Core Viewpoint - The DT New Leaf Award is a global, professional, and comprehensive award focused on innovation in the bio-based sector, often referred to as the "Oscar of the bio-based industry" [2]. Group 1: Award Overview - The DT New Leaf Award features four main categories: Innovation Materials Award, Innovation Application Award, Most Commercially Valuable Award, and Innovative Industry Solution Award [2]. - Free registration for the award is open until March 13 [2]. Group 2: Participating Companies - Over 40 listed and representative companies have registered for the 2026 DT New Leaf Award, including notable firms such as Wanhua Chemical, Shuangqiang Technology, and Yutong Technology [3]. - Wanhua Chemical is recognized as a leading global chemical new materials company and has established a bio-based polyurethane industry chain [5]. - Shuangqiang Technology, known as the first stock of chopsticks in China, has partnered with Ningbo Materials to develop bamboo-based composite logistics pallets, showcasing significant market potential [7]. Group 3: Selected Products and Innovations - Wanhua Chemical's PCDL product utilizes dimethyl carbonate as a raw material, produced through carbon capture technology, and exhibits excellent mechanical properties [11]. - Shuangqiang Technology's bamboo-based composite pallets are noted for their high rigidity and toughness, with costs only 60%-70% of traditional plastic pallets [12]. - Huazhong University of Science and Technology's team has developed a unique liquid gel foaming technology aimed at producing 100% biodegradable gel foam materials [78]. Group 4: Industry Trends and Developments - The bio-based materials sector is seeing significant innovations, such as the development of bio-based 1,4-butanediamine by Huazhong University, which has been recognized in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's list of landmark bio-manufacturing products [9][10]. - Companies like Lifebio and Zhongke Guosheng are advancing in the production of bio-based chemicals and materials, with Lifebio's FDCA production line expected to yield 15,000 tons annually after reaching full capacity [16][17]. Group 5: Award Process and Evaluation - The award process includes registration, online voting for preliminary selection, and expert reviews for final selection, culminating in an award ceremony on May 21 [110]. - Evaluation criteria for the awards include innovation, application, functionality, commercial value, and sustainability, with different weightings for each category [111].

Core Points - The DT New Leaf Award is a global, professional, and comprehensive award focused on innovation in the bio-based sector, often referred to as the "Oscar of the bio-based industry" [2] - The award features four categories: Innovation Material Award, Innovation Application Award, Most Commercially Valuable Award, and Innovative Industry Solution Award [2] - The deadline for free registration is March 13 [2] Group 1: Participating Companies and Products - Over 40 listed and representative companies have registered for the 2026 DT New Leaf Award, including major players in bio-based materials and applications such as Wanhua Chemical, Shuangqiang Technology, and Yutong Technology [3] - Wanhua Chemical (600309) is a leading global chemical new materials company and has established a bio-based polyurethane industry chain [5] - Shuangqiang Technology (001211) is recognized as the first stock of chopsticks in China and has signed a contract to jointly develop bamboo-based composite materials with Ningbo Materials [7] - China Resources Double Crane (600062) has its 1,4-butanediamine included in the "Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's list of landmark bio-manufacturing products" [9] Group 2: Selected Products and Innovations - Wanhua Chemical's PCDL product, made from dimethyl carbonate, can be produced through carbon capture processes and has excellent mechanical properties [11] - Shuangqiang Technology's bamboo-based composite logistics pallets are cost-effective, priced at only 60%-70% of traditional plastic pallets with similar performance [12] - Yutong Technology is advancing the development of non-wood fibers and biodegradable materials, including eco-friendly cellulose films and plant-based cat litter [13] - Lifebio is a global leader in PEF & FDCA and has a production line for FDCA with an investment of 1 billion yuan, expected to yield an annual output of 15,000 tons [16] Group 3: Innovations and Technologies - Zhongke Guosheng is a representative enterprise in the HMF-FDCA-PEF full industry chain and has completed a 200 million yuan A+ round financing [17] - Fengyuan Bio is recognized as a "chain leader" in the bio-based materials industry, utilizing non-grain technology to convert straw into mixed sugars at a cost significantly lower than corn glucose [19] - Guwei Yuan Chuang is the first global company to focus on non-grain bio-based succinic acid production and has received the first ISCC PLUS certification for its products [21] - The innovative use of plant fiber materials in products like Ecocoon and PEF-based fibers demonstrates advancements in sustainable materials with multiple natural functions [23][24] Group 4: Award Evaluation and Process - The evaluation criteria for the awards include technical innovation, application innovation, functionality, commercial value, and sustainability [111] - The total score for the awards is 100 points, with online voting accounting for 20 points and expert reviews for 80 points [110] - The award process includes registration, online voting, and expert evaluations, culminating in a ceremony on May 21 [110]

