High-quality recycling enables plastic recycling. Which companies have become industry benchmarks?
Recycling plastics is an effective way to resolve the plastic environmental pollution crisis. High-quality recycling can retain the properties of plastics to the greatest extent possible. Through advanced technology, innovative processes and scientific management, waste plastics can be converted into recycled materials with high added value and in line with strict quality standards, thus achieving a gorgeous transformation of plastics from "waste" to "rebirth".
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The Golden Apple Award: Recognition of excellence for high-quality regeneration
The "Golden Apple Award" for high-quality recycling is a high recognition for companies and projects that have made outstanding achievements in the field of high-quality recycling. It will encourage more companies and scientific research institutions to invest in the exploration and practice of high-quality recycling, and promote the continuous development of the entire plastic recycling industry in the field of high-quality recycling.
The registration for the 2024-2025 High-Quality Recycling "Golden Apple Award" has started. In addition to equipment innovation, these companies have made unique achievements in model innovation, process technology innovation, and management innovation in the recycling process. As long as they have outstanding performance in high-quality recycling, they will have the opportunity to participate in the competition for this award.
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By participating in the selection, companies can showcase their technological advantages, innovative achievements, environmental benefits, etc. in high-quality recycling to numerous stakeholders inside and outside the industry, including potential customers, investors, partners, etc.
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Review of previous high-quality recycling "Golden Apple Awards"
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Anhui Shengchenyuan Materials Technology Industry Development Co., Ltd.
Reinforced high-density polyethylene (HDPE-IW) hexagonal structural wall pipe: high rigidity, flexibility, easy installation, service life of over 70 years, never leaks, widely used in municipal, highway and other fields.
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Ningbo Jianfeng New Materials Co., Ltd.
Green and recyclable PA6 enhanced modification application: Recycled marine fishing net yarn is processed into PA6 particles and then modified through mixing and innovation to achieve stable performance; meet the personalized needs of customers and consumers; break through conventional application areas and achieve innovation in application areas.
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Ningbo Sunrise Hongyu Technology Co., Ltd.
High-quality PC recycling, PET recycling, ABS recycling, PE recycling: product varieties cover recycled materials such as PC, PET, ABS, PE, and three major modification technologies: enhancement, toughening, and flame retardant. They are widely used in many national pillar industries and emerging industries such as home appliances, automobiles, communications, electronic appliances, rail transit, home building materials, etc.
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Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
The world’s first application of high-quality recycled polyethylene in food bread bags - SABIC TRUCIRCLETM chemical recycling solution: Using SABIC’s advanced chemical recycling technology, it has pioneered the use of post-consumer recycled materials in food packaging and achieved a breakthrough in 100% recyclability of recycled materials after use.
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Anhui Yingbiao New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
High-pressure resistant polyethylene drainage pipe: The inner pipe is made of antibacterial polyethylene material, and the outer pipe is made of anti-aging polyethylene material. It can form a double-layer pipe in one time, with high processing efficiency and full use of the temperature when the inner pipe is formed. No additional heating is required, which reduces energy loss.
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Shanghai Zili Plastic Technology Co., Ltd.
Recycled PET plastic steel belt : Based on high-quality recycled materials, it has undergone a modified process and has the characteristics of high strength (up to S-level 500Mpa), high overlap rate, impact resistance, low elongation, good flexibility, rich colors, etc. It can effectively protect the safe transportation of packaging products, and is green, low-carbon, energy-saving and cost-reducing, and is suitable for a variety of harsh environments.
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Ningbo Jianfeng New Materials Co., Ltd.
High-quality 100% PCR zero-carbon recycled ABS material: Using precise identification technology, optimally designed chain extenders and other regeneration technologies to repair the poor mechanical properties and aging of recycled materials to achieve high-quality 100% PCR.
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Zhejiang Jiaren New Materials Co., Ltd.
Polyester chemical recycling system: Utilize waste textiles and garment factory scraps through chemical decomposition, distillation, filtration, purification and polymerization to produce high-quality recycled polyester products, thus achieving a closed permanent cycle, reducing dependence on petroleum resources and reducing waste.
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Hunan Hongye New Materials Co., Ltd.
PC extra transparent "Product Model: HNPC20WW": A PCR product recycled from completely waste car lights. The product is a medium-molecular PC with excellent physical and mechanical properties, good fluidity, heat resistance and transparency. The color is white, with high L value, low B value and few black spots. It can replace part of new materials.
