APEC最新塑料回收技术及其政策应用研讨会

APEC Chemical Dialogue December 2025 APEC Workshop on the Latest PlasticRecycling Technologies and Their APEC Chemical Dialogue December 2025 APEC Project: CD 203 2024A Produced byJaehong noh Kyuhyun Lee ForAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat35 Heng Mui Keng TerraceSingapore 119616 © 2025 APEC Secretariat APEC#225-CT-04.8 Table of Contents I. Introduction .......................................................................... 3 II. Background ......................................................................... 4 III. Workshop proceedings ..................................................... 6 1. Current Status and Global Trends.......................................................................... 62. Technological innovations in plastic recycling....................................................... 8 IV. Conclusion..................................................................... 14 APEC Workshop on the Latest Plastic Recycling Technologiesand Their Policy Applications Seoul, Republic of Korea 4 August 2025 Workshop Summary Report I. Introduction On 4 August 2025,theAPEC International Workshop on the Latest Plastic RecyclingTechnologies and Their Policy Applications was successfully held, bringing togetherpolicymakers, regulators, industry experts, and researchers from across the Asia-Pacific region. The event was organized under the framework of the APEC Chemical It was hosted by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and co-sponsored by Indonesia and Japan. Through expert presentations, case studies, and interactive discussions, participantsgained insights into cutting-edge recycling technologies, best practices in policydesign, and successful regional and international cooperation models. The program emphasized not only the management of plastic waste but alsostrategies for reducing its generation at the source—promoting sustainable growth,climate resilience, and inclusive development in line with the APECPutrajaya The knowledge and connections gained during this one-day event are expected toextend well beyond the workshop itself, supporting long-term cooperation andcapacity building across APEC member economies. II. Background Plastic waste has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challengesfacing APEC economies. Each year, more than 300 million tons of plastic waste aregenerated globally, a significant portion of which persists in the environment andcauses far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, economies, and communities. Many In Southeast Asia, these difficulties are especially acute in economies such asIndonesia; the Philippines; and Viet Nam. For example, the Philippines is estimated to leak approximately 356,371 metrictonnes of plastic waste into the ocean each year, representing a substantial share ofthe regional total. Indonesia and Viet Nam are also among the top contributors of mismanaged plasticwaste—waste that is not properly collected, sorted, or treated—owing largely toinadequate waste management systems and rapid urbanization. (Source: World These conditions are aggravated by the fact that coastal populations in theseeconomies are very concentrated, and many communities are located near For instance, Viet Nam struggles with an import volume of plastic scrap thatoutpaces its ability to recycle, with only about a third of imported plastic waste being To respond to these challenges, plastic recycling has gained prominence as a keysolution. Moving beyond conventional waste management, advanced recyclingtechnologies offer opportunities not only to reduce plastic waste but also to stimulate However, knowledge gaps and uneven capacities across the region remainobstacles to effective policy development and implementation. Against this backdrop, the APEC Chemical Dialogue has initiated this project tostrengthen the ability of policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders tounderstand, adopt, and integrate the latest recycling technologies into their policy environmental disparities, and foster sustainable green growth across membereconomies. In doing so, the initiative directly supports the goals of the Putrajaya Vision 2040 andthe Aotearoa Plan of Action, as well as APEC’s broader commitment to sustainableand inclusive development III.Workshop Proceedings 1. Current Status and Global Trends 1.1 Global Situation Plastic consumption continues to rise at an unprecedented pace. According toOECD projections, by 2060 global plastic usage is expected to triple compared tocurrent levels. Yet, recycling remains severely limited: only about 6% of plastics wererecycled in 2019, and even by 2060 this share is projected to reach just 12%. At This imbalance highlights the urgency of adopting stronger regulations and more 1.2 Policy Developments in Europe Over the past decade, the European Union has progressively strengthened itsregulatory framework to transition toward a circular and plastic-free economy. 1.2