In a significant move toward establishing a unified resource recovery and reuse system, China has launched two national-level recycling platforms in Tianjin. Developed by China Resources Recycling Group Co (CRRG), the National Recycled Steel Trading Service Platform and the China Equipment Asset Recycling Platform aim to address industry challenges such as regional fragmentation and lack of transparency. Leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, these digital platforms integrate information, logistics, and capital to transform waste into valuable resources. CRRG’s deputy Party secretary and general manager, Zhu Jianchun, emphasized that these platforms will shift the recycling industry from isolated regional operations to a coordinated national effort, enhancing data transparency, industry oversight, and market activity. The recycled steel trading platform, now open to individual sellers, simplifies scrap metal recycling and boosts the supply of green raw materials. Additionally, CRRG has launched a nationwide green supply chain for secure mobile phone recycling in 32 major cities, ensuring personal data is securely erased to encourage public participation. The company also achieves high recovery rates for critical battery materials, with nickel, cobalt, and manganese recovery rates reaching 99.6% and lithium recovery at 91%. CRRG’s innovative projects, including the world’s first production line for repurposing retired solar panels, set new standards for solid waste reuse. The company is also developing refined recycling systems for end-of-life vehicles, ensuring nearly every component is reused or recycled. CRRG’s initiatives align with China’s 14th and upcoming 15th Five-Year Plans, positioning the company as a key driver of the circular economy.