Core Viewpoint - The New Leaf Award is a prestigious global award focused on innovation in the bio-based industry, aimed at recognizing and showcasing outstanding products and companies in this sector, often referred to as the "Oscar of the bio-based industry" [2][17]. Group 1: Award Structure - The New Leaf Award features four main categories: Innovation Material Award, Innovation Application Award, Innovation Industry Solution Award, and Most Commercially Valuable Award [6][2]. - Over 100 innovative bio-based products have been recognized through this award, highlighting its significance in the industry [2]. Group 2: Application Timeline and Process - The application process for the 2026 New Leaf Award has commenced, with key dates including: - Application period: December 1, 2025, to March 13, 2026 [11]. - Online voting (pre-selection): March 16 to March 22, 2026 [11]. - Online competition and expert review (final selection): March 23 to March 27, 2026 [11]. - Award ceremony: May 21, 2026, during the Bio-based 2026 conference [3][11]. Group 3: Evaluation Criteria - The evaluation criteria for the awards include: - Innovation in technology and application, functionality, commercial value, and sustainability, with varying weightings for each category [9]. - For the Innovation Material Award, the criteria weightings are: 30% technical innovation, 10% application innovation, 25% functionality, 20% commercial value, and 15% sustainability [9]. Group 4: Benefits of Participation - Participating companies can benefit from free publicity, leveraging a platform with over 100,000 industry followers and 100+ communication groups [10]. - Award-winning companies will receive a high-end trophy and certificate, along with the opportunity to celebrate their achievements at a grand award ceremony attended by industry leaders [13].

Core Viewpoint - The New Leaf Award, organized by DT New Materials, is a prestigious global award focused on innovation in the bio-based industry, aimed at recognizing and showcasing outstanding products and companies in this sector [2][17]. Group 1: Award Structure - The New Leaf Award features four main categories: Innovation Material Award, Innovation Application Award, Innovation Industry Solution Award, and Most Commercially Valuable Award [6][2]. - Over 100 innovative bio-based products have been awarded in previous editions, establishing the New Leaf Award as the "Oscar of the bio-based industry" [2]. Group 2: Application Timeline and Process - The application process for the 2026 New Leaf Award has commenced, with key dates including: - Application and nomination: December 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026 - Online voting (pre-selection): March 16 - March 22, 2026 - Online competition and expert review (final selection): March 23 - March 27, 2026 - Award ceremony: May 21, 2026, during the Bio-based 2026 Conference [8][11]. - The evaluation process includes two rounds of professional screening and assessments by over 50 core experts from the industry [12]. Group 3: Evaluation Criteria - The evaluation criteria for the awards are categorized as follows: - Innovation Material Award: 30% Technical Innovation, 10% Application Innovation, 25% Functionality, 20% Commercial Value, 15% Sustainability - Innovation Application Award: 10% Technical Innovation, 30% Application Innovation, 25% Functionality, 20% Commercial Value, 15% Sustainability - Most Commercially Valuable Award: 15% Technical Innovation, 20% Application Innovation, 20% Functionality, 30% Commercial Value, 15% Sustainability - Innovation Industry Solution Award: 20% Technical Innovation, 20% Application Innovation, 30% Functionality, 15% Commercial Value, 15% Sustainability [9]. Group 4: Benefits of Participation - Participating companies can benefit from free publicity, leveraging DT New Materials' extensive network of over 100,000 industry followers and 100+ communication groups [10]. - Award-winning companies will receive a high-end trophy and certificate during the award ceremony, providing significant exposure and recognition in front of industry leaders and representatives [13].

Core Viewpoint - The New Leaf Award, organized by DT New Materials, is a prestigious global award focused on innovation in the bio-based industry, aimed at recognizing and showcasing outstanding products and companies in this sector. The fourth edition of the award is set to begin its registration process for 2026, culminating in an award ceremony at the Bio-based 2026 conference on May 21, 2026 [2][22]. Group 1: Award Categories - The New Leaf Award features four main categories: Innovation Materials Award, Innovation Application Award, Innovation Industry Solutions Award, and Most Commercially Valuable Award [4][22]. Group 2: Registration Timeline and Process - Registration for the 2026 New Leaf Award starts on December 1, 2025, and ends on March 13, 2026. The initial online voting phase will take place from March 16 to March 22, 2026, followed by an online competition and expert review from March 23 to March 27, 2026, with the award ceremony scheduled for May 21, 2026 [6][9]. Group 3: Evaluation Criteria - The evaluation criteria for the awards include: - Innovation in Technology (30% for Innovation Materials Award, 10% for Innovation Application Award) - Innovation in Application (10% for Innovation Materials Award, 30% for Innovation Application Award) - Functionality (25% for Innovation Materials Award, 25% for Innovation Application Award) - Commercial Value (20% for Innovation Materials Award, 30% for Innovation Industry Solutions Award) - Sustainability (15% across all categories) [10]. Group 4: Benefits of Participation - Participating companies will receive free publicity, leveraging DT New Materials' extensive network of over 100,000 industry followers and 100+ communication groups, enhancing brand visibility through a professional selection process and media support [11]. - Award-winning companies will also have the opportunity to attend the award ceremony for free, receiving a high-end trophy and certificate in front of a large audience, celebrating their achievements with industry peers [12].