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[Free Report] - Shenzhen’s New Regulations on Recycling |
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by Aiyang Zheng | 13-04-2021 01:58
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China collected 215 million tons of urban household waste in 2017, up from 153 million ten years earlier, according to the 2017 China Statistical Yearbook. As a result, China has been getting tough on waste since then. Shenzhen, my city known as an innovation hub with a population of over 10 million in the Southern China, is leading the way. Local authorities have been pioneering various garbage sorting initiatives for years and recently vowed to recycle all household waste following the new regulation. Currently, Shenzhen classifies waste into four categories, namely recyclable, kitchen, hazard, and others, which is consistent with the new national garbage sorting standard. Because of its significant quantity and the associated pollution risks, local authorities have prioritized kitchen waste and assigned special supervisors to make sure residents dispose of it properly. For failing to do so, individuals and entities could face fines up to 5,000 yuan (about $729). However, there exists a challenge with kitchen waste disposal. With a yearly average temperature of 22 degrees Celsius, Shenzhen must find solutions to the food leftovers in the garbage bin that can't be kept long in there. Any ideas for Shenzhen?
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Former E-gen Ambassador
Aiyang Zheng
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3 Comments
Hi Aiyang,
This is your mentor Yuseon:D
It is such a delight to hear that your city is leading China's waste recycling system and following to new regulations. I think it is quite rational to classify the waste to four categories, thereby making it easier to recycle some that are possible.
And about the 'Kitchen waste' problem, did I understand it right if the waste is just put in the garbage bin for short term solution? Don't we usually give edible parts for animals and burn the rest? Since many foods are from nature, it doesn't emit harmful gas while burning off.
Anyway, thanks for the well organized report:D
It was easy to catch the message and important information!
Posted 26-04-2021 23:38
Hi Aiyang,
This is your mentor Debbie. :)
Great job for writing a well-organized article! It??s great to hear that Shenzhen is leading its way to waste recycling!
But the issue you??ve mentioned, food recycling, is a big issue everywhere around the world. First of all, we need to know what is classified as food waste and what is not. From what I know, this is different from country to country! In addition, I think we need to produce as little left over as possible. I believe this should be the prioritized goal for us!
If other readers have other ideas, post them on comments, the more the better!!
Green Cheers,

Debbie
Posted 20-04-2021 19:56
Hello Aiyang,
Warm Greetings
I hope you are fine and doing great. Thanks for sharing about Shenzen's new regulations for recycling. I hope such steps taken by Shenzen's government will bring positive impact in the society. Other several provinces and state's should also follow similar regulations for recycling. Keep Writing.
Regards,
Sagar Koirala
Posted 13-04-2021 17:12