Bamboo-fiber fully biodegradable materials

Bamboo, reimagined as material.

From bamboo fiber to fully biodegradable products — building practical alternatives to conventional plastics.

Sunlit bamboo forest
01Nature
Researchers examining bamboo under a microscope
02Material science
Bamboo-fiber material production line
03Manufacturing

以竹代塑Bamboo replace plastic

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01 — The idea

One bamboo. Less plastic. A new material future.

ReBamboo Sdn. Bhd. is a bamboo-fiber, fully biodegradable materials company. We work with bamboo — a rapidly renewable biomass resource — to offer practical alternatives to conventional plastics across films, bags, tableware, packaging and engineering materials.

Nature provides the resource. Technology transforms it into material. Design turns that material into products people can use.

Company
ReBamboo Sdn. Bhd.
Registration
202601021491 (1683588-X)
Base
Kawasan Perindustrian Mengelembu, Perak, Malaysia
Focus
Bamboo-fiber films, bags, tableware, packaging and engineering materials

The material journey

Bamboo → fiber → material → product. One continuous transformation.

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    Bamboo

    A rapidly renewable biomass resource. Bamboo generally matures in two to three years and regenerates without replanting forests.

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    Fiber

    Culms are processed into ultra-fine bamboo fiber powder using micron-level preparation technology.

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    Material

    Fiber is compounded into bio-based composite pellets — a masterbatch that runs on general-purpose film-blowing and injection-moulding equipment.

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    Product

    Pellets become films, bags, food containers, tableware, packaging and engineering parts — made for use, then designed to return to nature.

A tall bamboo culm rising into a blue sky

Fig. 01 — Bamboo culmRenewable biomass

02 — Why bamboo

A renewable plant with the properties of a material.

Bamboo fiber is a renewable biomass resource. Compared with other fully degradable resin composites such as PBAT and PLA, the brochure positions bamboo-fiber materials around three advantages: renewable, low cost and high performance.

2–3years

Typical time for bamboo to mature — a short growth cycle with strong regenerative ability.

3–6months

Example soil-degradation window the brochure gives for a tuned formulation; faster under composting conditions.

24months

Stated shelf life for bamboo-based films and bags, noted as suitable for export use.

  1. 01

    Fully biodegradable

    In natural environments such as soil, seawater and compost, the material is described as being decomposed by microorganisms into carbon dioxide, water and biomass — without manual recycling or treatment.

  2. 02

    Renewable resource

    Bamboo is a fast-growing plant with a short growth cycle and strong regenerative ability. The company states that production emits less carbon than petroleum-based plastics.

  3. 03

    Physical performance

    After special processing, bamboo-fiber material offers the tensile strength and tear resistance needed for everyday shopping and packaging use.

  4. 04

    Antibacterial characteristics

    Bamboo contains natural “bamboo-quinone” components, which the brochure describes as inhibiting bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

  5. 05

    Controllable degradation

    The degradation rate can be adjusted through the production process to suit each application, balancing service life with environmental goals.

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    No harmful chemicals added

    According to the brochure, production does not add substances commonly found in traditional plastics, such as phthalate plasticisers and heavy metals.

03 — Material science

Engineering nature into material science.

An R&D team led by a chief expert has achieved four technology breakthroughs in bamboo-fiber materials — each described by the company as a world first — covering the full chain from initial bamboo processing to final products.

Researchers in a laboratory studying bamboo culms
Bamboo-fiber researchIndependent IP system
  1. 01

    Ultra-nano bamboo fiber micropowder

    Preparation technology for ultra-fine bamboo fiber micropowder — the starting point of every material in the range.

  2. 02

    Dynamic melting & forming

    A dynamic melting and forming process developed specifically for bamboo fiber.

  3. 03

    Intelligent laser dynamic grading

    An intelligent grading system for bamboo fiber, built on dynamic laser grading.

  4. 04

    Fully biological modification

    A fully biological modification technology for bamboo fiber, used to develop specialised bio-based composite particles.

The brochure describes industry–academia–research integration projects with institutions such as:

  • International Bamboo and Rattan Center
  • Fujian Institute of Material Structure, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • Xiamen University
  • Huaqiao University

04 — Manufacturing

One intelligent system, from bamboo to end product.

