Glass Foam Business Cooperative List of Products and Services

About the Glass Foam Material Business Cooperative From an era of mass production, mass consumption, and mass disposal to an era where waste is utilized as a valuable resource. To effectively use limited Earth resources, environmental technology has been developed to transform waste glass into an excellent material. This is the glass foam lightweight material "Super Sol." Currently, Super Sol is manufactured at 17 locations nationwide. While each Super Sol manufacturing plant supplies high-quality and safe products, we are also building a network between locations to spread the excellent characteristics of Super Sol and promote its expansion. Therefore, we established the Glass Foam Material Business Cooperative. What is Super Sol? A lightweight civil engineering material with excellent workability. Super Sol L2 is a lightweight embankment material made from 100% waste glass. With a specific gravity of 0.35 to 0.5, it is 1/5 to 1/7 the weight of ordinary soil, making it widely used for reducing soil pressure on structures and as embankment material on soft ground.

"Super Sol" is a lightweight material recycled from glass bottles and other sources. It is an amorphous, gravel-like artificial pumice made by crushing and sintering waste glass into particles ranging from 2 to 75 mm in size. Composed of soil components, it is environmentally friendly and can control specific gravity and water absorption rate according to its intended use. Utilizing features such as lightweight, permeability, water retention, non-combustibility, and thermal insulation, it is used in a wide range of applications including civil engineering, greening, agriculture, water purification, and insulation. 【We are currently offering a catalog of products by application as a gift!】 ■ Lightweight fill material "Super Sol L2" ■ Greening material "Super Sol L1" ■ Agricultural material "Super Sol L1" ■ Purification material "Super Sol L2・L4" ★ Eco Mark certified and registered with NETIS! NETIS: QS-980235 (old registration) Eco Mark certification number: 08131005 *For more details, please download the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

"Super Sol," a lightweight foamed material made from recycled glass. Its features include being inorganic, porous, lightweight, water-retentive, drainage-capable, non-combustible, and resistant to chemicals, making it a very manageable material. By adjusting the types of bubbles during production, it can be tailored to meet specific performance and weight requirements for various applications. Additionally, it can be combined with various materials to create new products. [Examples of Applications] ◎ Lightweight Fill (Civil Engineering)… Lightweight fill material, backfill for retaining walls, subsurface drainage material, elevation material, etc. ◎ Greening… Inorganic soil amendment, oxygen pipes, rooftop greening materials, artificial lightweight soil. ◎ Agriculture… Inorganic soil amendment, subsurface drainage material, artificial lightweight soil, mulching material, solution cultivation. ◎ Purification… Rainwater retention systems, artificial wetland systems, water quality purification materials, aquarium filtration materials. ◎ Multipurpose… Crime prevention, weed control gravel, road repair materials, soil deodorization, stone wash. *For more details, please refer to the materials. We are also looking for new applications for this product. Please share your ideas through the inquiry form.

"Super Sol" is a lightweight material recycled from glass bottles and other sources. It is an amorphous gravel-like artificial pumice made by crushing and sintering waste glass into particles ranging from 2 to 75 mm in size. Composed of soil components, it is environmentally friendly and allows for control of specific gravity and water absorption rate according to its intended use. Utilizing its features such as lightweight, permeability, water retention, non-combustibility, and thermal insulation, it is widely used in various applications including civil engineering, greening, agriculture, water purification, and insulation. 【We are currently offering a catalog of products by application as a gift!】 ■ Lightweight fill material "Super Sol L2" ■ Greening material "Super Sol L1" ■ Agricultural material "Super Sol L1" ■ Purification material "Super Sol L2・L4" ★ We will be exhibiting at the "2023 Global Warming Prevention Exhibition/NEW Environmental Exhibition"! Dates: May 24 (Wed) to May 26 (Fri), 2023 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 4:00 PM on the last day) Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake, East Exhibition Hall 5 Booth No: Q502 *For more details, please download the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

■ Super Sol L1 is a lightweight greening material with a specific gravity of 0.25 to 0.5. ■ It is available in size-adjusted types: small (4 to 15 mm) and medium (15 to 25 mm). ■ When mixed with soil, it does not compact, allowing for the creation of a granular soil structure suitable for root development. ■ Being porous, it has good air permeability, water permeability, and nutrient retention, which helps plant growth. ■ When used as a drainage base material or as bottom stones in pots, it is effective in preventing root rot. ■ It can be packed into a permeable tubular non-woven fabric and used as an oxygen pipe in planting work. ■ As a hard material, it does not crush and maintains its effectiveness over time. ■ Its lightweight nature makes it suitable for greening on rooftops and balconies with load restrictions. □ For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

In the landscaping industry, balancing soil moisture retention and drainage is crucial for optimizing plant growth environments. Especially in limited soil environments such as urban greening and rooftop gardens, ensuring appropriate moisture retention and aeration is essential for the healthy growth and maintenance of plants. Super Soil L1 achieves both moisture retention and drainage, promoting plant growth while preventing root rot. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Rooftop greening - Wall greening - Park planting - Gardening 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved soil moisture retention - Prevention of root rot - Promotion of plant growth - Enhanced workability due to lightweight properties

In the construction industry, there are many situations where lightweight buildings are required, and it is particularly important to reduce the burden on structures in rooftop greening and balcony greening. Additionally, poor drainage and air permeability of the soil can lead to poor plant growth, potentially undermining the effects of greening. Super Sol L1 is lightweight yet ensures drainage and air permeability, balancing the lightweight nature of buildings with plant growth. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Rooftop greening - Balcony greening - Lightweight embankment - Drainage base material 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduces the burden on building structures - Prevents root rot - Promotes plant growth - Effects are sustained

