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渔民变身“海洋美容师” 让大海重归蔚蓝
Yang Shi Wang·2025-08-13 23:30

Core Viewpoint - The "Blue Cycle" model in Zhejiang addresses the global issue of marine plastic pollution through a collaborative mechanism involving government guidance, enterprise leadership, industry cooperation, and public participation, transforming fishermen from "marine exploiters" to "marine guardians" [1][5]. Group 1: Background and Challenges - Dachen Island, a national first-class fishing port and tourist destination, faced significant marine waste challenges, with each fishing boat generating an average of 500 kilograms of marine plastic waste annually [3][5]. - The island's remote location resulted in high costs for waste transportation, leading to a stagnation in waste management efforts [5]. Group 2: Implementation of the "Blue Cycle" Model - In 2019, the Zhejiang provincial government, in collaboration with Zhejiang Lanjing Technology Co., launched the "Blue Cycle" governance model to convert waste into wealth [5][7]. - The local government incentivized participation through a dual approach of "high-price recycling + public welfare jobs," encouraging residents to engage in marine waste collection [7]. Group 3: Community Engagement and Results - The initiative has fostered a growing awareness of marine protection among residents, with many actively participating in waste collection and even obtaining waste classification certificates [7]. - A total of 15 standardized marine waste collection points have been established in Taizhou, with the model being promoted to other cities like Ningbo and Zhoushan, engaging over 1,300 coastal residents in marine conservation efforts [7].