英文摘要 |
According to 2022 data from the Ministry of Environment, domestic industries generate approximately 240,000 tons of plastic waste annually. Of this amount, only about 28% is recycled, while more than 70% is incinerated. A major challenge in plastic recycling is the wide variety of plastic materials, making it difficult for recyclers to process them efficiently. Many packaging materials are composites, often containing adhesives, which further complicates the recycling process. Aside from paper and certain polyethylene materials, most materials are not easily recyclable, limiting efforts to improve packaging recycling rates.
To enhance the domestic recycling rate of plastic packaging materials and improve the recyclability of currently challenging materials, it is imperative to adopt appropriate volume reduction methods tailored to the various types of plastic cushioning materials. By developing novel recycling solutions for waste that would typically be incinerated or sent to landfills, we can significantly boost both the recycling rate and the technological capabilities associated with discarded packaging. This strategy will also facilitate the reintegration of previously difficult-to-recycle items into the circular economy, ultimately achieving the objective of sustainable material utilization.
This project aims to address the recycling challenges associated with plastic cushioning materials and significantly increase the domestic recycling rate of discarded packaging. By doing so, previously hard-to-recycle materials will re-enter the circular economy, supporting the broader goal of sustainable material use. The primary objectives for 2024 are as follows: (1) to analyze plastic types and material relationships across the industrial chain, compiling comprehensive data on the properties of local materials. This data will serve as a reference for chemical recyclers in sourcing raw materials in the future; and (2) to establish a platform for the chemical and physical modification of materials through mechanical recycling, focusing specifically on applying these technologies to cushioning materials used in the logistics industry. This will include testing the effectiveness of recycled plastics in circular applications and developing a new industrial framework for plastic recycling and regeneration.
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