The production system integrates materials, nanopowders, modified particles and end products into one connected line.

  1. Bamboo being harvested in a grove
    01

    Bamboo material

    Renewable bamboo is the raw input.

  2. Powder preparation equipment
    02

    Nanopowder

    Micron-level ultrafine powder preparation.

  3. Granulation line producing modified particles
    03

    Modified particles

    Bio-based composite pellets, ready to process.

  4. Film blowing tower producing end products
    04

    End products

    Films, bags, tableware and packaging.

Sheet extrusion and forming line on the production floor
Forming line
Production hall with automated lines
Production hall
  • Raw material processing

    Micron-level ultrafine powder preparation technology.

  • Modified granulation

    Specialised bio-based composite modified particles.

  • Intelligent molding

    Fully automatic laser grading and dynamic melting system.

  • Quality management

    A digital quality traceability system for all processes.

05 — Product ecosystem

One material platform. Five product families.

Every product starts as the same bamboo-fiber pellet, then takes the form its application needs.

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Fully biodegradable bamboo-fiber film materials for agriculture, retail, logistics and waste collection.

  • Mulch film
  • Heat shrink film
  • Stretch film
  • Garbage bags
  • Vest & shopping bags
  • Courier bags
  • Bubble film & bags
  • Self-sealing bags
  • Woven bags
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Disposable tableware for delivery, canteens and events — lunch boxes, plates, cups, bowls and cutlery.

  • Lunch boxes
  • Plates
  • Cups & bowls
  • Hamburger boxes
  • Knives, forks, spoons
  • Tableware sets
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Disposable hotel supplies that replace traditional plastic handles and guest-room items.

  • Toothbrush & razor handles
  • Banquet & buffet cutlery
  • Guest-room disposables
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Boxes and protective packaging for e-commerce, fresh food delivery and logistics.

  • Corrugated boxes
  • Bubble mailers
  • E-commerce packaging
  • Roll bags
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Engineering materials for lightweight parts, and dust-control nets for mining, road and construction sites.

  • Engineering materials
  • Dust net
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It starts as a pellet: five material grades.

Bamboo fiber compounded with PBAT and PLA (BF + PBAT + PLA). The brochure describes these grades as processable on general-purpose pelletizers, film-blowing, bag-making, casting and injection-moulding machines.

  • Bamboo fiber masterbatch pellets

    Biodegradable masterbatch

    Blown film, blow moulding, injection and extrusion.

  • Blown-film grade pellets

    Blown-film material — bag grade

    Garbage, vest, shopping and express bags.

  • Film grade pellets

    Blown-film material — film grade

    Mulch, stretch and heat shrink film.

  • Food-grade film pellets

    Food-grade blown-film material

    Cling film, cling bags, disposable gloves.

  • Injection moulding grade pellets

    Injection moulding material

    Tableware, toothbrushes, knives, forks, spoons.

Featured — food containers

A better container starts with a better material.

Same shape, same job — a different material. Drag to compare a conventional PE food container with ReBamboo’s biodegradable bamboo-fiber container.

Illustration of a clear PE plastic food container

ConventionalPE food container

Illustration of a ReBamboo bamboo-fiber food container

ReBambooBamboo-fiber container

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Conventional clear PE food container

ConventionalPE food container

  • Made from petroleum-based plastic
  • Often carries a plastic smell
  • Heat-related concerns when filled with hot food
  • Associated with microplastic concerns
  • Non-biodegradable — persists for hundreds of years
ReBamboo biodegradable food container

ReBambooBamboo-fiber container

  • Natural bamboo + biodegradable materials
  • Described as non-toxic and odourless
  • A natural, mild bamboo scent
  • One to six compartments, 500–1350 ml, custom logo available
  • Biodegradable — designed to break down in months

Comparison points summarise ReBamboo’s own product information. They are material characteristics stated by the company, not third-party certifications. Degradation time depends on formulation and environmental conditions.

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06 — Applications

Where bamboo goes to work.

From a lunch box on a delivery route to mulch film on a field — the same material platform, applied across industries.

