In case it’s of interest, here’s a share of the current rubbish situation in Shanghai, where the Government introduced new trash sorting rules on July 1. https://qz.com/1659132/shanghai-is-giving-japanese-style-trash-sorting-a-try/ “What kind of rubbish are you?”: China’s first serious trash-sorting rule is driving Shanghai crazy .....Starting Monday (July 1), individuals and businesses in China’s financial capital who fail to separate trash correctly face fines and even a lower social credit rating (link in Chinese) that could make it hard to get a bank loan. The city disposes of more than nine million metric tons (10 million tons) of trash annually......”
The story references Japan where in some areas you have to name tag your rubbish so it can be returned if necessary. https://jpninfo.com/9826
Over in Japan China started to shut the lid to the trash can back in 2017 and recycling is currently big business ;
January 13, 2019 ;https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/E...-attracts-investment-in-Japan-after-China-ban
........ “Japan generated 9.03 million tons of plastic waste in 2017. About one-tenth of the volume -- 900,000 tons -- was shipped to China, which received 70% of Japan's plastic waste exports.
But China banned plastic waste imports at the end of 2017 to reduce pollution from the recycling process. Shipments from Japan to China fell to a mere 2,000 tons monthly in 2018 from a peak of 86,000 tons in August 2017. Finding alternative destinations is difficult as other Asian countries tighten regulations on plastic waste.
Specialists in the field are bolstering their capabilities. Daiei Kankyo Holdings, a recycling company based in Kobe, looks to open a 1.5 billion yen ($13.8 million) plant in Osaka Prefecture during fiscal 2020.
The center will recycle plastic waste that China previously would have accepted, as well as produce cases for transportation of food and other items. The plant's capacity will be double the company's current levels, raising the total to around 30,000 tons a year.....”
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