Bamboo Fiber vs PE Mulch Film
Same coverage, different outcome — compared on cost and sustainability
Bamboo Fiber Film
PE Film
Material
Bamboo fiber + PBAT + a small amount of PLA
Petrochemical plastic (PE)
Typical Thickness
0.018 mm (thinner & lighter)
0.02–0.04 mm
Degradability
Fully degrades within 360 days, returns to soil
Doesn't degrade — residue stays in soil permanently
Removal Process
No collection, no recycling — till it under directly
Manual collection every season — costly and time-consuming
Total Cost
Per-meter cost no pricier than PE, plus labor savings
Cheaper unit price, but hidden recycling and labor costs add up
Sustainability
Aligned with global plastic restrictions — early movers win
Facing plastic bans — high future policy risk
Switch materials, save on labor, gain a selling point