China – The Chinese government is looking to expand the annual output value of its resource recycling industry to Yuan 1.8 trillion (US$ 287 billion) by 2015. Resource productivity will be increased by 15% under current proposals, according to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
Main targets of the new plan include the setting-up of nationwide industrial and agricultural systems which are ‘cleaner and allow more recycling of renewable resources’ and ‘promoting green consumption’, it is confirmed in a document released by China’s cabinet. By focusing on higher resource efficiency, it is hoped to make the country’s growth pattern more sustainable.
The NDRC has applauded this move, saying it is ‘imperative’ for China to speed up its development of a circular economy because the country is witnessing ever-higher energy and resource demand, as well as a growing waste burden and increasing difficulty in overcoming climate change effects.
Source: People’s Daily Online
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