Eco-friendly Materials Brand LETZero
LETZero is an eco-friendly materials brand that represents LG Chem’s commitment to practicing environmental sustainability and creating a viable future for humanity. Through LETZero, we aim to reduce carbon emissions that pollute the environment and help mitigate the harmful effects on the ecosystem.
Brand Introduction
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LG Chem's precious promise for a sustainable environment
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LG Chem, LETZero
LETZero means helping zero environmental footprints and reaching net-zero carbon emissions by combining 'Let + Zero'. LETZero is a 'global eco-friendly material’ brand of LG Chem, while also representing innovative 'Sustainability Solutions.'
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Eco-friendly Materials Brand LETZero

LETZero Product Book

LG Chem has published a product book containing LG Chem’s Eco-Friendly Materials
Brand LETZero products.

LETZero is a master brand that integrates eco-friendly materials such as PCR made of
reprocessed waste plastics, bio materials made of Bio-based renewable materials, and
compostable materials made of glucose and waste glycerol extracted from corns.

We introduce LG Chem’s eco-friendly product line for sustainable environment and
future through Product Book.

Products Overview

Our main product lines include post-consumer recycled (Post-Consumer Recycled) materials made of waste plastic, bio materials derived from renewable plant-based materials, and compostable materials made of glucose extracted from corn and waste glycerol.

With LETZero, LG Chem will embark on our journey toward zero for a better future of humanity.

