China is implementing "Garbage Classification" action. (April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tong, Yeqing; Liu, Jiafa; Liu, Sizhe
• Is Part Of: Environmental pollution. Volume 259(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-04
• Subjects: China -- Garbage classification; Pollution -- Periodicals; Pollution -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Environmental Pollution -- Periodicals; Pollution -- Périodiques; Pollution -- Aspect de l'environnement -- Périodiques; Pollution -- Effets physiologiques -- Périodiques; Pollution; Pollution -- Environmental aspects; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 363.73
• DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113707
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0269-7491

Abstract

Abstract: In recent days, garbage classification has become a hot topic in China, and Shanghai took the lead in the implementation of garbage classification legislation in China. Starting from the current situation of garbage classification in China, this study emphasizes the garbage classification in terms of law, amount, economy, management, resourcing and successful experience of garbage classification in China, so as to provide inspiration and guidance for garbage classification for other countries. Highlights: China is implementing garbage classification action. Shanghai took the lead in the implementation of garbage classification legislation in China. Garbage Classification can reduce environmental pollution and play an important role in building a clean world.