Japan: Innovative Technologies Boost Plastic Recycling

Against the backdrop of global plastic reduction, Japan, with its advanced scientific and technological strength, has continuously innovated in the field of plastic recycling and achieved remarkable results.



Japanese enterprises have developed a series of advanced plastic recycling technologies. Among them, a new type of plastic pyrolysis technology has attracted much attention. This technology pyrolyzes plastics at a specific temperature and environment, which can decompose plastics into high - quality reusable raw materials, such as substitutes for oil and natural gas, greatly increasing the recycling value of plastics. For example, a recycling enterprise in Tokyo uses this technology to process several tons of plastic waste every day, and the recycled raw materials can be supplied to surrounding chemical enterprises, achieving efficient recycling of resources.

In addition, Japan has also innovated in plastic recycling equipment. The developed intelligent plastic recycling equipment can automatically identify different types of plastics and classify them for recycling. This equipment is easy to operate. The public only needs to put mixed plastics into the equipment, and the equipment can quickly complete the classification. In some communities in Osaka, the use of intelligent recycling equipment has greatly improved the plastic recycling efficiency, and the recycling volume has increased by 40%.

The relevant official of the Japanese Ministry of the Environment said that technological innovation is the key to solving the plastic pollution problem. In the future, Japan will continue to increase investment in the research and development of plastic recycling technologies, promote the plastic recycling industry to develop to a higher level, and provide more technical support for global plastic pollution governance.