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Case Studies

Case Studies Featuring Binowa,
a CO₂-Absorbing Material

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Turning Small Parts
into CO₂ Capture Points.

Turning Small Parts
into CO₂ Capture Points.

CASE STUDY 1

​KEEN ×　Behomal

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Bungee Shoelace Kit II

​Available now at the official KEEN online store, KEEN stores, and authorized retailers.

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Co-Creation Through Regional Open Innovation

DAC Strand Board was developed through an open innovation initiative led by Behomal, an R&D startup, in collaboration with local companies specializing in manufacturing, design, and construction.

CASE STUDY 2

SWOOD × Naito Architects × Kuwahara Corporation × Behomal

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DAC Strand Board

DAC Strand Board is a wood-based building material made in Japan from locally sourced timber thinnings. It is molded under pressure using an adhesive made primarily from plant-derived ingredients and blended with Binowa®, a CO₂-absorbing material.

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 Lazulith ~Merci×Behomal

As we explored ways to contribute to carbon neutrality through jewelry, we discovered Binowa™, a CO₂-absorbing material developed by Behomal.

“Perhaps we could connect wearing jewelry with efforts to address atmospheric CO₂.” This was our immediate thought. We shared this vision with Behomal’s president, Mr. Nishihara, and decided to collaborate.

For this product, Behomal supplied its proprietary CO₂-absorbing material, which Merci combined with natural stones to create a bracelet. This collaboration brought together materials technology and design to create a new product.

CASE STUDY 3

MerciBraceletJewelry™×Behomal

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Lazulith ~Merci×Behomal

We launched Merci Bracelet Jewelry with the vision of “supporting well-being through jewelry.” Our pieces bring personal fulfillment and care for society to the experience of wearing jewelry.

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