Sustainable development has become a global consensus and a driving force for economic recovery. Focusing on finding new development opportunities for the plastic recycling industry in the context of economic and environmental challenges, the 5th Edition CHINAPLAS x CPRJ Plastics Recycling and Circular Economy Conference and Showcase was grandly held today (World Earth Day) in Shanghai, China.

About 1,000 industry professionals participated in this CHINAPLAS’ concurrent event, they come from industry associations, renowned companies, and leading end-user brands, such as Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center of Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China Packaging Federation, Plastic Recycling Association of CRRA, Global Impact Coalition, European Bioplastics, AMCHAM Sustainability and CSR Committee, KAO, P&G, Panasonic, PEPSICO, DOW, Lyondellbasell, NESTE, SABIC, Wanhua Chemical, etc.

Hosted by CHINAPLAS and Adsale Plastics Network, the grand event comprised one main forum and four parallel sessions, bringing together over 60 inspiring presentations on recycling industry outlook, circular economy development, consumer market trends, processing machinery and low-carbon material technologies, and so on.

In addition, the “Summit Dialogue: Circular Economy for Plastics and Closed-loop Recycling” and four “Talk of the Industry” salons were also organized.

Summit Dialogue: Circular Economy for Plastics and Closed-loop Recycling

 “Talk of the Industry” salons

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Policy support and technological innovation drive strong development

Plastic circular economy has surpassed the industry scope and become a topic of common concern for the whole society. – Ada Leung, General Manager, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd.

At her welcoming speech, Ada Leung stated that the plastic circular economy has surpassed the industry scope and become a topic of common concern for the whole society. The global policy is directed towards the future of sustainable plastic development. The global recycled plastic market is expected to exceed US$52.7 billion in 2023 and is expected to exceed US$114.8 billion by 2033, with an average CAGR of 8.1%. The rapid development of packaging, consumer electronics, and construction industries will drive the application of recycled plastics, especially in emerging country markets such as China, India, and Brazil.

The recycling rate in 2023 reached 19 million tons, a year-on-year growth of 5.6%. –Junxiang Xu, President, China National Resources Recycling Association (CRRA)

Junxiang Xu emphasized the importance of circular economy to sustainable development and ecological management, it is the key to achieve positive interaction among ecological system, production process and economic growth. Although filled with challenges, China achieves progress in plastic waste recycling, the recycling rate in 2023 reached 19 million tons, a year-on-year growth of 5.6%. He also pointed out the problems faced in the industry, such as the limited scale of company, increased recycling cost, insufficient high-end demand, etc, which need to be solved with joint effort.

China should advance its plastic pollution policy towards the direction of full chain management. – Xuezhi Xiao, Chief Scientist, Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (FECO)

Xuezhi Xiao introduced the background and progress of negotiations on international legal instruments to end plastic pollution, as well as the current international progress in plastic pollution control. He believes that China should advance its plastic pollution policy towards the direction of full chain management, actively promoting the international community to jointly respond.

Data shows that global bioplastic production is on the rise, with broad development prospects. – Roberto Ferrigno, Head of EU Public Affairs, European Bioplastics

Roberto Ferrigno shared the latest developments in the European bioplastic market and policies. After 30 years of development, this industry has formed a mature value chain. EUBP hopes to use bio-based and renewable biomaterials to drive innovation in the plastic industry, reshaping the value chain. Data shows that global bioplastic production is on the rise, and it is expected to increase from 2.18 million tons in 2023 to 7.43 million tons by 2028, with broad development prospects.

Favorable international environment, continuous support from national policies, and sustainable development goals from companies bring opportunities for the recycled plastic industry. – Yonggang Wang, Secretary General, Plastic Recycling Association, China National Resources Recycling Association

Yonggang Wang stated that in 2023, China's plastic industry will become more large-scale, intensive, green, and high-value, and cooperation between upstream and downstream industrial chains will be strengthened. The main contradiction in the industry is overcapacity of low-end production and insufficient supply at the high-end. Favorable international environment, continuous support from national policies, and sustainable development goals from companies bring opportunities for the recycled plastic industry. The establishment of the joint working group on green recycled plastic supply chain aims to work together to promote China's plastic circular economy.

