Today, recycled plastics are active in various industrial fields and have become a key force driving sustainable development. Their application scope is broad, covering multiple critical industries such as packaging, construction, and automobiles, and in each field, they demonstrate unique advantages and enormous development potential.

In the development process of the recycled plastics industry, the role of policies is undoubtedly the most powerful driving force, safeguarding the vigorous development of the industry.

At a time when global environmental awareness is constantly awakening and the "dual carbon" goals are prominently in place, the recycled plastics industry, as a crucial link in the development of the green economy, is standing at the forefront of the era's transformation. In recent years, with the widespread application of plastics in various fields, the amount of waste plastics has been increasing day by day, imposing a heavy burden on the environment. Therefore, the development of recycled plastics is extremely urgent.

In July 2025, the Comprehensive Operation Index of China's Recycled Plastics Enterprises stood at 49%, down by 1 percentage point compared with June.

The second working meeting for the formulation and revision of the national standard *Requirements for Production and Sales Management System of Recycled Plastics* was presided over by Wang Yonggang, Secretary-General of the Recycled Plastics Branch of China Material Recycling Association. The meeting brought together industry experts, enterprise representatives and relevant policymakers from across the country to jointly discuss the draft of this national standard.

The global market size of polypropylene (PP) recycled plastics has exceeded 8 million tons, with an annual growth rate of 12%, far exceeding the 3% growth rate of virgin PP. This "white gold", which accounts for 28% of global plastic consumption, is staging a counterattack from "white pollution" to "green circulation" through technological innovation and industrial chain collaboration.

On March 14, 2025, the Launch Meeting of the National Standard for "Requirements of Production and Sales Management System of Recycled Plastics" and the First Working Meeting for the Formulation and Revision of the Standard were successfully held at the China National Institute of Standardization. More than 50 representatives from industry associations, universities, scientific research institutions, and enterprises participated in the meeting both online and offline.

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With the rapid development of electronic information technology, the problem of waste pollution caused by electronic products has also begun to attract more and more attention. In this context, in the face of regulatory requirements, resource scarcity, raw material price growth and other challenges, more and more enterprises began to integrate the concept of circular economy into their strategic development, such as Gree, Haier and other household appliances and technology brands have been widely used in recycled plastics. In addition, many companies are also accelerating into the field of recycled plastics.

Among many packaging materials, plastic packaging accounts for the highest proportion. It is worth noting that abandoned plastic packaging will weather and decompose into fine particles, which may eventually enter the human body through various forms. But plastic packaging is essential for goods, in the case that it can not be replaced, how to eliminate its harm?