In apartment landscaping, due to the structure of the building, the soil tends to have poor drainage and aeration. This can easily lead to root rot and poor plant growth. Additionally, when greening rooftops or balconies, it is important for materials to be lightweight. Super Sol L1 is lightweight yet improves drainage and aeration, supporting healthy plant growth. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Rooftop greening - Balcony gardening - Soil improvement for planting spaces - Use as a drainage substrate 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Prevention of root rot - Promotion of plant growth - Reduced burden on buildings due to lightweight materials - Long-term maintenance of greening

In agriculture, proper drainage is a crucial factor that influences crop growth. Poor soil drainage can lead to root rot and the occurrence of pests and diseases, potentially resulting in reduced yields and lower quality. Super Soil L1 addresses these challenges by improving drainage and creating an environment suitable for root development. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Improving field drainage - As a planter or pot bottom stone - Soil improvement during seedling cultivation 【Effects of Implementation】 - Prevention of root rot - Promotion of crop growth - Increase in yield - Quality enhancement

In rooftop greening, ensuring insulation performance is essential for the energy efficiency of buildings. At the same time, being lightweight is also important in the unique environment of rooftops. Traditional soil can be heavy and may impose a burden on the building's structure. Super Sol L1 is lightweight yet exhibits excellent insulation properties, addressing these challenges in rooftop greening. 【Usage Scenarios】 - As insulation material in rooftop greening - As a lightweight greening substrate - When wanting to reduce the burden on the building's structure 【Effects of Implementation】 - Improved insulation performance of the building - Reduced structural burden due to lightweight rooftop greening - Enhanced growth environment for plants

In the cultivation of grass on golf courses, ensuring proper drainage and aeration is crucial. Grass roots require oxygen, and excessive moisture can lead to root rot. Super Soil L1 addresses these challenges as a soil amendment, providing an environment suitable for root development. This promotes healthy grass growth and contributes to the maintenance of beautiful golf courses. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Grass cultivation on fairways, greens, and tee grounds - Improvement of drainage and prevention of root rot - Use as a soil amendment 【Effects of Implementation】 - Improved drainage and aeration - Reduced risk of root rot - Promotion of grass growth - Maintenance of beautiful golf courses

In park green space management, proper drainage is a crucial factor that influences the growth environment of plants. In particular, soil saturation due to rainwater can lead to root rot and poor plant growth. Super Soil L1, with its excellent permeability, helps to drain excess moisture from the soil and promotes healthy root growth. As a result, the park's green spaces can maintain a healthier and more beautiful condition. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Planting areas in parks - Locations needing rainwater infiltration measures - Areas where permeability needs to be improved 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Prevention of root rot - Promotion of plant growth - Improvement of soil environment

In road embankments, it is important to prevent soil and sand runoff and maintain a stable condition. In particular, the collapse of embankments due to natural disasters such as heavy rain and earthquakes can lead to road closures and secondary disasters. Super Sol L1 is lightweight yet can enhance the stability of embankments, contributing to the reduction of long-term maintenance costs. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Embankment greening - Drainage behind retaining walls - Lightweight fill 【Effects of Implementation】 - Reduced burden on embankments due to lightweight properties - Prevention of soil and sand runoff due to excellent drainage - Improved long-term embankment stability

In riverbank protection, it is essential to prevent sediment runoff and to protect the ecosystem and maintain the landscape. In particular, ensuring the stability of the bank and the growth environment for plants is crucial. Inappropriate soil conditions can lead to root rot and poor plant growth, potentially compromising the functionality of the bank. Super Soil L1, being lightweight and excellent in drainage and aeration, contributes to the greening of riverbanks as a soil improvement material that promotes plant growth. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Greening of riverbank slopes - Planting base at water's edge - Drainage layer to prevent root rot 【Effects of Introduction】 - Reduces the burden on riverbanks due to its lightweight nature - Promotes plant growth with excellent drainage and aeration - Contributes to the long-term stability of riverbanks and maintenance of the landscape

In schoolyards, poor drainage during rainy weather and hard soil can become problematic. When drainage is poor, the playground can become flooded, making it unsafe for children to play and negatively impacting plant growth. Additionally, hard soil can prevent plant roots from growing adequately, hindering the greening of the schoolyard. Super Sol L1 was developed to address these challenges. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Soil improvement in schoolyards - Improvement of drainage in playgrounds - Soil enhancement in planting areas 【Effects of Implementation】 - Improved drainage allows the playground to be used immediately after rain - Softer soil enables children to play safely - Promotes plant growth, resulting in a lush schoolyard

In maintaining the landscape of theme parks, beautiful green spaces are a crucial factor that influences visitor satisfaction. It is essential to create a suitable growing environment for plants and to maintain long-term aesthetics. Poor soil drainage and aeration can lead to root rot and poor growth, potentially damaging the landscape. Super Soil L1 improves drainage and aeration, providing a healthy soil environment for plants to thrive. As a result, the green spaces in theme parks can remain vibrant, offering visitors a comfortable space. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Flower beds - Planting spaces - Rooftop greening - Planting along walkways 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Prevention of root rot - Promotion of plant growth - Long-term maintenance of aesthetics - Reduction of maintenance costs