国常会最新部署：固废治理升格为国家行动 循环产业迎新机遇

Core Viewpoint - The State Council has made clear deployments for the comprehensive management of solid waste, emphasizing the need for a systematic approach to curb the growth of solid waste and promote recycling and resource utilization [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Development - The concept of "comprehensive solid waste management action" was first introduced at the Central Economic Work Conference at the end of 2024, with a task set for 2025 to formulate an action plan [1]. - The pace of this initiative has accelerated since 2025, with the National Ecological Environment Protection Work Conference in January 2025 highlighting the formulation of the action plan as a key annual task [1]. - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has been actively involved in discussions and workshops to address key issues in solid waste management, indicating that the action plan is nearing completion and expected to be implemented next year [1]. Group 2: Systematic Approach - The recent State Council meeting outlined a systematic and targeted approach to solid waste management, focusing on reduction, resource utilization, and harmless disposal [2]. - The meeting emphasized the importance of establishing a long-term mechanism for comprehensive management, adhering to the principle that "those who pollute should manage" [4]. - Infrastructure improvements for harmless storage, transportation, and disposal of solid waste are prioritized to enhance resource utilization and promote a circular economy [4]. Group 3: Alignment with National Strategy - The implementation of the solid waste management action aligns with China's strategy to develop a circular economy and improve resource efficiency [4]. - As of the end of 2024, approximately 150,000 waste recycling points and about 1,800 sorting centers are expected to be established, with a target for the comprehensive utilization rate of major solid wastes to reach 59% by 2024, an increase of 3 percentage points from 2020 [4].