Extrusion International 6-2021

9 Extrusion International 6/2021 Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. www.ChinaplasOnline.com April 25-28, 2022, Shanghai, PR China „ China has embarked on a road towards a “dual carbon” target where it commits to reach its carbon peak by 2030 and move forward to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. As the world raised concerns over climate change, coun- tries are exerting efforts and directing resources to curb carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. Having the world’s biggest industrial production, China’s role in meeting its “dual carbon” goal is crucial and its commitment has been well received around the world. To reach its “dual carbon” goal, China has introduced policies encouraging technological innovations that are aimed at encouraging smart production, utilizing renew- able energy, increasing recycling and usage of bio-based and recycled materials. More investments have also been directed towards “green manufacturing” projects as green manufacturing is one of the strategic objectives un- der the ‘Made in China 2025’ plan. The government has also been supporting some industries that have shifted to products that contribute to reduction in carbon emission, such as the production of new energy vehicles (NEV) like electric vehicles. China’s plastics manufacturing operations are largely dependent on fossil fuels, hence carbon emissions from these plants remain high. A report from the WWF Global states that in 2021, researchers estimate that the produc- tion and incineration of plastics will amount to over 850 million tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. As plastics factories resume their production following the pandemic, emissions from these factories have surged. But the commitment of the plastics industry has not waned and will continue to inspire innovations and devel- opment of state-of-the-art technologies to reduce their carbon footprints. Given that each stage of plastics pro- duction produces greenhouse gas emissions that affects the environment, a growing number of companies in the plastics industry are taking urgent steps to reduce their carbon footprint, either through the use of more efficient and smarter production process, shift towards renewable energy such as solar energy to power their plants, plas- tics recycling and re-use of recycled materials as inputs. Leading global companies are supporting China’s goal to reduce carbon emissions. At CHINAPLAS 2022, the highly efficient machines, re- cycling technologies and other production techniques that will help plastics manufacturers achieve their goals of reducing their carbon emissions are among the high- lights. On-floor demonstrations of well-known Chinese and overseas exhibitors, and consultations with technical experts will further help visitors as they explore viable op- tions. Chinaplas 2022: Plastics Industry’s Efforts to Comply with China’s “Dual Carbon” Targets DSMEngineeringMaterials accelerates its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emission reduction program (Image source: DSM) A fully recyclable ABS grade containing 50%of recycled post-consumer waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), developed by INEOS Styrolution, is applied to produce travel luggage (Image source: TUPLUS)