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Guangdong Linuo New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
High-quality application of PP products derived from food containers: The company strictly follows the specifications of the waste plastic circular economy recycling system, and finely processes, modifies and granulates the recycled PP food containers. After third-party testing, they meet food-grade standards and have obtained the FDA-approved NOL no-objection letter, which can be used in high-end food-grade products such as cosmetic packaging materials and toys.
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Ningbo Sunrise Hongyu Technology Co., Ltd.
Green, environmentally friendly, traceable and recycled polycarbonate: a PCR product made by recycling waste panels and car lights through processes such as cleaning and granulation. The product is a medium-molecular PC plastic particle with excellent physical and mechanical properties, good fluidity, heat resistance, and transparency, medium viscosity, high impact strength, good toughness, and complies with RoHS and REACH standards.
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Jiangxi Jiachen Industrial Co., Ltd.
PC bucket crushed materials: a complete recycling operation system, high-quality cleaning and modification of PC bucket raw materials, products meet food contact safety standards, can be used in electronics, automobiles, construction and other fields, reduce waste accumulation, and promote environmental protection
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Shandong Juxian Qianjin Plastic Co., Ltd.
Polyethylene recycled plastic granules: With many years of experience in plastic production, we specialize in the production of various polyethylene recycled materials. Used in: film blowing, injection molding, pipe drawing, geotechnical, foaming, modification, waterproofing membrane, extrusion, rattan furniture and many other industries.
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Shiming Recycling New Materials (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.
PCR high-quality aesthetic plastic: Through the effects of sprinkled dots and textures, it can cover the black spots and impurities of PCR materials, achieve spray-free, and reduce VOC emissions. Its sprinkled dot coloring technology can design different spot appearances, improve design freedom, and is suitable for materials such as r-PP and r-PE, and is used in scenarios such as cosmetic packaging and smart consumer electronics.
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ChinaReplas2025
Plastic Recycling "Golden Apple Award" Registration
As the only domestic award in the plastic recycling industry, the ChinaReplas Plastic Recycling and Regeneration Golden Apple Award has been successfully held for 6 sessions, and registration for the 7th session has started.
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"Golden Apple Award" entry project:
Heroine "Golden Apple Award"
Selection: The award selects influential figures of the year and outstanding women in the field of plastic recycling.
Eligibility criteria: Outstanding contributions or significant performance in the recycling industry; personal achievements have demonstrated the development trend of the industry, led the trend of industry development, become a model for industrial development, and become a model for other companies to learn from; attracted the attention and recognition of the whole society, triggered common thinking in the society, and made outstanding contributions to the human living environment with personal strength.
"Golden Apple Award" for Process Equipment Master
Selection objects: Outstanding figures with significant innovations and technological upgrades in the field of process equipment.
Eligibility criteria : Equipment, technology and techniques that significantly improve recycling efficiency, improve the quality of recycled materials and reduce recycling costs in the entire process design of recycling, including volume reduction, packaging, unpacking, sorting, crushing, cleaning, melt filtration, granulation, homogenization, pelletizing, viscosity increase and other processes.
Golden Apple Award for Innovative Recycling and Regeneration Equipment
Selection objects: New equipment, new technologies and new processes for plastic recycling and regeneration. Eligibility criteria : Equipment, technologies and processes that significantly improve recycling efficiency, enhance the quality of recycled materials and reduce recycling costs in the entire recycling process, including volume reduction, packaging, unpacking, sorting, crushing, cleaning, melt filtration, granulation, homogenization, pelletizing and viscosity increase; application of new plastic recycling technologies.
"Golden Apple Award" for innovative recycling model
Selection criteria: Innovative recycling solutions
Eligibility criteria: Innovative recycling methods; innovative recycling systems for difficult-to-recycle materials in society; recycling solutions for low-value recyclables; outstanding contributions to investment, management, resource integration, and comprehensive business models to address plastic pollution.
High-quality recycling "Golden Apple Award"
Selection object: Plastic recycling enterprises
Eligibility criteria: Model innovation, process technology innovation, and management innovation in addition to equipment innovation in the recycling process
Marine Plastics "Golden Apple Award"
Selection object: Marine plastic enterprises
Eligibility criteria: Marine plastic recycling, regeneration, application case products