An official in a South African polymer recycling company said Iran has strong technological capabilities in plastic recycling and expressed serious interest in launching joint projects aimed at reducing environmental pollution.
Donald Malcom Stuart made the remark on the sidelines of IranPlast 2025, stating he was pleased to visit the event.
“Three key aspects caught my attention which include advanced technologies, the commitment of Iranian producers to developing practical products, and the ease of applying these technologies in manufacturing,” he said.
“These features are not only practical but also economically beneficial,” Stuart noted.
He also said he had not previously worked directly with Iranian manufacturers, but over the past six months, he has become familiar with the opportunities available in Iran.
“This exhibition marks my first visit to Iran, and I was eager to come. I am happy to be here and have discovered significant industrial potential between Iran and South Africa,” he said.
Outlining his future plans, Stuart stated that one of his clear goals in cooperating with Iranian producers is to use polymers and recycled plastics to create useful and functional products.
“This field is directly linked to reducing environmental pollution. The technologies and ideas I have seen at IranPlast offer strong potential to address urban and national waste challenges.”
“I am very pleased to see these technologies in Iran and they can be used for plastic recycling. This not only helps clean up the environment but also prevents plastic waste.”
Stuart expressed his optimism and enthusiasm about future cooperation with Iranian partners, saying that visiting IranPlast was highly important to him.
“What matters most to me is the practical implementation of projects, not just talking about recycling. Success comes when ideas are turned into real, practical solutions, and that’s exactly what we are aiming for.”
Iran’s 19th International Exhibition of Raw Material, Plastics, Rubber, Machinery and Equipment, known as IranPlast 2025, kicked off on September 8 in Tehran and will run to September 11.
