Increasing Demand for Plastic Recycling Machines
The global plastic recycling machine market is experiencing strong growth due to rising environmental awareness, supportive government policies, and technological innovations, AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd. stated. According to the report, this market is projected to reach a valuation of 5,342.2 million US-Dollar by 2032 (from 3,127.3 million US-Dollar in 2023).
As underlined by the company, the economic potential for the plastic recycling machine market is immense, given the current inefficiencies and growing need for sustainable practices. The US, recycling only around five percent of its plastic waste, would export 74,000 containers of plastic waste annually. “Recyclers estimate they could double current recycling rates with better infrastructure. This underscores the demand for advanced recycling technologies, despite current challenges with cost and effectiveness. Companies like Exxon are investing in ‘advanced recycling’ plants, though more innovation is needed to make these technologies viable and less harmful. The concept of the circular economy is gaining traction, with an emphasis on reusing materials and implementing sustainable packaging solutions.”
Furthermore, the market growth is driven by increased consumer awareness and legislative actions. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs and minimum recycled content standards are pushing producers to be more accountable. “Public opinion strongly favors stopping the sale of single-use plastics, with 84 percent of people concerned about microplastics and their health impacts. The US’s ‘National Recycling Goal’ aims to recycle 50 percent of waste by 2030, further necessitating advanced recycling machinery. With green financing and investment supporting infrastructure, the revenue potential for plastic recycling machines is substantial. Replacing virgin plastic with recycled content can save up to 70 percent of production energy, presenting a compelling case for investment in this sector.”
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(Published in GLOBAL RECYCLING Magazine 3/2024, Page 8)