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

Shanghai Hotels Will No Longer Supply These 6 Disposable Items

From July 1 onwards, hotels in Shanghai will stop supplying disposable items such as toothbrushes, combs and shavers.

by Bryan Grogan, 14 May 2019

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

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

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