If rPET in China is processed through standardized collection, sorting, and decontamination processes, the pollutants can be effectively removed, achieving safe usage. – Marco Zhong, Director, National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Material of Guangdong

From a technical perspective, Marco Zhong introduced how to achieve the utilization of China's food-grade rPET. The Joint Working Group on Sustainable Development +CFSA have carried out a series of work since 2020, including pollutant surveys, challenging experiments, migration testing, and full life cycle environmental impact assessment (LCA). It indicates that if rPET in China is processed through standardized collection, sorting, and decontamination processes, the pollutants can be effectively removed, achieving safe usage.

GIC is focusing on R&D of plastic waste treatment technologies, such as the Circular Refining (CPR) project for plastic waste. – Charlie Tan, CEO, Global Impact Coalition

Charlie Tan shared his insights on ways for the chemical industry to achieve net zero emissions. GIC is currently focusing on the R&D of plastic waste treatment technologies, such as the Circular Refining (CPR) project for plastic waste, aiming at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the chemical and incineration industries. In addition, GIC also addresses seven global impact issues, including reducing gas emissions for global warming potential, energy transition, process decarbonization, polymer recyclability, end-to-end transparency and certification, alternative carbon source utilization, and chemical safety and pollution.

It is crucial to understand each stage from design to recycling in promoting a circular economy in China. – Richard Brubaker, Committee Chair, AMCHAM Sustainability and CSR Committee

Richard Brubaker emphasized that the circular economy needs to address practical issues and address global challenges through the recycling of products and materials. He pointed out that it is crucial to understand each stage from design to recycling in promoting a circular economy in China. Reducing textile waste through environmentally friendly design, reducing production waste, optimizing warehouse management, and improving recycling efficiency are key. Brubaker believes that regulations, economy, design, and material innovation are the driving forces for promoting the implementation of a circular economy, effectively addressing waste issues and promoting sustainable development.

Microplastic particles will accumulate along the food chain, ultimately affecting the entire ecosystem and human health. – Dr. Agiana Her Visnhu Ditakristi, Head of Business Development/Director, Free The Sea

Dr. Agiana Her Visnhu Ditakristi shared her Indonesian company's experience in recycling marine plastics and protecting the marine environment. She mentioned that marine pollution caused by discarded plastics has seriously threatened the living environment of marine organisms. The microplastic particles generated by the decomposition of discarded plastics will also accumulate along the food chain, ultimately affecting the entire ecosystem and human health. The company is committed to marine plastic recycling and applying advanced technologies to environmental protection.

EU's new green policy has brought development opportunities and challenges to China's automotive industry, especially the plastic industry. – Taiying Wang, Secretary General, Shanghai New Energy Industry Overseas Innovation Service Platform (SHNEI-OISP)

Taiying Wang emphasized that the EU's new green policy has brought development opportunities and challenges to China's automotive industry, especially the plastic industry. He pointed out that plastics play a crucial role in the lightweight and cost-effectiveness of automobiles, and the growth of China's automobile exports, especially new energy vehicles, foreshadows the trend of globalization in the industry. Facing new policy's environmental and energy efficiency standards, Chinese enterprises need to strengthen their understanding and take measures, such as improving energy efficiency and integrating into low-carbon ecosystems, to adapt to market access conditions, seize opportunities, and respond to challenges.

Green design promotes cross value chain collaboration

ANTA promises to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. – Zhongwei Chen, Deputy Director of Sustainable Development, ANTA Sports Products Limited

Zhongwei Chen shared how the ANTA Group explores low-carbon and circular businesses. ANTA promises to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and to achieve zero virgin plastics, carbon emissions, and landfill of self-produced waste, 50% sustainable products and packaging, 50% renewable energy substitution, and 50% use of sustainable raw materials in its own facilities by 2030.

Watsons will actively promote policy and industry changes, and share ESG concepts in the media and public channels. – Kim Siu, Business Strategy and Planning Director, AS Watson Industries

Kim Siu introduced the sustainable development focus of Watsons Group since 2010 – energy and carbon management, sustainable procurement, rational management of office resources, and promoting sustainable packaging development. In addition, Watsons will actively promote policy and industry changes, and share ESG concepts in the media and public channels.

