Move over, plastic! China is betting big on bamboo as the ultimate green alternative . In a groundbreaking move, the country has teamed up with the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization to launch the Global Action Plan for Bamboo as a Substitute for Plastic (2023-2030), aiming to slash plastic use worldwide.
With 7.56 million hectares of bamboo forests and over 150 million tonnes harvested annually, China’s bamboo game is strong. ICBR researcher Wang Ge calls it a 'golden resource' for sustainable development. Imagine swapping your plastic toothbrush for a bamboo one – that’s just the start!
From construction materials to phone cases, over 20 industrial hubs are sprouting up across 17 provinces . With 10,000+ bamboo products already in markets, this ancient plant is getting a modern makeover. Could this be the plastic-free future we’ve been waiting for?
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China promotes bamboo as an eco-friendly substitute for plastic
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