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Recycled, biodegradable products shine at Canton Fair 2023/11/3 source: International Daily Print

Low-carbon and environmental-friendly products have been catching eyes at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair.

Also known as the Canton Fair, the event entered its third phase on Tuesday, which features five major sections covering toys, maternity and infant goods, fashion, home textiles, stationery and health and leisure products.
Some exhibitors stressed that they have switched out plastic in their products with materials that degrade naturally in the environment.
"This time, we are showcasing these degradable diapers and pull-ups made with bamboo fiber. We've used degradable materials for the base, outer side and pad. Now, the degradable rate of our products has reached up to 75 percent," said Huang Lesheng, an exhibitor.
Statistics showed that there are some 430,000 low-carbon products at the fair. Among them are carpets and rugs produced with recycled plastic.
One such rug exhibitor won the fair's award for products that conform to the concept of sustainable development, which it launched last year.
"One rug will consume about 180 to 230 of the plastic bottles we use in daily life. After the bottles are collected by our suppliers, they will be smashed, cut into pieces, weaved into yarn and polyester silk, and then made into carpet," said Yuan Ye, the award-winning exhibitor.
"China has set the goals for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. What we do is actively answering the call of our country by investing more in the industrial chain. The consumption demand for environmental-friendly products has also been rising in China and abroad," Yuan added.
According to organizers, the Canton Fair is also sticking to the green development concept by suggesting exhibitors use professional environmental-friendly materials to build their booths.


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