China's Policies of"Bamboo as a Substitute for Plastic":Effectiveness and Progress
The problem of plastic pollution has become a global focus.Nowadays,the major countries in the world are looking for pathways to prohibit,reduce and replace plastic use.Bamboo has the advantages such as fast growing,easy regeneration,decomposability,high strength,good toughness and good plasticity,which make bamboo a high-quality green material to replace plastic products.With rich bamboo resources and developed bamboo industry,China has a unique advantage in promoting"bamboo as a substitute for plastic",and boasts a great potential for future development with a strong impact.Since the launch of the"bamboo as a substitute for plastic"initiative on November 7,2022,the governments at all levels,scientific research institutes and enterprises in China have made active responses with vigorous actions.At present,positive results have been achieved in all aspects.This paper reviews the policies relevant to"bamboo as a substitute for plastic",analyzes their progress and problems,and puts forward suggestions,aiming to provide references for the development of"bamboo as a substitute for plastic".
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