Garbage Sorting is Now Mandatory in Beijing

It’s official: trash sorting is now mandatory in Beijing.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 06 May 2020

Beijing to Start Stricter Garbage Sorting Rules Next Year

Based on the domestic waste management regulation, which took effect in 2012, the new amendments see more emphasis on individual responsibilities.

by Herlina Liu, 04 December 2019

Shenzhen Releases New Garbage Sorting Guidelines

Here's what you need to know.

by That's Shenzhen, 18 July 2019

New Garbage Rules Cause Tourists to Cancel Shanghai Trip

As new garbage sorting rules have swept through Shanghai, (leaving many confused including us) one particular tourist has taken that confusion to a whole new level.

by Tom Lamming, 11 July 2019

Test Your Garbage Sorting Skills with This Fun Game

Sorting trash has never been so... fun?

by Bridget O'Donnell, 27 June 2019

You Can Now Be Fined for Throwing Leftover Food in Public Bins

Anyone who is caught breaking the new rule will be fined RMB50-200.

by Urban Family, 24 June 2019

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