Anji County, nestled in east China’s Zhejiang Province, is turning its lush bamboo forests into a gold mine of green development. As the birthplace of China’s “two mountains” theory—which posits that “lucid water and lush mountains are invaluable assets”—Anji has embraced its natural wealth to spearhead sustainable growth.
Known as the hometown of bamboo in China, Anji has cultivated a thriving bamboo industry that steadily produces environmentally friendly and renewable materials. The region specializes in transforming bamboo into a variety of products, such as disposable tableware and hotel supplies, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic.
With an expected output value of 19 billion yuan ($2.71 billion) in 2024, Anji has fully leveraged the valuable attributes of bamboo. By replacing plastic with bamboo, the county is not only capitalizing on its natural resources but also contributing significantly to environmental conservation efforts.
The bamboo industry in Anji exemplifies how sustainable practices can lead to economic prosperity. By turning bamboo into products as valuable as gold, Anji County is setting a precedent for green development and showcasing the potential of renewable resources in driving economic growth.
Reference(s):
Anji 'gold mine' of bamboo trees spurs China's green development
cgtn.com
