Green construction has been widely recognized in China as an important step toward energy efficiency amid efforts to fight pollution, but the concept does not always translate to the Chinese market.

The concept of "green construction" was first introduced to China in 2000 as an efficient way to reserve resources, protect the environment and cut pollution.

Green construction incorporates design, building, and operation practices that use sustainable materials in construction, achieve energy efficiency, save water, and improve indoor air quality, among other measurable targets.

According to the guidelines on raw material industry transformation and development in 2015 published by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the country will set up a green building material service platform, establish an industry development alliance, refine downstream industry as well as advance polymer materials' utilization in rail traffic and high-end equipment areas.