1. Green Chemistry Reagents and Catalysts

• Lemon Juice as a Catalyst: Researchers have developed a green deprotection strategy using lemon juice and ethanol as solvents. This method can replace traditional toxic organic or inorganic acid reagents, reducing pollution in chemical reactions.
• Bio-based Materials: Using renewable bio-based raw materials (such as plant oils and starch) instead of traditional petrochemical raw materials to produce plastics, coatings, and fibers helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

2. Eco-friendly Packaging Materials

• Seaweed Packaging: Companies like Notpla have developed edible, biodegradable packaging films made from seaweed extracts (e.g., Ooho) to replace plastic bottles and bags, reducing plastic pollution.
• Compostable Packaging: Brands like Le Club use seaweed and plant-based home-compostable packaging for products such as swimwear, completely free of plastic.
• Plant-based Packaging: Pangea Organics has developed plantable soap packaging embedded with organic seeds. After use, the packaging can be buried in soil to grow into plants.

3. Biodegradable Materials

• Bioplastics: Some organic chemistry products, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), are bioplastics produced through microbial fermentation. These materials are biodegradable and can decompose in natural environments.
• Biodegradable Fibers: Textiles made from natural fibers (such as bamboo and hemp) are being developed as biodegradable alternatives to traditional non-biodegradable fibers.

4. Resource Recycling and Reuse

• Organic Waste Resource Recovery: Technologies like anaerobic digestion are used to convert organic waste (e.g., food waste and municipal sludge) into biogas, electricity, and organic fertilizers, achieving resource recovery.
• Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Advanced wastewater treatment technologies (e.g., anaerobic hydrolysis + anaerobic digestion + aerobic biological treatment) are used to treat high-concentration organic wastewater from industries such as food processing and chemical manufacturing.

5. Eco-friendly Personal Care Products

• Natural Organic Ingredients: Personal care products made with natural organic ingredients (such as plant extracts and essential oils) replace synthetic chemicals. Products like sulfate-free shampoos and chemical-free skincare items reduce potential harm to the environment and human health.
• Reusable Packaging: Brands are introducing refillable packaging for products like shampoo bottles and cosmetic cotton pads to reduce the use of single-use plastics.

6. Green Building Materials

• Eco-friendly Construction Materials: Companies like China Metallurgical Group Corporation have developed green and low-carbon building materials using industrial brine and metallurgical slag. These materials include 3D-printable mortar, thermal insulation materials, and frost-resistant bricks, effectively addressing environmental challenges in the steel industry.