Behind a single policy document lies a quietly unfolding revolution in green materials. From the textile industry to the chemical manufacturing sector, degradable plastics are embracing new development opportunities.
On December 24, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued the Catalogue of Industries for Encouraging Foreign Investment (2025 Edition), which will come into official effect on February 1, 2026. This policy initiative is not only an important signal of China’s efforts to expand opening-up and attract foreign investment, but also a clear development roadmap for the green materials industry.
The new edition of the catalogue has added a number of key entries in the field of bio-based and degradable materials, injecting strong policy momentum into the entire industry.

01 Policy Interpretation

The release of the new edition of the Catalogue of Industries for Encouraging Foreign Investment marks that China’s support for the green and environmentally friendly materials industry has entered a new stage. The catalogue contains a total of 1,679 entries, with a net increase of 205 entries compared with the 2022 edition.

In the category of chemical raw material and chemical product manufacturing, a new entry of "R&D and production of bio-based chemicals" has been added; in the category of textile industry, new entries of "Production of bio-based synthetic fibers, easily degradable synthetic fibers and artificial spider silk" have been included.

These newly added entries all point to a clear direction: the state is actively promoting the application and innovation of degradable materials in various fields through policy guidance, creating an unprecedented policy environment for the environmental protection industry.

02 Industry Benefits

Contents Related to Degradable Materials in the National Catalogue

(IV) Textile Industry

Production of bio-based synthetic fibers, easily degradable synthetic fibers and artificial spider silk

(XI) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry

• R&D and production of new pharmaceutical packaging materials and technologies (...functional materials with good chemical stability, degradability, light protection and high barrier properties...)

(XII) Chemical Fiber Manufacturing Industry

• Continuous copolymerization modification of differentiated and functional polyethylene terephthalate (PET) (...biodegradable polyester...)

120. R&D and production of degradable fiber materials using green and environmentally friendly processes and equipment
121. Including both lyocell fibers and bio-based fiber materials

(XIII) Rubber and Plastic Products Industry

124. R&D, production and application of biodegradable plastics and their products

• R&D and production of new photo-ecological multi-functional wide-width agricultural films and pollution-free degradable agricultural films
• Production of high-tech composite materials: ...biodegradable resin-based composite materials...

(XXIV) Waste Resources Comprehensive Utilization Industry

458. Production of fully biodegradable materials

This series of policy signals indicates that the state is building a full-chain support system covering raw material development to product application, providing clear directional guidance and policy guarantees for enterprises investing in the degradable plastics industry.

03 Technological Breakthroughs

Against this policy backdrop,Geyu’s ABT Anaerobic Biodegradation Technologydemonstrates unique competitive advantages. Different from traditional degradation methods, this technology simulates the anaerobic environment in nature to achieve efficient degradation of plastics under anaerobic conditions.

Geyu’s technology adopts a proprietary degradation formula, which can accelerate the decomposition process of common plastics (PP, PE, PET, PA, EPS, PVC) in various anaerobic environments such as landfills, soil and water. The final products are methane, carbon dioxide and a small amount of mineralized inorganic salts, with no microplastics generated whatsoever.

Compared with mainstream fully degradable materials available on the market, it reduces the comprehensive cost by more than 50%, features stable physical and chemical properties and has a shelf life of over three years. During daily use, its physical strength is almost identical to that of traditional plastics, making it suitable for a wide range of scenarios across major industries including plastic packaging, catering/hotel supplies, household/daily chemical products, hygiene products, medical supplies, children’s toys and agricultural supplies.

More notably, the raw material advantages of Geyu’s technology enable it to be highly aligned with the direction encouraged by national policies, fully complying with the requirements for “green and environmentally friendly processes” emphasized in the new edition of the Catalogue.

04 Market Prospects

Driven by the dual wheels of policy guidance and technological breakthroughs, the degradable plastics industry is ushering in a period of explosive growth. According to the new edition of the Catalogue, China not only encourages the development of the degradable materials industry at the national level, but also explicitly supports related projects in the regional catalogues of multiple provinces.

This multi-level and all-round policy support will effectively reduce enterprise investment risks and accelerate the transformation of technological achievements.

05 Strategic Opportunities

Faced with policy dividends, enterprises need to accurately seize strategic opportunities. The new edition of the Catalogue specially emphasizes the prerequisite of "R&D and production using green and environmentally friendly processes and equipment", which means that simple product manufacturing is no longer sufficient to obtain policy support.

Geyu Technology has obvious advantages in this regard, and its full-life-cycle environmental protection features are highly aligned with policy directions. Every link, from raw material procurement and production processes to the final degradation of products, complies with green and environmental protection requirements.

With the official implementation of the new Catalogue in February 2026, all links in the degradable plastics industry chain are operating at an accelerated pace. Riding the tailwind of policies, technological breakthroughs and maturity are reshaping the entire manufacturing ecosystem, spanning from chemical raw materials to end consumer goods.

Enterprise production lines are shifting direction, investors are focusing their attention here, and local governments are re-planning the layout of industrial parks. The green transformation of China’s manufacturing industry is no longer a distant blueprint.

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