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TOKYO: Casio Computer Co., Ltd., has unveiled three new additions to its PRO TREK line of eco-friendly outdoor watches.

The exterior parts of its PRG-340 watches incorporate biomass plastics. The case, case back, two of the three bands, and rotating bezel are made with biomass plastics, using raw materials from castor seeds and corn. The bezel, which is more prone to impact than other parts, is made of a newly developed, even stronger biomass plastic.

The watches are also equipped with Casio’s Tough Solar charging system, which converts light from the sun, fluorescent lamps and other sources to power the watch, eliminating the need to regularly replace the battery.

The bottom LCD layer displays the time and various measurements, while the top layer displays the compass in large blue graphics.

Trekkers can take measurements of compass bearing, barometric pressure, temperature, and altitude with the push of a button, designed to be easily used even when wearing gloves.

Produced from renewable resources, biomass plastics are expected to help promote the shift to circular economies and curb CO2 emissions.