Veolia has developed ready-to-use recycled resins to meet various industry needs. – Francois Jenny, Senior Vice President, Solid Waste & Recycling, Veolia China

Francois Jenny introduced the changes in global plastic production and waste scale, the development of plastic recycling industry in Europe, regulatory policies for sustainable development and plastic recycling in Europe, and Veolia's full process solutions for plastic recycling. Based on the development of the plastic recycling industry and policy adjustments in Europe, Veolia has developed ready-to-use recycled resins to meet various industry needs, expecting to be applied in the plastic circular economy in the Asia Pacific region, especially in China.

Mars' circular economy path includes redesigning packaging to adapt to recycling, reducing unnecessary packaging, and supporting closed loop. – Vicky Zong, Sustainable Packaging Head - AsiaPAC, Mars

Vicky Zong shared the company's development in sustainable packaging. Mars' circular economy path includes redesigning packaging to adapt to recycling, reducing unnecessary packaging, and supporting closed loop through educating consumers, communication, financing, and advocacy. Mars China is committed to redesigning its product portfolio to achieve recyclability, including developing biodegradable composite paper packaging, reducing packaging weight, using post-consumer plastics, using mono-material design for easier recycle, and reusable packaging.

United caps uses physical foam technology to reduce product weight and enhance sustainability through life cycle assessment. – Astrid Hoffmann-Leist, Chief Innovation & Communication Officer Business Director APAC, United Caps

Astrid Hoffmann-Leist introduced the company's progress in designing sustainable bottle cap. They are committed to using 100% renewable materials to achieve carbon neutral operations. United caps uses physical foam technology to reduce product weight and enhance sustainability through life cycle assessment. It also uses advanced recycling technology to convert waste into new plastics, while emphasizing clear labeling to increase consumer willingness to pay.

KAO actively carried out packaging technology innovation. – Yan Zhu, Packaging Research Specialist, KAO (China) Research & Development Center Co., Ltd.

Yan Zhu shared KAO's ESG vision of "Life, Living, Ecology". KAO actively carried out packaging technology innovation such as structural process optimization, new detection solutions, supercritical forming, and new material development. The company ultimately achieved a CO2 reduction rate of over 20% from 2021 to 2024.

On its low-carbon journey, P&G is committed to achieving carbon neutrality in operation by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2040. – Wandi Zhou, Director of Research and Development, P&G Technology (Beijing) Co.,Ltd.

Wandi Zhou introduced P&G's sustainable development and the entire industry chain. On its low-carbon journey, P&G is committed to achieving carbon neutrality in operation by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2040. P&G upgraded its intelligent supply chain and improved its low-carbon operation level. Its product packaging promotes sustainable development through mono-material, recycled materials, bio-based materials, material substitution, source reduction, and supplementary packaging.

YFPO is committed to providing necessary guarantees for a sustainable future. – Yi Deng, Sustainability Manager, Strategic Planning Department, Yanfeng Plastic Omnium

Yi Deng introduced the 32 guiding principles for sustainable development in the automotive industry, covering the entire supply chain. He also introduced the requirements of well-known enterprises such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Volvo for sustainable development. YFPO is committed to providing necessary guarantees for a sustainable future through business ethics, environmental footprint, and social synergy.

The project places equal emphasis on “Reducing, Replacing, and Recycling”, promoting environmentally friendly packaging and advanced recycling throughout the entire lifecycle. – Peikun Huang, Plastics Issue Leader of Meituan Blue Mountain Project, Meituan

Peikun Huang stated that Meituan launched the Blue Mountain Project in 2017, committed to promoting environmental protection in the food delivery industry. It is the first action plan in the industry to focus on environmental protection. The project places equal emphasis on “Reducing, Replacing, and Recycling”, promoting environmentally friendly packaging and advanced recycling throughout the entire lifecycle. Its goal is to build a green packaging supply chain by 2025, providing all businesses with recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable food delivery packaging solutions.

Aerodynamic design is a key measure to improve range and driving performance. – Richard Zhu, Director Product Portfolio & Marketing Asia, Röchling Auto Parts (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.

Richard Zhu stated that the value transfer in the automotive parts industry is currently taking place, shifting towards automotive digitalization and new energy parts. Among them, aerodynamic design is a key measure to improve range and driving performance. The technological trend of active intake grilles has also shifted from single functionality to integration of functionality and appearance.

Market demand and research development boost low-carbon production

Re-Mall achieved precise and evaluation of plastic recycling, creating a closed-loop reconstruction solution. – Dr. Winnie Xiong, Co-founder & CTO, Shanghai Re-Mall Environmental Protection New Material Co., Ltd.

