At the 6th Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, INBAR united diplomats, policymakers and industry leaders to advance bamboo as a promising alternative to plastic. On 13 April 2026, the international event “‘Bamboo as a Sustainable Substitute for Plastic’ – A New Trend of a Green Free Trade Port” was held at the 6th China International […]

INBAR welcomed a high-level WTO delegation to its Beijing headquarters to advance bamboo solutions for plastic pollution. On 22 September 2025, INBAR hosted a high-level exchange session with a delegation from the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its Beijing headquarters. The meeting focused on strengthening multilateral cooperation to tackle plastic pollution and advance the Bamboo […]

INBAR’s exhibition attracted many visitors eager to learn more about bamboo’s potential for tackling plastic pollution and climate change. On 10 September 2025, the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened in Beijing. The INBAR Exhibition Pavilion, located on the first floor of Hall 1 of the Shougang International Convention and Exhibition Center, […]

The INBAR Pavilion will highlight the theme, “BASP: Making the World Greener and Cleaner for Future Generations.” The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held at Shougang Park in Beijing from 10 to 14 September. INBAR will participate in the event under the theme, “BASP: Making the World Greener and […]

INBAR and France set to strengthen exchanges and cooperation on the Bamboo as a Substitute for Plastic Initiative and other sustainable development initiatives. On 29 May 2025, Prof. Jiang Zehui, Co-Chair of the INBAR Board of Trustees, welcomed H.E. Ms. Barbara Pompili, former Minister for Ecological Transition and Ambassador for the Environment of France, at […]

This Comment was co-authored by Shyam K. Paudel, Ximena Londoño, and Maxim Lobovikov. Plastic waste and climate change are global threats. Over 430 million tons of plastic are produced annually, with 36% used for single-use products and less than 10% recycled. Climate change is also destabilizing ecosystems. Bamboo is an appealing alternative. It grows rapidly, […]