The policies of China's polylactic acid degradable plastic industry over the past six years

In recent years, under the continuous improvement of the "plastic ban and restriction" policy system and the in-depth implementation of the "carbon neutrality" strategy, China has established a systematic and multi-level policy support system.

The National Two Sessions have set the strategic direction. The National Development and Reform Commission has released six future industry layouts, and has listed biomanufacturing as a key area for cultivation!

(Biotechnology Manufacturing Industry Network) At the economic theme press conference held on March 6th during the 14th National People's Congress Fourth Session, Director Zheng Gese of the National Development and Reform Commission stated that the country will focus on building six major emerging pillar industries and six major future industries.

The Two Sessions have begun! Chairman Mo Dingge of China Chemical Engineering proposed: Accelerate the high-quality development of the biodegradable plastic industry.

At 3 p.m. on March 4th, the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference opened at the Great Hall of the People. The conference will conclude on March 11th, with a duration of 7 days. The 14th National People's Congress Fourth Session will open on March 5th and conclude on the afternoon of March 12th, lasting for 8 days.

Yale University research: By 2050, biodegradable plastics are expected to reduce ecological toxicity by 34%.

A study by Yale School of the Environment shows that if cities and enterprises invest in building appropriate waste treatment systems, switching to biodegradable plastics could reduce toxic pollution by more than one-third by the middle of this century and significantly lower the global waste volume; however, without proper composting facilities, biodegradable plastics might double greenhouse gas emissions.

The Central Political Bureau: Accelerate the promotion of a comprehensive green transformation!

The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a meeting on February 27 to discuss the draft of the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China and the draft of the Government Work Report, which the State Council intends to submit to the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress for review and deliberation.

Total has launched unlabeled polylactic acid (PLA) mineral water bottles!

Recently, the unlabeled polylactic acid (PLA) bottles jointly developed by TotalEnergies Corbion and Sansu (i’m eco) are set to enter the Korean market. These products are made from the Luminy® polylactic acid raw material under this French group. The bottle body has no traditional labels, and the brand logos and text are presented in relief form.

Germany develops high-performance compounds based on polylactic acid for the electrical industry

Plastics are crucial materials in the electrical industry, which need to fulfill functions such as insulation and protection. Therefore, they must possess characteristics such as high heat resistance, flame retardancy, and excellent mechanical properties.

Fu Xiangsheng, the vice president of Sinopec, discusses "Circular Economy and Bio-based Chemicals"

On October 28, 2025, the "2025 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Circular Economy Development Conference and the Third Shanghai Chemical Industrial Zone Green and Low-Carbon Development Conference" was held in Shanghai. Vice President Fu Xiangsheng of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation was invited to attend and deliver a keynote speech.

Environmental Warning - How Dangerous Is White Pollution

The problem of white pollution on Earth is extremely serious, and it is mainly manifested in the following aspects:

The sky is falling! For 8,800 yuan per unit, the "anti-aging injection" actually contains "microplastics"? ！

The sky is falling! For 8,800 yuan per unit, the "anti-aging injection" actually contains "microplastics"? ！ If it can't be eliminated through metabolism, won't it remain on the face for the rest of one's life?

New! The national standard for biodegradable plastic shopping bags (GB/T 38082-2025) has been officially released and will come into effect on January 1, 2027.

Recently, the new national standard for biodegradable plastic shopping bags (GB/T 38082-2025) was officially released and will come into effect on January 1, 2027. This adjustment has promoted a comprehensive quality upgrade of biodegradable plastic bags from "ambiguous labeling and questionable usage" to "clear standards and reliable usability".

From the Central Document No. 1 (2020-2026), observe the policy changes regarding the pollution control of agricultural films and the utilization of straw

The 2026 Central No.1 Document was released on February 3rd. This article reviews and analyzes the relevant statements about agricultural film pollution control and straw utilization in the seven Central No.1 Documents from 2020 to 2026. Through the analysis of the core content and changes in each year, it interprets the management planning layout and governance logic evolution of the country in this field.

Yale University's New Study: Biodegradable Plastics Can Reduce Toxicity by More Than One Third, Significantly Reducing Global Waste Volume

A recent global-scale study released by the Yale School of the Environment shows that if a complete treatment system is in place, the widespread use of biodegradable plastics is expected to reduce global plastic-related toxic pollution by more than one-third by the middle of this century and significantly decrease the accumulation of plastic waste.

National Bureau of Statistics: By 2025, the profit of the bio-based fiber manufacturing industry will increase by 88.6%.

On January 27th, Yu Weining, the chief statistician of the Industrial Department of the National Bureau of Statistics, explained the data on industrial enterprise profits for 2025.

3D printing of polylactic acid (PLA), with high heat resistance, industrial-grade strength, and no post-processing required

For a long time, finding a 3D printing material that can balance sustainability, industrial strength and thermal stability has always been a challenge in the industry. Many engineering-grade filaments have excellent heat resistance but rely on fossil-based polymers; while biobased materials often perform poorly in harsh environments.

Environmental pressure is high? PLA (polylactic acid) powder solves 20 pollution and safety problems

PLA poly(lactic acid) powder (poly(lactic acid) powder) is a biodegradable material made from renewable plant starch. It possesses environmental friendliness, safety, and certain mechanical properties, and has become a core material for addressing issues such as "white pollution" and "non-compliance with environmental standards".

Biodegradable plastic shopping bags: The new national standard has four major changes, and the degradation rate has increased from 60% to 90%!

The new national standard "Biodegradable Plastic Shopping Bags" (GB/T 38082-2025) will be officially implemented on January 1, 2027. The core upgrades include standardized labeling, an increase in the degradation rate to 90%, clear definition of the degradation period, and enhanced durability, aiming to solve the problem of consumer identification and improve environmental protection efficiency.

The current technological development status of polylactic acid (PLA) fibers

Polylactic acid (PLA) fibers are made from biomass resources such as corn, sugar cane, and wheat. These resources are converted into sugar and then fermented by microorganisms to obtain lactic acid monomers. These monomers are subsequently polymerized to form PLA polymers, which are then further processed into fiber products.

Polylactic acid (PLA): The Environmental Star in Degradable Plastics

Entering the supermarket and opening the food delivery app, the word "biodegradable" can be seen everywhere - the green labels on shopping bags, the environmental commitments on food containers, and the safety endorsements for baby products, all are announcing the arrival of the era of degradable plastics.

The team led by Professor Wu Hao and Zhang Jianming from Qingke University has made new progress in the study of the crystallization competition mechanism and morphology control of polylactic acid porous materials.

Polylactic acid (PLA) exhibits excellent biocompatibility and degradability, and thus has great potential in biomedical applications such as tissue engineering and drug delivery.