July 15, 2025 –
China Achieves World-Leading Breakthrough in Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Technology
AsiaMB reports a revolutionary advancement in plastic recycling as Guangdong Dongyue Chemical, a subsidiary of Huicheng Environmental Protection, successfully commissions the world’s first 200,000-ton-per-year mixed plastic pyrolysis facility. This milestone establishes China as a global leader in advanced plastic waste treatment solutions.
The facility employs proprietary Catalytic Pyrolysis Deep Chemical Conversion (CPDCC) technology that eliminates the need for complex pre-sorting of mixed plastic waste. This single-step process converts low-value plastic waste into high-grade chemical feedstocks with an industry-leading 92% yield efficiency.
Key environmental and economic benefits include:
• Potential to substitute 100 million tons of crude oil annually at full-scale deployment
• Projected CO₂ emission reductions of 250 million tons per year
• Production of plastic-derived pyrolysis gas (PCG), liquid products (LPCG), and light oil (PCLO)
“This breakthrough addresses two critical industry challenges simultaneously,” said Dr. Li Wen, AsiaMB’s senior materials analyst. “It overcomes the purity requirements of mechanical recycling while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to conventional chemical recycling methods.”
The commercial-scale facility represents a major step toward China’s dual carbon goals and offers a replicable model for global plastic pollution management. Industry experts highlight the technology’s potential to create a circular economy for plastics by transforming waste into valuable chemical building blocks for premium materials.
Market observers note the project’s success could accelerate similar investments across Asia, with several countries already expressing interest in the technology. The achievement comes as global plastic waste reaches critical levels, with annual production exceeding 500 million tons worldwide.
“Beyond environmental benefits, this creates new economic opportunities in the recycling sector,” added Dr. Li. “We’re witnessing the birth of an entirely new value chain for post-consumer plastics.”