  • Food delivery & restaurants

    Lunch boxes, bowls, plates and cups for takeaway, fast-food chains and catering.

    Lunch boxesTableware sets

  • Hotels & hospitality

    Guest-room disposables, buffet and banquet tableware for hotels, homestays and resorts.

    Toothbrush & razor handlesKnives, forks, spoons

  • Schools & hospitals

    Cafeteria tableware and waste bags for institutions with high environmental standards.

    Tableware setsGarbage bags

  • Supermarkets & retail

    Shopping and vest bags, roll bags and self-sealing bags for stores and markets.

    Vest & shopping bagsSelf-sealing bags

  • Fresh food & cold chain

    Packaging for fresh produce, organic food and cold-chain distribution.

    Corrugated boxesHeat shrink film

  • E-commerce logistics

    Express parcels, protective wrapping and warehouse turnover packaging.

    Courier bagsBubble film & bagsStretch film

  • Agriculture

    Mulch film for field, cash and greenhouse crops; woven bags for fertiliser and seed.

    Mulch filmWoven bags

  • Community & municipal

    Waste sorting and sanitation for homes, offices, parks and public spaces.

    Garbage bags

  • Events & exhibitions

    Single-use tableware for conferences, exhibitions and gatherings.

    PlatesCups & bowls

  • Aviation & high-speed rail

    In-flight and on-board catering and travel packs.

    Tableware setsKnives, forks, spoons

  • Mining, roads & construction

    Dust-control nets for mining operations, road building and construction projects.

    Dust net

  • Engineering & lightweighting

    Structural parts, panels and housings for drones, service robots and new-energy vehicles.

    Engineering materials

07 — Degradation process

From material to nature.

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    Induction period

    Surface holes begin to form — from the nanometre scale up to 20 mm — while thickness falls by less than 5%, with no change visible to the naked eye. UV in sunlight starts to break the fiber’s molecular chains.

    Field photo: mulch film during the induction period
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    Cracking period

    More than 20 holes or cracks of 20–200 mm appear per linear metre of mulch film. UV light and microorganisms work together to form network cracks, and the film becomes permeable to water and air.

    Field photo: mulch film during the cracking period
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    The great split

    Cracks extend beyond 200 mm and about 80% of mechanical properties are lost. Cellulose-decomposing microorganisms multiply and secrete enzymes that break down the bamboo fiber.

    Field photo: mulch film splitting among crops
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    Fragmentation

    Remaining fragments are no larger than 10 × 10 cm. Soil moisture seeps into the fiber network and soil-animal activity accelerates physical breakdown.

    Field photo: fragments of film among straw
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    No-membrane stage

    Minimal visible residual film remains — detected at under 5 g/m². Fiber fragments are ultimately broken down into water, carbon dioxide and humus.

    Field photo: soil with no visible film remaining
Back to nature
  • H₂O · Water
  • CO₂ · Carbon dioxide
  • Humus

Stages and figures are those described in the ReBamboo brochure for bamboo-fiber mulch film. Actual rates depend on formulation and environmental conditions.

08 — Sustainability

Designed for a lower-plastic future.

Traditional plastics are difficult to degrade and persist in soil, water and ecosystems. ReBamboo’s materials follow a different lifecycle — one that begins with a renewable plant and is designed to return to nature.

  • Renewable bamboo biomassA fast-growing resource with strong regenerative ability, used without destroying forest resources.

  • Replacing conventional plasticsFilm, bag, tableware and packaging formats that stand in for PE and other petroleum-based plastics.

  • Less long-term persistenceDescribed as decomposing into CO₂, water and biomass in natural environments, reducing the long-term burden of “white pollution”.

  • Green, low-carbon scenariosSuited to plastic-reduction policies, green packaging and low-carbon consumption programmes.

01 / 05 Grow

Bamboo regenerates quickly — generally mature in 2–3 years.

09 — Contact

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Company
ReBamboo Sdn. Bhd.202601021491 (1683588-X)
Contact
Kelvin Chin
Address
No.120, Hala Perusahaan Mengelembu 11,
Kawasan Perindustrian Mengelembu,
31450 Perak, Malaysia