The Art of Chemistry that Protects the Earth - Shin-Etsu Chemical's Environmental Contribution and Sustainable Technology" - February 1996

The Art of Chemistry that Protects the Earth - Shin-Etsu Chemical's Environmental Contribution and Sustainable Technology" - February 1996

Shin-Etsu Chemical has been developing technologies that take environmental conservation into consideration, with products such as "lime nitrogen" and "synthetic pheromones" receiving particular attention. Lime nitrogen is widely used as a chemical fertilizer and serves to regulate soil acidity. This reduces the environmental impact of agriculture and contributes to the realization of sustainable agriculture. In addition, "synthetic pheromones," developed by Shin-Etsu Chemical, are a new type of agrochemical for controlling pests that damage agricultural crops. This product effectively controls pests while reducing chemical use and environmental impact.

Synthetic sex pheromones are agricultural materials that apply artificially synthesized pest sex pheromones for pest control, and have a mechanism to inhibit the development of the next generation of pests by disrupting their mating. This method has no adverse effects on beneficial insects such as natural enemies or other living organisms, and is attracting attention as a means of pest control that utilizes the power inherent in the natural world. For this reason, its use is also approved by JAS standards for organic agricultural products, contributing greatly to the realization of environmentally friendly agriculture. In fact, it has been reported that synthetic pheromones diffused from dispensers suppress the reproduction of pests and contribute to the reduction of pesticide use.

With these technologies, Shin-Etsu Chemical aims to contribute to environmental conservation in agriculture and reduce the burden on the global environment as a whole. The development of these environmental technologies is highly regarded as a form of corporate social responsibility (CSR), and is also linked to the promotion of sustainable economic activities. Through the power of chemistry, the company is paving a new path toward the realization of a sustainable society by combining pest control in agriculture with the reduction of environmental impact.

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Related Information

Detailed information on Shin-Etsu Chemical's "Synthetic Sex Pheromones" is available on its official website, explaining how artificially synthesized sex pheromones are diffused to control insect pests. This technology is used in conformity with JAS standards for organic agricultural products as a way to protect crops while taking the environment into consideration. In fact, it has been verified that it is highly effective in controlling pests while reducing the amount of pesticides used, thus making a significant contribution to reducing environmental impact.

In addition, Shin-Etsu Chemical is promoting research and development of environmental technologies, and is continuing its efforts not only to reduce the environmental burden in the agricultural sector, but also to realize a sustainable society by utilizing chemical technologies. The company is expected to continue to promote further technological innovation to achieve harmony between agriculture and the environment.