Yamaha YRA-402B Ecodear Plant-Based Alto Recorder

Materials that are gentle on the environment

Bodies are made of biomass material TERRAMAC®.

Improved instrument performance

The change in material has resulted in a mellow, centered tone that is similar to that of wood recorders, plus improved breath response and high-register control.

Newly adopted plant-like colors

Bright colors chosen to elicit the image of plants such as corn and others have been used in the recorders and cases for the first time.

TERRAMAC® plant-derived plastic

TERRAMAC® is an environmentally friendly, biomass material created from plant-derived polymers made by using proprietary technology from Unitika Ltd. to combine polylactic acid (PLA)* with other materials and then improve and mold the result. Yamaha uses TERRAMAC® in recorders, retaining the same durability, strength, and appearance as conventional ABS resin, while reducing CO2 emissions. Yamaha is contributing to the development of a more sustainable society by working to prevent global warming and reduce consumption of chemical resources at the same time as we manufacture high-quality musical instruments.

* The PLA that makes up the basis of TERRAMAC® is generated from sugar derived from plants. It produces less CO2 than other plastics when burnt, and since the plants it is made from absorb CO2 from the atmosphere as they grow, it reduces the CO2 emissions that are thought to cause global warming. PLA has a heat of combustion of one-half to one-third that of petroleum-based plastics, and because it does not contain chlorine, does not emit toxic gases such as dioxin or hydrogen chloride when incinerated.

Why is plant-based plastic gentle on the environment?

1. Reduced CO2 emissions. Plants grow by absorbing CO2 that would otherwise add to the global warming problem. Even though plant-based plastic results in the same CO2 emissions as other materials during manufacture, use, and disposal, the total amount of CO2 produced is reduced by the amount absorbed during growth.

2. Reduced use of oil. Oil is the main raw material used in plastics, but reserves are limited and may be depleted in the not-so-distant future. By replacing a portion of the raw material requirements with plant-based materials the total amount of oil used can be reduced, thereby prolonging the availability of fossil resources.

Certified Yamaha Eco-Product

This product is certified as a Yamaha Eco-Product by the Yamaha Group, which is a standard established by the Yamaha Group for products that make major contributions towards realizing its Product Environmental Quality Objectives.

Model:	YRA-402B
Manufacturer:	Yamaha