让快递包装“瘦下去”“绿起来” 我们在行动

Core Viewpoint - The rapid growth of China's express delivery industry, which has reached 175 billion packages in the past year, poses significant environmental challenges due to packaging waste. The newly revised "Express Delivery Temporary Regulations" emphasizes "green energy-saving" as a development principle, aiming for green, reduced, and recyclable packaging solutions [1][3]. Group 1: Environmental Challenges and Regulations - China's express delivery volume has been the highest globally for several years, with 1750.8 billion packages delivered last year, and this year's milestone was reached 35 days earlier than last year [1]. - The revised regulations incorporate "green energy-saving" as a principle for the express delivery industry, establishing goals for green, reduced, and recyclable packaging [1][3]. - The environmental impact of packaging waste is significant, with an estimated 1.8 million tons of plastic waste generated annually in China [1]. Group 2: Innovations in Packaging - New packaging solutions, such as the fresh-keeping box using gas adjustment technology, can maintain freshness without ice packs, reducing costs and environmental impact [1][3]. - The new fresh-keeping box reduces the volume by approximately 80% compared to traditional foam boxes and can be recycled after use [3]. - The use of biodegradable materials and recycled content in packaging is being promoted, with over 100 million biodegradable bags already in use [3][4]. Group 3: Cost and Efficiency - The cost of green packaging materials is currently 2 to 3 times higher than traditional options, but there is a trend of decreasing costs as production scales up [4]. - The implementation of circular packaging solutions is still low, with daily usage rates below 1%, indicating significant potential for improvement [4][5]. - Companies are focusing on optimizing packaging design and processes to reduce material usage, with one logistics company reporting a 1.2 million ton reduction in paper usage through redesign [7]. Group 4: Industry Collaboration and Consumer Involvement - The government is encouraging collaboration between express delivery companies and e-commerce businesses to promote direct shipping methods that reduce packaging layers [7][9]. - A nationwide packaging recycling network is being established, incentivizing consumers to participate in recycling efforts [5][9]. - The overall transformation towards greener packaging requires a collective effort from the government, businesses, and consumers to create a sustainable ecosystem [9].