Dr. Winnie Xiong stated that in response to the problems of difficult closed-loop, sorting, and collection in the recycling of waste plastics, Re-Mall achieved precise and evaluation of plastic recycling, creating a closed-loop reconstruction solution, and achieving the entire production chain of evaluation, recycling, processing, regeneration and application.

STAR provides a variety of modified composite materials based on recycled materials, and proportion of recycled materials in some materials can reach 100%. – Yunxi Gao, Sales Director of Asia, STAR PLASTICS

Yunxi Gao introduced STAR's rich experience and technological advantages accumulated over 30 years of the plastic recycling industry. STAR provides a variety of modified composite materials based on recycled materials, and proportion of recycled materials in some materials can reach 100%, according to customer needs. As the earliest enterprise to introduce recycled plastics into the Chinese market, STAR's high-performance customized engineering plastic help customers achieve sustainable development goals. The distinctive OBP (Ocean Bound Plastics) material provided by STAR has been widely used in laptops and wearable devices of brands such as Lenovo and HP.

SABIC’s Trucircle produces certified recyclable plastics with marine waste and waste oil. –Linjia Cai, Leader of Circular Economy GC, SABIC

Linjia Cai shared SABIC’s Trucircle, the comprehensive solution – one is to produce certified recyclable plastics through mechanical recycling of marine waste and mixed plastic waste. Two is to use crude oil, kitchen waste oil, and vegetable oil processing residues to produce renewable plastics.

REVOLOOP uses trustworthy waste plastics from certified suppliers as raw materials to produce high-quality PCR, joining the circular economy. – Jessen Feng, Senior Sustainability Business Manager, DOW

Jessen Feng introduced REVOLOOP, a mechanical recycling product in the Asia Pacific region, uses trustworthy waste plastics from certified suppliers as raw materials to produce high-quality PCR, joining the circular economy. The bio-based polyethylene product line passed ISCC+ certification, which helps to create products and packaging with the same performance and lower carbon footprint.

Covestro and GC Insight have jointly written a White Paper analyzing the development of circular economy from both macro and micro perspectives. – Roy Cheung, Global Head of Sustainability Solutions, Covestro Engineering Plastics

Roy Cheung shared that Covestro and GC Insight have jointly written a White Paper analyzing the development of circular economy from both macro and micro perspectives. Macroscopically, both policy industries and the consumer side are driving the global economy to transition from a linear economy to a circular one. On the micro level, various economies have higher requirements for sustainability.

The company is committed to improving the sustainability of consumer products through advanced processes and concepts. – Tony Wang, New Business Development Manager, and Lu Yan, Senior Manager of Sustainability Business, LyondellBasell Polyolefin (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Tony Wang stated that the company is committed to improving the sustainability of consumer products through advanced processes and concepts – CirculenRenew polymers made from renewable raw materials, CirculenRecovery polymers produced from plastic waste through mechanical recycling processes, and CirculenRevive new polymers derived from plastic waste using advanced (molecular) recycling processes.

Wanhua is committed to achieving zero carbonization of electricity, low carbonization of energy, and innovative decarbonization. – Lin Sun, Market Development Manager of Wanhua Chemical Performance Polymers BU, Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd.,

Lin Sun introduced that Wanhua is committed to achieving zero carbonization of electricity, low carbonization of energy, and innovative decarbonization. They also support the circular economy through physical and chemical recycling, providing the industry with high-quality, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly PCR materials. Wanhua Chemical has partnered with industrial chain partners to launch 100% PCR-PC sourced from the recycled drinking water buckets, boards, and car lights.

DCT provides both solvent recovery technology and thermal storage incinerator. – Giuseppe Dell’Acqua, Managing Director, and Yifei Wang, General Manager, DONAU CARBON TECHNOLOGIES SRL

Giuseppe Dell’Acqua shared the DCT solvent recovery technology and thermal storage incinerator, as well as the scope and pros and cons of their use. The use of thermal storage incinerators has high inlet flow rates and high levels of ethyl acetate and butanone, otherwise solvent recovery systems can be chosen. Both technologies are provided at DCT and have been applied worldwide.

