BASF, Sinar Mas Group, Dubaicheng, and Lile’s entire industry chain companies jointly promote the global development of “plastic-free paper cup” technology

On October 27, the global conference on plastic-free paper cup industry chain application technology was successfully held at BASF Shanghai Innovation Park. Four companies, BASF, APP Sinar Light Group, Dubaicheng and Hunan Lile, represented the industry chain. The upstream, midstream and downstream companies announced that they will jointly promote the global development of plastic-free paper cup technology and reach a strategic partnership. This cooperation symbolizes the results of cross-industry joint innovation and also injects core technical support into the upgrading of the plastic-free paper industry to promote the innovation of recyclable products and help the development of low-carbon and circular economies.

Picture: Signatories in the front row from left to right: BASF Global Senior Vice President Pang Hanming, Asia Pulp and Paper General Manager Liu Wei, Dubaicheng Chairman Lin Fanqiu, Hunan Lile General Manager Zhang Taojie, second row witnesses: BASF Greater China Dr. Lou Jianfeng, District Chairman and President, and Mr. Wang Lexiang, CEO of the Large Paper Division of APP Sinar Light Group.

Plastic-free paper cups are made from a combination of paper and barrier coating technology developed by REP (Recyclable Energy Product) Recyclable Energy Products. Its features include recyclable, degradable, compostable, microwaveable, and are suitable for hot drinks, cold drinks and other food containers. This technology, jointly developed by APP Jinguang Paper, Dubaicheng and BASF, aims to replace traditional PE coated paper cups and plastic cups with REP barrier coating, dedicated to solving the problem of plastic pollution and providing opportunities for the sustainable development of the paper industry. A new solution to promote innovative development of circular economy industries.

Dr. Lou Jianfeng, Chairman and President of BASF Greater China, said: “On the road to achieving sustainable development, we not only need innovative thinking and technology, but also cross-industry cooperation. This joint action is an excellent case – We have gathered the wisdom and strength of all parties to inject new impetus into the sustainable development of the industry with plastic-free paper cup technology.”

Mr. Wang Lexiang, CEO of the Large Paper Division of APP Sinar Mas Group, said: “As the world’s leading paper company, Sinar Mas Group has always pursued green and high-quality products. The vision of the cooperation between the four parties is to protect the environment through technological innovation. The development of plastic-free paper cup technology , will give new vitality to the entire paper industry, not only promote the sustainable development of the industry, but also bring greater value to society.”

Mr. Lin Fanqiu, Chairman of Dubaicheng Group, Mr. Pang Hanming, Global Senior Vice President of BASF, and Mr. Zhang Taojie, General Manager of Hunan Lile, also shared their respective views, demonstrating the company’s expertise and achievements in the industry chain, “and looking forward to ‘Paper + REP’ market prospects.” This technology is expected to replace the market of 3 million tons of PE coated paper and 4 million tons of plastic cups, laying a solid foundation for industrial upgrading and development. Representatives from the four parties finally jointly signed a strategic cooperation memorandum, drawing a blueprint for cooperation for future global market development.