Core Points - The Zhejiang Provincial People's Congress approved the "Taizhou Marine Plastic Waste Management Regulations," which will take effect on October 1, 2023, marking the first local regulation in China for marine plastic waste management [1] - The "Blue Circular" governance model aims to address global challenges related to marine plastic waste collection, disposal costs, and low recycling rates by creating a comprehensive chain from market-based waste collection to high-value resource utilization [1] - The "Blue Circular" model has been recognized with the United Nations' highest environmental honor, the "Earth Guardian Award," and has achieved full coverage in 25 coastal counties in Zhejiang, collecting approximately 58,800 tons of marine plastic waste [1] - The model has significantly reduced carbon emissions by approximately 12,500 tons, with discarded fishing nets and gear accounting for 92.04% of the collected waste [1] Regulatory Framework - The regulations establish principles of government leadership, market participation, industrial collaboration, and multi-party governance, enhancing the marine sanitation system and standardizing the entire waste management chain [2] - The regulations propose a reward mechanism for collecting marine plastic waste and encourage companies to pay above-market wages for labor or the purchase of marine plastic waste to promote ecological prosperity [2] - The regulations support recycling companies in implementing full-process traceability and achieving high-value utilization of marine plastic waste through international certification and carbon labeling [2] - Local governments are encouraged to provide financial support for low-value utilization projects, and the management of other recyclable marine waste materials like metals, glass, and rubber will follow similar regulations [2]
浙江台州立法为海洋治塑
Zhong Guo Zi Ran Zi Yuan Bao·2025-08-06 06:50