ALBA continuously prepares high-quality and stable raw materials from a wide range of waste plastics based on local waste plastic characteristics and policy requirements. – Liang Lu, Deputy General Manager, and Romed Aspmair, Global Business Director rPlastics, ALBA

Liang Lu and Romed Aspmair shared the core business of ALBA in Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions, which continuously prepares high-quality and stable raw materials from a wide range of waste plastics based on local waste plastic characteristics and policy requirements, relying on its own technological and empirical advantages. Romed Aspmai stated that due to policy orientation and the continuous improvement of consumer awareness of sustainable development, ALBA has achieved rapid development in the Asia Pacific region.

ALPLA's circular economy philosophy is centered around "Right Packaging". – Korn-eak Thamrongwang, Head of Program Management & Business Development Asia, ALPLA Circular Economy & Recycling Asia Ltd.

Korn-eak Thamrongwang shared ALPLA's circular economy philosophy centered around "Right Packaging". ALPLA provides innovative packaging designs that align with sustainable concepts for local Australian brands and global customers with its unique design philosophy and rigorous engineering manufacturing technology.

The limitations of recycling and reproduction in the recycled materials industry, as well as the imbalance between processing costs and product value, have been overlooked. – Raymond Chang, Sales and Marketing Manager, Global Green Material Co., Ltd.

Raymond Chang believes that the limitations of recycling and reproduction in the recycled materials industry, as well as the imbalance between processing costs and product value, have been overlooked. Currently, nearly 140 countries worldwide have committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. It is reported that the company is the first supplier in Asia to obtain FDA NOL PS material certification and one of the few suppliers that can provide four FDA NOL food grade recycled materials, providing plastic closed loop solutions.

With the promotion of domestic and foreign policies, market demand on high-quality automotive polycarbonate PCR materials has increased. – Dr James Xia, President, Shanghai Ausell Material Technology Co., Ltd.

Dr James Xia discussed the opportunities and challenges of high-quality automotive polycarbonate PCR materials in a low-carbon economy. With the promotion of domestic and foreign policies such as the EU's requirements for new car recycled plastics and the pilot program for extending producer responsibility for Chinese automotive products, market demand has increased. However, at the same time, the industry faces regulatory restrictions, such as bans on PFAS and BPA, which increase the difficulty of material application. Ausell actively participates in the formulation of national standards, promotes the application of PCR materials in multiple fields through refined recycling and processing processes, and assists in the development of low-carbon circular economy.

Ceville has put forward specific ideas for choosing recycled plastics based on multiple factors. – Gyongyong Kim, Chief Marketing Officer, Jiangsu Ceville New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Gyongyong Kim introduced Ceville's efforts to address the increasing plastic consumption in a sustainable development environment. Ceville has put forward specific ideas for choosing recycled plastics based on multiple factors such as economy, quality, supply, carbon emissions, and transparency. Ceville predicts that PET materials will become the largest demand for recycled plastics, with the Asia Pacific region being the largest plastic market. Ceville advanced machinery recycling PET will demonstrate significant value.

Guangdong Bosi provides a list of coloring solution and functional masterbatch of PCR. – Zhouqiao Lei, Head of the Research Institute, Guangdong Bosi Sci & Tech Co., Ltd.

Zhouqiao Lei shared the coloring solution and functional masterbatch of PCR. The main coloring solutions include color powder, color masterbatch, modified material, color oil, while functional masterbatch include UV shielding masterbatch, toughening masterbatch, deodorization masterbatch, etc. The company have multiple material performance testing equipment and have obtained multiple technical certifications.

NESTE RE aims to convert renewable raw materials into high-quality renewable raw materials for polymers and chemicals. – Jeroen Verhoeven, Vice President Value Chain Development, NESTE

Jeroen Verhoeven shared NESTE's proposal on NESTE RE. The solution aims to convert renewable raw materials into high-quality renewable raw materials for polymers and chemicals. NESTE RE has wide applications on medical, construction, automotive, electronic products, etc., and can fully commit in circular economy. The company collaborated with Japanese companies to help shape Japan's renewable plastic value chain.

Upgraded recycling solutions help reduce costs and increase efficiency

Engel's two-step injection process from sheet raw materials to products can skip the granulation process. – Ethan He, Application Engineer, Engel Machinery (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd.

Ethan He introduced Engel's two-step injection process from sheet raw materials to products, skipping the granulation process. This process separates melting and injection, and adds continuous filtration and exhaust devices, supplemented by Engel's excellent intelligent algorithms and control system. Users only need to adjust a small number of parameters to achieve efficient production of the entire process from sheet raw materials to products, greatly improving plastic circulation efficiency.

