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Waste has emerged as China’s biggest environmental challenges. The country faces a solid waste treatment backlog of around 60-70 billion tonnes, putting it under huge pressure to boost recycling capacity. It has already launched a scheme to create “waste-free cities” and is building hundreds of “comprehensive recycling bases” across the country. But firms complain that China lacks the infrastructure and waste treatment habits required to create a profitable business. We all know China closed the door on recyclable materials last year and will again tighten up by 2020.  The aim is to block imports of all waste products that could be sourced domestically. Qiu Qiwen, director of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment’s solid waste division,   said products not included on the banned list would also be restricted by next year, but high-quality material would still be accepted. “If the solid waste ... meets the requirements of China’s import standards and doesn’t contain a

A Tasmanian government body has found a very unique way to   recycle   single-use   plastics   and other landfill-bound waste by building a new road.  173,600 plastic bags and packaging, 82,500 glass bottle equivalents diverted from landfill, Toner from approximately 5,900 used printer cartridges and more than 33 tonnes of recycled asphalt were  repurposed to create the 330 tonnes of asphalt used to construct a 500-meter long road along Charlton Street in the town of Snug, outside the city of Hobart. It's the first road of its kind in the Australian state. Great example to follow.

The summit was in its 10th anniversary, with more than 24,000 people in attendance discussing the next Water Challenges "Water is for sure the next big question mark; Australia is the driest continent in the world. Its population is growing strongly and 85 percent of it is living less than 50 kilometres from the coast. Where will the additional future water supply come from if not from the sea? " asked Roch Cheroux, chief executive officer, SA Water Cities took centre-stage in the event ; more details here More details at the Official Website here: https://www.siww.com.sg/

If you’re planning your next vacation, but also want to give the environment a break, why not try a luxurious yet eco-friendly holiday? For those travellers who like the finer things in life, rest assured knowing that you’ll still be staying in some of the most luxurious facilities around the globe, while reducing your carbon emissions and environmental footprint. To get you started, be sure to check out these amazing eco-friendly accommodation options. Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara, Uganda If you’re looking for something that’s just a little bit different during your next holiday, why not take the adventure of a lifetime through breathtaking Africa. The Gorilla Safari and the Masai Mara Tour sees travellers experiencing various camp accommodation sites across Africa. The eco-friendly tour company which runs this amazing adventure prides themselves on giving back to nature in every way they can. Starting from the very beginning, their offices in the UK have implemented cons

Hi Readers, Following up from the previous blog post , here are some useful tips on how you can judge whether a hotel is green or not. #1: Check for Green Labels Starting from the most straight forward method, try to spot for Green Labels on the hotel's official website or publications. These Green Labels are often awarded by independent third party organization and thus, have already evaluated the hotels subjectively, saving you the trouble. Some examples of Green Labels include: Green Key, Green Globe and EarthCheck, which is a partner of greenty.com . Source: Google images #2: Look out for green practices In some cases in which hotels might not display their Green Labels distinctly and publicly, it is best if you look out for environmentally friendly policies that are implented by the hotel. Here are some examples: Recycling bins These bins are usually placed at the hotel lobbies and facilities sites like the swimming pool. Do try to spot them the nex

As the summer holidays are approaching, you may be wondering how you are going to spend it this year. Planning for a summer vacation trip? You may want to consider searching for an eco-friendly accommodation provider to add meaning to your vacation. In case you might be thinking, what is then, considered as a green hotel or resort? Basically, they are accommodation providers that incorporate environmental friendly policies into their operations for better sustainability. Nowadays, the definition of being a supporter of sustainability has included contributing back to the society as well. Hotels that are located at an urban setting has also taken up the challenge of being eco-friendly, through simple measures like serving organic food and providing amenities in bulk instead of individual packaging. Such hotels busted past perceptions of green accommodation being just those which are located in the jungles and other natural settings. Due to the rising number of hotels claiming to be “gre