The Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from February 10th to 11th. The meeting systematically summarized the economic work of 2025, analyzed the current economic situation, and made a comprehensive deployment for the economic work of 2026.
Although the conference did not directly name specific industries, for the rubber and plastics industry, it released multiple policy signals worthy of analysis regarding key directions such as expanding domestic demand, scientific and technological innovation, the unified national market, and the green and low-carbon transition.
Green Transformation: The Rubber & Plastics Industry Enters a "Must-Answer" Period
At this meeting, "Dual Carbon" goals and the comprehensive management of solid waste were given a prominent position, with more systematic and specific statements.
For the rubber and plastics industry, plastic recycling and regeneration are shifting from a single environmental issue to become part of the industrial and governance systems.
From the perspective of industry operations, the focus has clearly shifted:
- Recycled plastics are no longer competing solely on source and price, but are placing greater emphasis on stability, traceability, and application compatibility.
- Equipment and processes for collection, sorting, and recycling modification are becoming the key links determining whether recycled materials can enter the mainstream market.
- End brands and downstream applications are continuously raising their requirements for the technical specifications and verification systems of recycled materials.
It is precisely against this backdrop that green and low-carbon practices, sustainable materials, and recycling technologies are becoming important variables affecting the medium- and long-term competitiveness of the rubber and plastics industry.