FCS achieves energy-saving through molding efficiency management, energy-saving molding process technology, and equipment technology/management. – Vincent Lin, Director of Field Application Engineering Center, FCS Group

Vincent Lin believes that all types of plastic processing are energy intensive modes, and energy conservation is the most direct way to reduce carbon footprint. FCS achieves energy-saving through molding efficiency management, energy-saving molding process technology, and equipment technology/management. FCS MuCell micro foaming process technology has the characteristics of reducing product weight, stable product appearance, stable product size, shortened molding time, and lower mold locking force.

Schneider Electric's sustainable procurement strategy aims to optimize the supply chain by reducing environmental impact, ensuring compliance, driving innovation, and leading industry change. – Francois Bonvin, SAS Technology Standardization Management VP, and Leo Zhang, Plastic Technology Standardization Principal Engineer, Schneider Electric (China) Company Limited

Francois Bonvin and Leo Zhang shared the company's progress in innovative applications of recycled plastics. Schneider Electric's sustainable procurement strategy aims to optimize the supply chain by reducing environmental impact, ensuring compliance, driving innovation, and leading industry change. They also discussed the standard definition of green plastics, including specific requirements for recycled materials, bio-based materials, and green flame retardants, as well as the application of bio-based materials and green plastics across different generations in Schneider Electric products.

Baguio focuses on the recycling of glass bottles, plastics, and kitchen waste, and operates the only garden waste recycling plant to promote resource recycling. –Yutong Zhou, Chief Strategy Officer, Baguio Green Group

Yutong Zhou introduced the active role of Baguio Green Group in the circular economy. As a leading environmental service provider in Hong Kong, Baguio focuses on the recycling of glass bottles, plastics, and kitchen waste, and operates the only garden waste recycling plant to promote resource recycling. The group has also expanded to intelligent toilet services and optimized the management of public health facilities. Faced with the challenge of waste disposal, Baguio supports Hong Kong's zero landfill goal and is committed to increasing recycling volume. In addition, the Beverage Container Deposit Scheme proposed by the group aims to improve recycling rates and promote sustainable development, in response to environmental goals.

GREENCIRCLE focuses on chemical recycling technology, building a “Recycle, Regenerate, Circular” ecosystem through collaboration. – Jinjing Wang, Senior Sales Manager, Zhejiang Jiaren New Materials Co., Ltd.

Jinjing Wang stated that the growth of bottle flakes raw materials is currently limited, and there is an urgent need for new technologies to achieve effective recycling and utilization of waste plastics in a wider range of fields. Jiaren’s GREENCIRCLE focuses on chemical recycling technology, building a “Recycle, Regenerate, Circular” ecosystem through collaboration with production chain partners. It includes a series of companies with expertise in waste generation, recycling, sorting and processing. GREENCIRCLE is based on the textile and clothing industry and will further expand to related industries such as PET bottles and thin films.

Products display demonstrates cross value chain collaboration

New innovative products and solutions were showcased to demonstrate the importance of collaboration between different parts across the value chain.

BAGUIO 

TerraCycle

KAO

Solutions showcase presents technological advancements

In addition, many exhibitors presented their latest technologies and solutions at the same time, including the following.

Shanghai Re-mall Environmental Protection New Material Co., Ltd.

SABIC

DOW

NESTE

LYONDELLBASELL POLYOLEFIN (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. 

Covestro Engineering Plastics

GLOBAL GREEN MATERIAL CO., LTD. 

Jiangsu Ceville New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang Jiaren New Materials Co., Ltd.

GUANGDONG BOSI SCI& TECH CO., LTD

STAR PLASTICS

SHANGHAI AUSELL MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

ALBA Group Asia

Donau Carbon Technologies Srl

ENGEL

FCS GROUP

ConnectME business platform

To facilitate the connection between suppliers and buyers, prior to the conference, the organizers had collected the procurement requirements for recycling, and conducted online and offline business matching meetings on the spot.

It is also worth mentioning that there was an activity of “adopting” seeds by recycling PET bottles. As the recycling rate of PET beverage bottles in China has reached over 94%, through the activity, the organizers hope even more people will contribute to the sustainable future of our planet.