China Plans to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics by 2025

China is not messing around when it comes to reducing its plastic pollution problem.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 21 January 2020

Shenzhen Releases New Garbage Sorting Guidelines

Here's what you need to know.

by That's Shenzhen, 18 July 2019

Water-Soluble Plastic Bags Being Produced in South China

The bags are made with polyvinyl alcohol, a material that dissolves in water within five minutes.

by Matthew Bossons, 15 August 2018

Guangdong to Crack Down on Single-Use Plastics

​Guangdong recently announced a new policy aimed at stemming the tide of plastic waste in the province.

by Tom Glover, 29 August 2020

Say Goodbye to These Free Toiletries in China Hotels

Saving the planet, one toothbrush at a time.

by Rakini Bergundy, 19 October 2020

Meet the Trailblazing F&B Spots Ditching Plastic Straws in Guangzhou

If you find yourself refusing the single-use plastic straw offered to you in 7/11 every time you go in to buy a can of coke, then you are not alone.

by Bryan Grogan, 18 October 2018

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