China’s Waste-to-Energy Boom Powers Cities, Cuts Landfill Reliance
China’s waste incineration plants now generate 145.3 billion kWh annually, reducing landfill use from 85% to 5% since 2005. #GreenEnergy
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China’s waste incineration plants now generate 145.3 billion kWh annually, reducing landfill use from 85% to 5% since 2005. #GreenEnergy
China expands its zero-waste city initiative in 2026, targeting 100 urban centers with advanced recycling systems and AI-driven waste reduction strategies to build a circular economy.
UNEP warns global municipal waste could reach 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050, posing severe health, economic, and environmental risks. Urgent action is needed to address the mounting waste crisis.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, workers like Beijing’s Li Haipeng are tirelessly processing thousands of tons of medical waste in China, crucially preventing further spread of the virus.
Japan’s rigorous garbage sorting system requires residents to separate waste into up to 34 categories. This in-depth look explores how Japan tackles waste management and the civic duty behind it.