Extrusion 8-2021

14 Branche Intern Extrusion 8/2021 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, plastics recycling and re-use of re- cycled materials as inputs. Leading glo- bal companies are supporting China’s goal to reduce carbon emissions. At CHINAPLAS 2022, the highly efficient machines, recycling technologies and other production techniques that will help plastics manufacturers achieve their goals of reducing their carbon emissions are among the highlights. On-floor de- monstrations of well-known Chinese and overseas exhibitors, and consultati- ons with technical experts will further help visitors as they explore viable op- tions. DSM Engineering Materials accelerates its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emission reduction program (Image source: DSM) ➠ Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. www.ChinaplasOnline.com plants remain high. A report from the WWF Global states that in 2021, re- searchers estimate that the production and incineration of plastics will amount to over 850 million tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. As plastics factories resume their production follow- ing the pandemic, emissions from these factories have surged. But the commitment of the plastics in- dustry has not waned and will continue to inspire innovations and development of state-of-the-art technologies to re- duce their carbon footprints. Given that each stage of plastics production pro- duces greenhouse gas emissions that af- fects the environment, a growing num- ber of companies in the plastics industry are taking urgent steps to reduce their April 25-28, 2022, Shanghai, PR China n China has embarked on a road to- wards a “dual carbon” target where it commits to reach its carbon peak by 2030 and move forward to achieve car- bon neutrality by 2060. As the world raised concerns over climate change, countries are exerting efforts and direct- ing resources to curb carbon and green- house 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, utiliz- ing renewable energy, increasing recy- cling and usage of bio-based and recy- cled materials. More investments have also been directed towards “green ma- nufacturing” projects as green manufac- turing is one of the strategic objectives under the ‘Made in China 2025’ plan. The government has also been support- ing 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 operati- ons are largely dependent on fossil fuels, hence carbon emissions from these Chinaplas 2022: Plastics Industry’s Efforts to Comply with China’s “Dual Carbon” Targets Sansu is one of the first PLA customers to offer reprocessed PLA waste to Total Corbion (Image source: Total Corbion PLA)