Recycled Products
LG Chem has developed Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials by collecting, pulverizing, and sorting discarded plastics used by end consumers with LG Chem’s proprietary technology. We also produce circular materials by chemically recycling plastic film and composite plastic that are discarded. LG Chem’s PCR material reproduces the quality equivalent to virgin plastic. We have successfully produced PCR plastics that are transparent or close to pure white that require a high level of technical difficulty. Various eco-friendly certifications for these products are available upon customer request.​ This use of waste plastics reduces carbon emissions through sustainable waste disposal and the production of fewer energy products.
Manufacturing Process
Mechanical Recycling
After collection, plastic wastes are classified by type. Once the impurities are removed by cleaning and sorting, the plastic waste is recycled through the regeneration process. LG Chem combines high-quality recycled materials and other materials to produce virgin-quality recycled plastics. LG Chem provides certification for PCR content from eco-friendly certification bodies such as UL ECV (Environmental Claims Validations), TUV (Technical Inspection Association in Germany), and GRS (Global Recycled Standard) upon customer request.
PCR ABS
Electric/electronic products, automobiles, construction materials, other general goods
PCR PC
Electrical/Electronic products, Automobiles, Industrial materials, Building materials
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PCR PC/ABS
Electrical/Electronic products, Automobiles, Industrial materials, Building materials
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PCR PP
Injection
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PCR PE
Film packaging, blow, Injection
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Chemical Recycling
Waste vinyl and composite plastics, which are difficult to recycle mechanically, produce pyrolysis oil at the raw material level (naphtha) through chemical recycling (pyrolysis). It is used in the manufacturing of chemical recycling products by replacing the raw materials in the existing fossil fuel-based processes. Because the pyrolysis oil-based raw material does not change the physical properties of the final product, it can be applied to all products. ISCC Plus (Circular Economy) certification for these products can be provided upon customer request. The chemical recycling technologies above allow us to reduce carbon footprint during product manufacturing and dispose of waste in a sustainable way.
Circular Balanced NPG
Paints (powder coating, coil coating), PET film, coating material, adhesives, UPR
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Circular Balanced IPA
Semiconductor/LCD manufacturing detergents, paints, pharmaceuticals, cosmetic products
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Circular Balanced Acrylates
Paints, adhesive, coating materials
Inquiry
Circular Balanced ABS
Electric/electronic products, automobiles, construction materials, other general goods
Inquiry
Circular Balanced HDPE
Injection, blow, bottle cap
Inquiry
Circular Balanced LDPE
Injection, coating
Inquiry
Circular Balanced PC
Electrical/Electronic products, Automobiles, Industrial materials, Building materials
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Circular Balanced PVC
Floor materials, chassis, artificial leather
Inquiry
Circular Balanced NBL
Gloves
Inquiry
Circular Balanced BR
Tires, shoes
Inquiry
Circular Balanced SSBR
Tires
Inquiry
Circular Balanced SBS
Asphalt additives, compounds, plastic additives, adhesives
Inquiry
Circular Balanced NBR
Hose, insulation, car parts, mat, O-rings, gaskets
Inquiry
Circular Balanced PC, PC/ABS Compound
Electrical/Electronic products, Automobiles, Industrial materials, Building materials
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Compostable Products
LG Chem is leading the development of plant-based bio materials that decompose in soil within months. In addition to reducing carbon emissions as required in the global market, we are developing bio-based and compostable products that have versatile applications, such as plastic bags and disposable cups, in response to tougher regulations on disposable products and increasing demand for compostable materials.
Manufacturing Process
COMPOSTFULTM
COMPOSTFULTM is a compostable solution produced by LG Chem. We produce compostable materials (PBAT, PBS) through polyester polymerization technology and compound them with bio-based compostable materials such as PLA (polylactic acid) and starch to produce materials that are suitable for applications and customer needs.
PLA
PLA is a certified compostable material produced from lactic acid, obtained by fermenting glucose extracted from corn starch or sugarcane. After converting lactic acid to lactide, its cyclic form, PLA is manufactured through a polymerization process. Depending on the mixture of raw materials and the polymerization process, PLA can be produced in various grades. It can diverse applications through compounding with other materials that can compensate for its weaknesses in physical properties.
PLH
PLH is a compostable material independently developed by LG Chem, produced by 100% bio-based materials. 3-HP (3-Hydroxypropionic acid), one of the monomers used to polymerize PLH, is derived from microbial fermentation using biomass. Because it is difficult to achieve high-purity and high-yield production of 3-HP and it is extremely complex to refine, the material had not been previously mass-produced. But after long-term research, LG Chem successfully developed the production and refining technology for 3-HP. This enabled the development of new compostable material with improved flexibility that still maintains transparency.
COMPOSTFULTM
Shopping bags, agricultural mulch films, parcel packaging, food packaging, paper coatings, coffee capsules, and other films
PLA
Packaging material, Film, 3D Printer
PLH
Packaging, films, disposables
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Bio-balanced Products
LG Chem produces a variety of products using renewable plant-based materials. We apply the biomass balance technology to incorporate plant-based materials, which uses less fossil fuels and contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions. As of April 2024, LG Chem became the first to acquire the ISCC PLUS certification in Korea for the entire process, from purchase to production and sales performance of 61 eco-friendly products, including SAP (super absorbent polymer), PO (polyolefin), ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), and PVC (polyvinyl chloride). We are also developing polyamide, polyester, and thermoplastic elastomer products using ingredients extracted from plant-based materials.
Bio-Circular Balanced (BCB) products
We are able to utilize the existing petrochemical production infrastructure by incorporating bio materials from renewable plant-based oils into fossil fuel-based raw materials. Our plants are also capable of eco-friendly production using renewable energy such as solar and hydropower.
Manufacturing Process
Bio-Circular Balanced SAP
Baby diapers, sanitary pads for women
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Bio-Circular Balanced NPG
Paints (powder coating, coil coating), PET film, coating material, adhesives, UPR
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced IPA
Semiconductor/LCD manufacturing detergents, paints, pharmaceuticals, cosmetic products
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced Acrylates
Paints, adhesive, coating materials
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced ABS
Electric/electronic products, automobiles, construction materials, other general goods
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced HDPE
Injection, blow, bottle cap
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced LDPE
Injection, coating
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced PVC
Floor materials, chassis, artificial leather
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced PC
Electrical/Electronic products, Automobiles, Industrial materials, Building materials
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced NBL
Gloves
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced BR
Tires, shoes
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced SSBR
Tires
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced SBS
Asphalt additives, compounds, plastic additives, adhesives
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced NBR
Hose, insulation, car parts, mat, O-rings, gaskets
Inquiry
Bio-Circular Balanced PC, PC/ABS Compound
Electrical/Electronic products, Automobiles, Industrial materials, Building materials
Inquiry
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Bio-based products
A wide range of plastics can be synthesized using compounds of alcohol, acid, and amine obtained by decomposing/fermenting starch extracted from corn and sugarcane. The synthesized plastic is used in various applications by reinforcing physical properties through additional compounding processes.
Manufacturing Process
Bio-PA56
Car/electrical and electronic(E&E) parts, textiles
Inquiry
Bio-PA56 Compound
Automotive engine parts, radiator tanks
Inquiry
Bio-based PLA
Packaging material, Film, 3D Printer
Inquiry
Application of LETZero Materials

BCB HDPE LG Household & Health Care Premium Toothpaste Container

PCR PC X Seoul Smart Shelter

PCR ABS X LG U+ Remote Control

PCR PC X KT Set-Top Box

Bio-circular Balanced SAP X Huggies Premium Diape

PCR PC X Drawingmary’s Artist Collaboration Smartphone Case

PCR PC X Transparent Screen at Cafeteria

PCR PC/ABS Compound X Employee ID Card

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