A Comprehensive Analysis of the Chinese Biobased Materials Industry

Under the guidance of the "dual carbon" goal and the global green transformation trend, bio-based materials, as the core alternative to fossil-based materials, are leveraging their unique advantages of being renewable, low-emission, and degradable, becoming an important growth pole of China's strategic emerging industries.

The implementation of plastic restriction policies in many regions: An interpretation of the long-term logic of the biodegradable materials industry.

Strong policy implementation: From "limitation" to "prohibition", the country enters a period of strict enforcement.

This "plastic" is actually made from corn? In-depth analysis of PLA: The green revolution from the laboratory to the shelves

With the global spread of the plastic ban, the straws in your cup of tea and the packaging bags in the supermarket might be undergoing subtle changes. They look and feel like plastic, but their essence is quite different.

“Dual Carbon Empowerment • New Quality Leadership: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Bio-Manufacturing Industry and Its Future Development Trends!”

Driven by both the “dual-carbon” goals (carbon peak and carbon neutrality) and the technological revolution, biomanufacturing is transitioning from laboratories to the core of industrial development. It has become a key future industry prioritized in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) and serves as a pivotal engine for reshaping the global manufacturing landscape and cultivating new quality productive forces. Leveraging renewable biomass as feedstock and harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as synthetic biology and gene editing, biomanufacturing replaces conventional chemical production with “cell factories.” This approach offers three major advantages: environmental sustainability and low carbon emissions, renewable raw materials, and high value-added outputs—spanning trillion-yuan-scale sectors including advanced materials, clean energy, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.

Energy conservation and carbon reduction! Important documents issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council

On April 22nd, the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council released the "Opinions on Conducting Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Work at a Higher Level and of Higher Quality". The full text is as follows:

“Biomanufacturing” Called Out! Four Government Departments Jointly Issue Policy, Ushering in the Era of “Dedicated Insurance” for Synthetic Biomanufacturing

On March 2, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the China National Intellectual Property Administration jointly issued the “Several Opinions on Accelerating High-Quality Development of Science and Technology Insurance to Strongly Support High-Level Self-Reliance and Strength in Science and Technology.” This document aims to improve the risk diversification mechanism for major technological breakthroughs and establish a policy framework for science and technology insurance.

From Corn Starch to "Life Supports": How Poly-Lactic Acid (PLA) Sparked the Medical 3D Printing Revolution?

Polylactic acid is currently the most commonly used material for desktop FDM 3D printing and has been applied in many scenarios. For instance, in the cultural and creative industry, designers use polylactic acid for 3D printing to create personalized figurines and special commemorative items for scenic spots. It is cost-effective, has a short production cycle, and is environmentally friendly, thus being very popular among young people.

The takeout boxes are quietly changing! This new material is replacing plastic and is expected to generate a market worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

Have you ever wondered where all the takeout boxes and delivery bags you throw away every day end up?

National Bureau of Statistics: In the first quarter, the industry of bio-based materials manufacturing saw a year-on-year growth of 26.3%.

On April 16th, the Information Office of the State Council held a press conference to introduce the economic operation situation of the first quarter of 2026 and answer questions from journalists.

Why is plastic so difficult to degrade? What harm does it cause to the environment?

Plastic is a ubiquitous and commonly used material in our lives. It is lightweight, waterproof, durable and cost-effective. From shopping bags, lunch boxes, beverage bottles, to the exteriors of household appliances, courier packaging, and children's toys, it permeates every aspect of our daily life, greatly facilitating modern living. However, at the same time, plastic has brought about an irreversible environmental problem - it is extremely difficult to be naturally decomposed.

Science Popularization | How Much Knowledge Lies Hidden in Biodegradable Plastics?

The straws in milk tea cups, the takeout boxes, and the shopping bags in supermarkets - nowadays, you can always see the words "degradable" on them. They carry the label of environmental protection and quietly integrate into our daily lives.

Promoting plastic-free science, being vigilant against false degradability, and implementing the PLA environmental initiative

The beautiful natural ecosystem is continuously deteriorating. The soil, water sources and air are constantly being eroded, biodiversity is under threat, and our health and quality of life are also facing severe challenges. Protecting the environment and curbing pollution have reached an urgent point that cannot be delayed.

Biological manufacturing, China's next growth engine

Biological manufacturing is emerging as a new engine for global economic growth and is highly valued by the major economies around the world.

The rise of polylactic acid (PLA)! Biodegradable materials reshape the packaging industry landscape.

The environmental protection trend has swept across the globe, and the green innovation of packaging materials has become the core issue for the sustainable development of various industries.

Biodegradable plastics: Can they really put an end to white pollution?

From the comprehensive upgrade of the plastic restriction order, to the complete ban on the use of disposable non-biodegradable plastics in commercial stores, catering industries, and food delivery services, biodegradable plastics are rapidly entering our daily lives and have become the core solution to replace traditional petroleum-based plastics.

State Grid has developed a new type of polylactic acid (PLA) electric energy metering box, which has begun to be piloted for application.

On April 3rd, the new type of polylactic acid electric energy metering box developed by the State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company was put into trial application in Hangzhou, Huzhou, Wenzhou, Taizhou and Zhoushan.

Bio-based polymer materials: Definition, classification, technical routes, application status, cost challenges and market breakthroughs

Biobased materials refer to high-molecular materials that are obtained by using renewable biomass resources as raw materials. Through biological transformation or chemical transformation, they are converted into polymer monomers, and then synthesized through addition polymerization or condensation polymerization reactions.

The three departments have released an action plan to accelerate the formulation of standards for green products such as bio-based and degradable fiber materials.

On March 31st, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued the "Action Plan for Promoting Optimization and Upgrading of the Textile Industry under the Guidance of Standards (2026-2028)". The plan proposes that by 2028, more than 300 standards related to diversification adaptation, digital transformation, green and low-carbon, health and safety, etc. will be formulated and revised, and the supply capacity of textile standards will be comprehensively enhanced.

Renewable + Low Carbon Emission + Biodegradable - The "Triple Environmental Protection" of Bio-based Materials

This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the definition, types, applications, market trends, and challenges of bio-based materials, and also look forward to the future development direction.

Panoramic Analysis of Biomanufacturing

Biomanufacturing is not a completely new concept. Instead, it uses microorganisms, animal and plant cells, enzymes, etc. as the core "production units", integrating modern biological technologies such as synthetic biology and genetic engineering.