Expert warning: 90% of ‘biodegradable’ mulch actually does not meet international standards! An in-depth investigation into the industry’s chaos
In 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture’s sampling data showed that 87.6% of agricultural films labeled as “biodegradable” on the market failed to pass international standards. This alarming data reveals the serious problem of confusing standards in the biodegradable film industry. I. The great divide between international standards and market realities 1. Core international standard requirements […]
Global Biodegradable Plastics Market Report 2024: Key Analysis for Substitution Rate to Cross 25
2024 will be a key turning point in the development of biodegradable plastics. According to the latest market research data, the global biodegradable plastics market size is expected to reach 15.6 billion U.S. dollars, with a high annual growth rate of 21.3%. With the upgrading of the EU SUP Directive, the implementation of China’s 14th […]
From Petroleum to Plant-Based: Biodegradable Film Technology Breakthroughs and Industry Forecasts for the Next 5 Years
A Green Revolution for the Plastics Industry The world produces about 400 million tons of plastic waste every year, of which packaging materials account for up to 40%. While traditional petroleum-based films take more than 400 years to degrade in the natural environment, breakthroughs in biodegradable film technology are driving a materials revolution from petroleum-based […]
The Degradable Materials Revolution: A Brief History of PLA, PBAT and Corn Starch
In the battle against global plastic pollution, PLA (polylactic acid), PBAT (polybutylene adipate/terephthalate), and corn starch, as the three pillars of biodegradable materials, have been game changers in packaging and agriculture. PLA: From Medical Wizard to Environmental Pioneer 1930-1960: An Unexpected Discovery in the Laboratory – 1954: DuPont obtained the first PLA synthesis patent (US2668162) […]
Why choose PLA, PBAT and corn starch for biodegradable mulch film?
Biodegradable mulch film is rapidly replacing traditional plastic films in the field of sustainable agriculture. Our biodegradable bag film is made from scientifically formulated PLA (polylactic acid), PBAT (poly adipic acid/butylene terephthalate) and corn starch, which work synergistically to achieve true environmental friendliness while maintaining excellent usability. I. PLA as the main component of our […]
Analysis of the Development Prospects of Biodegradable Materials PLA and PBAT
As the global environmental protection awareness increases, the problem of plastic pollutants is becoming more and more serious, and the non-degradability of traditional petroleum-based plastics has caused a huge burden on the environment. In this context, biodegradable materials such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(adipic acid)/butylene terephthalate (PBAT) have received widespread attention due to their […]
Significant progress in PBAT/starch blending technology! Degradation cycle shortened to 80 days
Industry Milestone: Degradation Efficiency Breaks the Technical Bottleneck 2024 In August, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), together with Jinfa Science & Technology (JST), published the latest research results in Nature Sustainability, announcing that through molecular interfacial engineering technology, it has shortened the degradation cycle of industrial composting of PBAT/starch composites […]
PLA/PBAT composite film degrades in 120 days on farmland.
Field revolution: biodegradable mulch film ushers in a breakthrough 2024 A field trial of PLA/PBAT composite mulch film conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in six major agricultural production areas, including Shandong and Xinjiang, showed that the average degradation cycle of the new generation of mulch film has been shortened to […]
A New Choice for Takeaway Packaging: Evaluation of PBAT+ Calcium Carbonate Composite Material
New Favorite in the Market: Calcium Carbonate Modified PBAT Comes Out of the Blue In the second quarter of 2024, the trial volume of a new type of PBAT+30% calcium carbonate composite takeaway packaging on Meituan and Hungry Mou platforms exceeded 20 million sets. We jointly with SGS testing organization on the market mainstream 5 […]
Significant progress in PBAT+starch blending technology! 40% shorter degradation cycle
Technological Breakthrough: Rewriting the Biodegradable Materials Landscape 2024 In July, Ningbo Institute of Materials, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIMS), together with Jinfa Science & Technology (JST), published their latest research results in Advanced Materials, announcing that they have developed a new PBAT/starch molecular self-assembly technology, which shortens the degradation cycle of composites from the conventional […]
