Group 1 - Hangzhou has been selected as one of the "20 Zero Waste Cities" globally by the United Nations Zero Waste Advisory Committee, marking another international recognition in ecological civilization construction after the successful "Waste-Free Asian Games" [1] - The city has implemented a smart waste management platform that connects 7,361 waste collection points, 1,780 collection vehicles, 9 incineration plants, and 11 kitchen waste treatment facilities, enabling traceable management of waste from generation to disposal [1] - The "Internet + Recycling" model in Yuhang and Linping districts allows residents to call for recycling services via an app, resulting in the collection of approximately 400,000 tons of recyclable resources and the issuance of over 110 million yuan in "environmental currency" since 2022 [1] Group 2 - The "Whale Spirit Recycling Bus" in Xihu District collects low-value recyclable materials, achieving a total collection of 1,584 tons over three years and saving approximately 9.37 million yuan in waste disposal costs [2] - Hangzhou's zero waste case will be showcased globally on March 30, 2026, during the "International Zero Waste Day" events in cities like New York and Nairobi [2]
杭州入选联合国“20个零废物城市”
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2026-01-07 07:06