Southeast Asia’s compostable market soars 300%: where are the new blue oceans for cross-border e-commerce?
Why Southeast Asia is the fastest growing market for composting in the world? Latest data shows that Southeast Asia compostable products market size grew 312% year-on-year in 2024, much faster than Europe and the US (Statista 2024 report). Core drivers: ✅ Policy compulsion: Thailand/Malaysia to ban plastic by 2025 ✅ Consumer awakening: 72% of Southeast Asia’s Gen Z are […]
Biodegradable Materials Shady: 4 Industry Chaos Exposed by Experts
The Gray Area Behind Green Packaging 2024 The latest survey of international environmental protection organizations shows that the global market for biodegradable materials has reached $22 billion, but 42% of these products have false environmental protection propaganda. What is even more alarming is that the microplastic pollution caused by these “pseudo-biodegradable” materials is 3-5 times […]
Environmental shopping guide to avoid pit: these 4 types of “green” plastic do not buy
“Pseudo-environmental” plastics are deceiving consumers In recent years, with the enhancement of environmental awareness, a large number of plastic products labeled as “biodegradable” and “environmentally friendly” have emerged on the market. However, the international environmental protection organization Break Free From Plastic 2024 report pointed out that: more than 60% of the “green” plastic can not […]
PLA/PBAT/PHA comparison which material is truly eco-friendly?
Biodegradable Material Choice Dilemma The global bioplastics market has reached $18 billion by 2024, but consumers are often confused when facing the three mainstream materials: PLA, PBAT and PHA. According to the latest research conducted by the International Sustainable Materials Association (ISMA): 73% of consumers are unable to differentiate between these three materials 65% of […]
The Truth About Eco-Friendly Plastics: Why Cheaper May Be More “Expensive”?
The Hidden Costs of Low-Priced “Eco-Plastics” In today’s environmentally conscious world, many consumers tend to opt for lower-priced “biodegradable plastic” products, believing that they are both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. However, according to a study by the International Sustainable Packaging Alliance (ISPA) in 2024, 60% of low-cost “eco-plastics” on the market actually have a higher […]
The “eco-friendly” plastic bags you buy could be poisoning the oceans.
The Ocean Crisis Under the Eco-Label Plastic bags labeled as “biodegradable” or “eco-friendly” have become increasingly common in recent years, and many consumers are willing to pay a higher price for them in the belief that they are doing their part to help the environment. However, according to a recent report by the United Nations […]
A 3-minute look at PLA/PBAT/PHA: which material is best for you?
The Three Difficulties in Selecting Biodegradable Materials In today’s environmentally conscious world, 68% of consumers are willing to pay a 10-15% premium for truly biodegradable products (Nielsen Research 2024). But with all the “eco-friendly materials” on the market, what’s the difference between PLA, PBAT and PHA? Which one really suits your needs? Part I: A […]
Gene-Edited Bacteria Produce PHA: The Next Generation of Degradable Material Black Technology
Biological Solutions to the Plastic Crisis In 2024, global plastic pollution has reached a tipping point, and the limitations of traditional biodegradable materials such as PLA are becoming increasingly apparent. Against this backdrop, scientists have set their sights on the revolutionary technology of gene-editing bacteria to synthesize PHA. The latest report from the U.S. Department […]
Composting increases carbon emissions instead? A situation most people don’t know about?
Is the environmental myth of composting busted? In recent years, composting has been widely touted as the ultimate solution to “zero-waste living”. However, under the wrong conditions, composting can produce more greenhouse gases than landfills and even exacerbate climate change, according to the latest scientific research. In 2024, a UC Berkeley study found that: 30% […]
Why compostable plastics don’t decompose – 3 minutes to spot the ‘pseudo-degradable’ trap
he “eco-friendly plastic” you buy may be deceiving you In recent years, compostable plastic has been promoted as the “ultimate solution” to white pollution. However, many consumers are finding that the “biodegradable” bags or packaging they purchase do not decompose in the composting environment for months, and even leave microplastics behind. In 2024, the international […]
