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Akinori Ito

Akinori Ito is a Japanese entrepreneur known for founding Blest Corporation, a company focused on developing technology to recycle plastic waste into useful products. He pioneered the use of a special chemical process called pyrolysis, which heats plastic without oxygen, breaking it down into oil and other materials. This innovation helps address environmental issues related to plastic pollution by transforming waste into valuable resources, promoting sustainability. Ito’s work combines engineering expertise with environmental consciousness, contributing to more eco-friendly waste management and resource recovery solutions.