The main reasons for using bamboo products include its ecological advantages, physical properties, low-carbon and environmentally friendly production and processing, rich resource base, economic benefits and international recognition.
Ecological advantage : Bamboo is a fast-growing, renewable and degradable biomass material with a short growth cycle of three to five years, much faster than most trees and other plants. In addition, bamboo excels in carbon sequestration and air purification, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions .
physical properties : bamboo has good toughness, strong plasticity, excellent mechanical properties, high hardness, can be made into a variety of durable products. For example, bamboo flooring has a service life of up to 25 years, which is longer than traditional wood-plastic flooring .
Low carbon and environmental protection production and processing : the carbon emission in the production process of bamboo products is much lower than that of plastic products, which not only reduces environmental pollution, but also meets the requirements of the national circular economy and environmental protection policy. With the progress of science and technology, bamboo processing technology is becoming more and more mature, and the quality and efficiency are continuously improved, which further promotes the feasibility of replacing plastic with bamboo .
Rich resource base : China is one of the countries with the most abundant bamboo resources in the world. The bamboo forest area of the country reaches 7.01 million hectares, and the output value of the bamboo industry is increasing year by year. This rich resource base provides a strong guarantee for large-scale promotion of bamboo instead of plastic .
economic benefits : The cost of bamboo products is relatively low, especially the bamboo plastic products made of waste and recycled materials, the cost advantage is obvious. At the same time, bamboo products are rich in types and widely used fields, from disposable tableware to building materials, etc. .
International recognition : The Chinese government and the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization jointly launched the initiative of “Replacing Plastic with Bamboo”, and promoted this concept worldwide, which has been highly praised by experts and institutions from many countries. This will not only help tackle the global plastic pollution problem, but also contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development .
To sum up, the use of bamboo products is not only conducive to environmental protection and sustainable development, but also has significant economic and social benefits, and is one of the effective ways to solve the problem of plastic pollution
