquarters is located at 50 Belver Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852-7500; telephone 401-294-4511. Visit the Toray Plastics (America), Inc., website at www.toraytpa.com.