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Japan Releases "Action Plan for the Development of a Recycled Plastics Market for Automobiles"
Publish date: 2025-05-15
Japan published the "Action Plan for the Development of a Recycled Plastics Market for Automobiles" compiled by the industry-government-academia consortium. This plan aims to increase the supply of recycled plastics used in automobile manufacturing in Japan.
The plan establishes a framework for gradually expanding the supply of high-quality recycled plastics and bioplastics for automotive use, setting the following target supply volumes:
2031–2035: At least 15% of the required plastic volume in new vehicles manufactured in Japan
2036–2040: At least 20% of the required plastic volume in new vehicles manufactured in Japan
2041 onward: At least 20% of the required plastic volume in all vehicles manufactured in Japan
The action plan outlines the current state of recycled plastics for automotive use in Europe and Japan and presents seven key challenges along with proposed solutions for developing this market.
Resin recyclers are required to certify the quality of recycled plastics, but meeting the property standards demanded by users requires significant investment in testing equipment.
The plan establishes a framework for gradually expanding the supply of high-quality recycled plastics and bioplastics for automotive use, setting the following target supply volumes:
2031–2035: At least 15% of the required plastic volume in new vehicles manufactured in Japan
2036–2040: At least 20% of the required plastic volume in new vehicles manufactured in Japan
2041 onward: At least 20% of the required plastic volume in all vehicles manufactured in Japan
The action plan outlines the current state of recycled plastics for automotive use in Europe and Japan and presents seven key challenges along with proposed solutions for developing this market.
Resin recyclers are required to certify the quality of recycled plastics, but meeting the property standards demanded by users requires significant investment in testing equipment.
Source: EnvilianceAsia
