Core Viewpoint - The foreign-funded food-grade recycled plastic factory in Jiangxi, operated by Eurogreen Asia Group, exemplifies China's transition towards a high-quality circular economy, driven by national strategies focused on "reducing plastic, lowering carbon emissions, and recycling" [1][3]. Company Overview - Eurogreen Asia Group's Jiangxi factory, known as Eurogreen Longyi New Materials (Jiangxi) Co., Ltd., has become one of the few foreign-funded factories in China capable of producing food-grade rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) in the past two years [3][4]. - The factory's transformation is led by Ms. Lu Jiaqing, who has over 15 years of experience in the recycled plastics industry and emphasizes the importance of a transparent, credible, and replicable system for sustainable operations [3][4]. Technological and Operational Upgrades - The factory underwent a comprehensive upgrade, including redesigning production lines to meet food-grade rPET requirements, enhancing control precision in key processes, and establishing a traceable management system in line with international standards [4][5]. - The factory has achieved stable product quality, allowing it to enter the supply chains of international brands, a significant milestone for domestic enterprises [4][5]. Industry Impact and Policy Engagement - Lu Jiaqing aims to extend the factory's successful model to the broader industry, addressing structural challenges such as policy limitations, technical standards, and market recognition in China's food-grade recycled plastics sector [5][6]. - As a leader in the EU Chamber's working group on promoting open food-grade rPET application policies, Lu has been actively involved in policy discussions and industry feedback, advocating for necessary breakthroughs to elevate China's recycling efforts from "mass recovery" to "high-value recycling" [5][6]. Future Outlook - The Jiangxi factory is changing the narrative of China's role in the global recycled plastics market, aligning technical standards with international benchmarks and establishing a reliable supply chain that meets long-term contract demands [6][7]. - The factory's practices indicate a potential shift in China's plastic circular economy from a follower to a leader, as it adapts to increasing sustainable procurement demands from international brands and stricter regulations [6][7].