The State Council order has been issued! If not green, you're out! The countdown to the implementation of the green packaging policy for express delivery

On April 13th, Premier Li Qiang of The State Council signed State Council Decree No. 806, promulgating the "Decision of The State Council on Amending the Interim Regulations on Express Delivery", clearly stating that it will come into effect on June 1st, 2025. The new regulations mainly encourage express delivery enterprises to use degradable and environmentally friendly packaging materials, further strengthen the legal obligations of express delivery enterprises in the use of green packaging materials and other aspects, and clarify the penalty provisions.

How does the currently most popular biodegradable plastic PLA degrade?

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a new type of bio-based and renewable biodegradable material, made from starch raw materials extracted from renewable plant resources such as corn and cassava. Starch raw materials are saccharified to obtain glucose, which is then fermented with glucose and certain strains to produce high-purity lactic acid. Finally, polylactic acid of a certain molecular weight is synthesized through chemical synthesis methods. It has excellent biodegradability. After use, it can be completely degraded by microorganisms in nature under specific conditions, eventually generating carbon dioxide and water without polluting the environment. This is very beneficial for environmental protection and is recognized as an environmentally friendly material.

The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus has developed the first batch of PLA coated paper cups

Recently, the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus has successfully developed the first batch of environmentally friendly disposable cup test products, which are completely harmless to the environment. Alexander Rogachev, the director of the New Materials Research Institute, introduced this innovative achievement to the media.

The output of recycled plastics in Europe reached 11.7 million tons, accounting for 19.7% of the total output

The "Plastics Circular Economy - European Analysis 2024" report by the European Plastics Association comprehensively presents the progress and challenges of the European plastics industry in its transformation towards a circular economy.

The National Health Commission has announced three new varieties of food-related products

On May 7, 2025, the Department of Food Safety Standards and Monitoring and Evaluation issued the "Announcement on 11 'Three New Foods' Including Sakura Polyphenols" (No. 3 of 2025), introducing three new food-related product varieties including docodiamide.

Building a green, low-carbon and circular economic system "helps" realize the value of ecological products

We should establish a green, low-carbon and circular economic system, transform ecological advantages into development advantages, and bring huge benefits to the green mountains and clear waters. This passage clearly states at the very beginning that "promoting the green and low-carbon development of the economy and society is a key link in achieving high-quality development."

The national standard for "Biological Manufacturing of Lactide" is about to be implemented!

The national standard "Biomanufacturing of Lactide" (GB/T 44826-2024) will be officially implemented as of May 1, 2025. The release and implementation of this standard will provide important technical support and regulatory guidance for the bio-manufacturing of lactide industry, and has profound significance for promoting the high-quality development of bio-based degradable materials such as polylactic acid.

Meixue Ice City: The usage of sustainable packaging materials will reach 128,800 tons in 2024

On April 23rd, Meixue Ice City Co., Ltd. released the "2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"). This is the first ESG report released by Meixue Ice City after its listing.

The modification of fully biodegradable materials and the application technology of plastic film lead the sustainable development of agriculture

At present, the Qinwangchuan region has entered a crucial period for spring ploughing. Walking in the fields, the reporter saw one film-laying machine after another roaring along the flat fields. Rows of fields were covered with fully biodegradable plastic film, as if they were wearing environmentally friendly "new clothes".

Teijin of Japan has developed a highly transparent, marine-degradable thick-mouthed straw, which has been adopted by Asahi Beverages

On April 17th, Teijin Furuite Co., Ltd. announced the development of a straw made from cellulose acetate. This straw is Marine biodegradable, highly transparent, aesthetically pleasing, and can achieve a larger diameter design compared to traditional cellulose acetate straws. This product has recently been adopted by Asahi Beverage Co., Ltd. for takeout beverage straws.

Eu packaging new regulations: 2030 is the end of life and death, and recyclable and renewable designs are the only way out

On December 16, 2024, the Council of the European Union officially adopted the far-reaching "Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation" (PPWR for short), which was published and came into effect in the Official Journal of the European Union on January 22, 2025. The implementation of this regulation marks an important step for the European Union in the fields of sustainable development and circular economy, aiming to fundamentally change the development model of the packaging industry and promote the transformation of packaging products towards recyclable and renewable directions.

Accelerate the green transformation of express packaging! The State Council revised the regulations on express delivery

Recently, Premier Li Qiang of The State Council signed a State Council order to promulgate the "Decision of The State Council on Amending the Interim Regulations on Express Delivery" (hereinafter referred to as the "Decision"). The Decision shall come into effect as of June 1, 2025.

Why is polylactic acid fiber difficult to burn, hard to ignite and does not produce black smoke?

Fire, this ruthless killer, constantly threatens people's lives and property safety.

Innovative applications of sustainable materials in the medical field

With the increasing global attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, the application of sustainable materials in the medical field has gradually become a research and practice hotspot. These materials not only can reduce the impact on the environment, but also play an important role in medical technology, promoting the green transformation of the medical industry.

Trillion blue ocean! People's Daily again mentioned biofabrication

On April 15, the economic edition of the People's Daily used nearly two-thirds of the space to introduce the new progress and industrial reviews of the bio-manufacturing industry.

Nearly 900 boxes of contraband plastic products were seized in Haikou

April 10 news, a few days ago, Haikou City Ecological Environment Bureau, Haikou City comprehensive Administrative law enforcement Bureau, Haikou City transportation and port and navigation Administration and other units formed a joint law enforcement inspection team, the logistics warehouse to carry out joint law enforcement action to ban plastic, in the inspection found nearly 900 boxes of illegal disposable plastic products.

Xi 'an Jiaotong University team: Pilot scale chemical recycling PLA waste to produce high-value chemicals and hydrogen energy

In this study, a CdZnS nanotwin catalyst with atomically dispersed Ru single atoms and clusters was developed to achieve efficient photocatalytic conversion of PLA waste under mild conditions, and to simultaneously produce high value-added chemical pyruvate (PA) and clean energy hydrogen (H2).

When biodegradable materials meet Trump tariffs: The game-changer for public companies

On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration announced the imposition of "reciprocal tariffs" on trading partners, including a 34% tariff rate on China. China's response was swift. On April 4, China decided to impose a 34 percent tariff on all imports originating in the United States from April 10 by the Tariff Commission of The State Council.

2,900 stocks fell by the limit! 34% tariff strangulation, plastic listed companies how to break through?

When "Made in China" encounters the most severe tariff blockade in history, is it a gamble of capacity migration or a last-ditch battle of technological breakthrough?

Advantages of polylactic acid fiber materials in well cleaning (field of oil and gas production)

In March 2025, Shenzhen Guanghua Weiye Co., LTD. (brand "eSUN Yisheng") and Southwest Petroleum University officially signed an agreement on "Research on Rheological characteristics and Degradation Mechanism of degradable Hole Cleaning System".