Development of the bamboo forest economy: Reviewing China's 'bamboo as a substitute for plastic initiative' and its development

Yanyi Li , Nan Wang , Abdul Rais Abdul Latiff
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Plastic pollution has emerged as a major environmental concern, posing a significant threat to ecosystems and human health. The necessity for alternatives is becoming increasingly apparent. This study uses China's 'bamboo as a substitute for plastic initiative' as a point of departure for an investigation of its impact on the development of the bamboo forest economy. The properties of bamboo, including its sustainability, biodegradability and high carbon fixation rate, make it a potential substitute for plastic. We examine the dynamics of the bamboo industry in a number of countries including Nigeria, Nepal, Ethiopia, Japan and India, examining its applications and challenges in diverse cultural and social contexts. We focus on the present status of the implementation of the 'bamboo as a substitute for plastic initiative' in China and assess its efficacy in reducing reliance on plastic and advancing the sustainable development of the bamboo forest economy. We identify several challenges facing China's bamboo industry, including an incomplete industrial chain, high development costs and low mechanisation, and present specific policy recommendations designed to facilitate the sustainable advancement of the bamboo forest economy. We offer academic support for a more profound comprehension and advancement of bamboo as a potential substitute for plastic, as well as strategic insights for global environmental protection, combating climate change, and the promotion of a green economy.
竹林经济的发展:回顾中国“以竹代塑”倡议及其发展
塑料污染已成为一个主要的环境问题,对生态系统和人类健康构成重大威胁。替代方案的必要性正变得越来越明显。本研究以中国“以竹代塑”倡议为出发点,考察其对竹林经济发展的影响。竹子的特性,包括其可持续性、可生物降解性和高碳固定率,使其成为塑料的潜在替代品。我们研究了包括尼日利亚、尼泊尔、埃塞俄比亚、日本和印度在内的一些国家的竹子产业的动态,研究了它在不同文化和社会背景下的应用和挑战。我们关注了“竹代塑”在中国的实施现状,并评估了其在减少对塑料的依赖和促进竹林经济可持续发展方面的效果。我们确定了中国竹林产业面临的几个挑战,包括产业链不完整、开发成本高和机械化程度低,并提出了具体的政策建议,旨在促进竹林经济的可持续发展。我们提供学术支持,以更深入地理解和推进竹子作为塑料的潜在替代品,以及全球环境保护,应对气候变化和促进绿色经济的战略见解。
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