Extrusion International 1-2025

27 Extrusion International 1/2025 ing environmental challenges. This focus aligns seamlessly with China's progressive policies promoting sus- tainability and recycling initiatives, re ecting the industry's proactive stance towards a more sustainable future. Suppliers in the plastics and rubber industries are consistently unveiling biodegradable materials, recycling, and sustainable solutions as they actively propel efforts to- ward a circular economy. CHINAPLAS 2025 will feature three thematic zones, namely Re- cycled Plastics, Bioplastics, and Recy- cling Technology, covering around 16,000 sqm and gathering leading material suppliers and recycling machine manufacturers, which will present their sustainable technolo- gies and solutions, supporting the industry's goals for environmentally friendly development. Live demon- strations of two recycling produc- tion lines, focusing on 'Bottle-to- Bottle Closed-Loop Recycling' and 'Turning PE Waste into Treasure,' will unveil advanced equipment technology and high-value utiliza- tion solutions within the plastic re- cycling sector. The sports and leisure industry, a promising market for plastics and rubber applications, will also be highlighted at CHINAPLAS with the “SportsTech Chic + Green” event, collaborating with renowned sports brands to showcase the in- novation and sustainability of plas- tics and rubber in sports products. CHINAPLAS x CPRJ will host the 6th Edition Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Conference & Showcase in Shenzhen, gathering global stake- holders to delve into the latest re- cycling trends. Collaborating with the China Packaging Federation, CHINAPLAS will rst introduce the Sustainable Plastics Packaging Net- working Forum, connecting industry experts and exploring sustainable packaging solutions worldwide. Smart: Evolving digitally in Manufacturing Smart Manufacturing, encom- passing technologies like automa- tion, arti cial intelligence and IoT integration, enhances manufactur- ing processes and revolutionizes industries by boosting ef ciency, productivity, and exibility. By in - tegrating real-time data analyt- ics and interconnected systems, it optimizes operations and reduces downtime, leading to informed de- cision-making and agile responses to market demands. Implementing smart manufacturing in the plas- tics and rubber industries stream- lines supply chain management and accelerates product launches. Through tools like predictive main- tenance, real-time monitoring, and automated quality control, produc- tion output and quality is improved that eventually fosters sustainabil- ity efforts in the plastics and rubber industries. The online pre-registration for CHINAPLAS 2025 is open till April 9, 2025. www.ChinaplasOnline.com