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Increased Adoption of Advanced Recycling and Digital Technologies Will Drive a Circular Economy in Plastic Recycling
28-Jan-2022
Asia Pacific
Market Research
MG73-01-00-00-00
EN01305-AP-MT_26216
South Korea has one of the highest per capita plastic packaging consumption rates globally, as well as one of the highest rates of collection and recycling. The country is strongly pushing the circular economy of plastic recycling through new policies and initiatives and is building on country-wide programs, such as waste disposal fees based on volume, a deposit return system for plastic bottles, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and bans on particular single-use plastic items. Stakeholders across the waste management value chain are deploying smart solutions to boost productivity, efficiency, and cost optimization, and to engage waste generators to support a circular economy approach with social responsibility.
Research Scope
The research scope of this market analysis includes key trends shaping the global waste management market and their impact on the South Korean plastic waste management market, the forecast on the South Korean plastic waste generation forecast up to 2026 with key methods of its management, and an overview of recent legislation driving the transition of the plastic waste management market towards greater sustainability and circularity. It provides an analysis of plastic waste treatment and disposal trends by key region. The report also provides information on the value chain of plastic waste and an overview of key market players in the circular economy of plastic recycling in South Korea. The report also includes key growth opportunities dedicated to South Korea's plastic waste management.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the impact of the top three strategic imperatives on the South Korean plastic waste management market?
- How much plastic waste is generated and collected annually in South Korea, and what are the key technologies and solutions used for its collection and treatment?
- What is the regulatory framework around plastic waste in South Korea?
- What are the incentives and targets for recycling and incinerating plastic waste?
- What are the drivers and restraints impacting the development of South Korea's plastic waste management market?
- Who are the key stakeholders in the South Korean plastic waste value chain?
Author: Paulina Blaszczyk
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on Plastic Waste Management Market
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Key Growth Metrics for Plastic Waste Management Market
Country Overview and Key Metrics—South Korea
Generated vs. Collected Plastic Waste Volume Forecast
Source Segregation of Plastic Waste in South Korea—Typical Steps and Key Agencies/Companies Involved
South Korean Plastic Waste Management by Process
Overview of Waste-related Services
Trends of Plastic Waste Treatment and Disposal by Key Regions
Trends of Plastic Waste Treatment and Disposal by Key Regions (continued)
South Korean Plastic Waste Recycling Methods
Development Trends of Plastic Waste Chamical Recycling Infrastructure in Key Regions
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Existing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and New Regulations
Role of Key Stakeholder in EPR System
Regulatory Framework Around Plastic Waste and Expected Development
Key Drivers to Regulation and Regional Variations
Key Incentives and Targets for Mechanical Recycling and Incineration of Plastic Waste
Key Incentives and Targets for Chemical Recycling of Plastic Waste
Level of Public Awareness
South Korean Plastic Waste Value Chain
Stakeholders and Market Structure
Key Market Players in the Value Chain of Circular Economy of Plastic Recycling in South Korea
Key Market Players in the Value Chain of Circular Economy of Plastic Recycling in South Korea (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1—Creating Value for Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Waste with Chemical Recycling
Growth Opportunity 1—Creating Value for Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Waste with Chemical Recycling (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Digital Transformation of Plastic Waste Management
Growth Opportunity 2—Digital Transformation of Plastic Waste Management (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Shift Towards Sustainable Packaging and Reverse Recycling
Growth Opportunity 3—Shift Towards Sustainable Packaging and Reverse Recycling (continued)
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List of Figures
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Key Growth Metrics, South Korea, 2021
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Generated Plastic Waste Volume Forecast, South Korea, 2021 and 2026
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Per capita Plastic Waste Volume Forecast, South Korea, 2021 and 2026
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Percent Plastic Waste Volume Forecast by Process, South Korea, 2021 and 2026
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Generated vs Collected Plastic Waste Volume Forecast, South Korea, 2018–2026
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Plastic Waste Classification, South Korea, 2021
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Plastic Waste Volume Forecast by Process, South Korea, 2018–2026
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Waste Treatment and Disposal by Key Region, South Korea, 2021
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Plastic Waste Recycling Methods, South Korea, 2021
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Development Trends in Key Regions, South Korea, 2021
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Growth Drivers, South Korea, 2022–2026
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Growth Restraints, South Korea, 2022–2026
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Stakeholders and Market Structure, South Korea, 2021
- Plastic Waste Management Market: Value Chain of Plastic Recycling, South Korea, 2021–2026
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Research Scope
The research scope of this market analysis includes key trends shaping the global waste management market and their impact on the South Korean plastic waste management market, the forecast on the South Korean plastic waste generation forecast up to 2026 with key methods of its management, and an overview of recent legislation driving the transition of the plastic waste management market towards greater sustainability and circularity. It provides an analysis of plastic waste treatment and disposal trends by key region. The report also provides information on the value chain of plastic waste and an overview of key market players in the circular economy of plastic recycling in South Korea. The report also includes key growth opportunities dedicated to South Korea's plastic waste management.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the impact of the top three strategic imperatives on the South Korean plastic waste management market
- How much plastic waste is generated and collected annually in South Korea, and what are the key technologies and solutions used for its collection and treatment
- What is the regulatory framework around plastic waste in South Korea
- What are the incentives and targets for recycling and incinerating plastic waste
- What are the drivers and restraints impacting the development of South Korea's plastic waste management market
- Who are the key stakeholders in the South Korean plastic waste value chain
Author: Paulina Blaszczyk
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| List of Charts and Figures | Plastic Waste Management Market: Key Growth Metrics, South Korea, 2021~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Generated Plastic Waste Volume Forecast, South Korea, 2021 and 2026~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Per capita Plastic Waste Volume Forecast, South Korea, 2021 and 2026~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Percent Plastic Waste Volume Forecast by Process, South Korea, 2021 and 2026~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Generated vs Collected Plastic Waste Volume Forecast, South Korea, 2018–2026~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Plastic Waste Classification, South Korea, 2021~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Plastic Waste Volume Forecast by Process, South Korea, 2018–2026~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Waste Treatment and Disposal by Key Region, South Korea, 2021~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Plastic Waste Recycling Methods, South Korea, 2021~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Development Trends in Key Regions, South Korea, 2021~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Growth Drivers, South Korea, 2022–2026~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Growth Restraints, South Korea, 2022–2026~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Stakeholders and Market Structure, South Korea, 2021~ Plastic Waste Management Market: Value Chain of Plastic Recycling, South Korea, 2021–2026~ |
| Author | Paulina Blaszczyk |
| Industries | Environment |
| WIP Number | MG73-01-00-00-00 |
| Is Prebook | No |
| GPS Codes | 9100-A2,9307-A4,9595,GETE |
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