Core Insights - The article highlights the innovative technologies developed by companies in Hangzhou High-tech Zone (Binjiang) that transform waste into valuable resources, contributing to a "green refining revolution" driven by technological innovation [4][10]. Group 1: Waste-to-Energy Technologies - The "oil-water separator" patented by Weifulai Technology enables precise extraction of waste oil from kitchen waste, achieving an oil recovery rate of 3%-5% from 100 tons of kitchen waste, potentially yielding 3-5 tons of oil daily [6][10]. - China United Engineering's automated pyrolysis production line processes 20,000 tons of waste tires annually, producing approximately 48% pyrolysis oil, 40% carbon black, and 12% combustible gas, with the oil priced at around 4,000 yuan per ton [7][10]. - The low-temperature degreasing energy-saving and carbon-reducing device developed by Luhong Technology uses hydrodynamic cavitation to achieve effective oil removal, reducing waste liquid emissions by over 50% and saving 1.2 million yuan in energy costs annually for a single paint shop [9][10]. Group 2: Environmental Impact and Economic Benefits - The technologies implemented by these companies not only reduce waste but also create a circular economy, where by-products are reused in manufacturing processes, exemplified by the recycling of carbon black back into tire production [7][10]. - The integration of these technologies into various industries, including automotive manufacturing, demonstrates a significant reduction in carbon emissions, with one example showing a decrease of 1,540 tons of carbon emissions annually [9][10]. - The Hangzhou High-tech Zone aims to establish a comprehensive circular economy industry chain, continuously updating its "dual carbon industry map" to support the construction of a "waste-free city" [10].

每经记者 王郁彪 每经编辑 董兴生 在全球气候治理的大背景下，循环经济作为应对气候变化和环境挑战的战略解决方案，逐渐成为企业战略的关键组成部分。 4月18日，国际环保机构野生救援（（WildAid））联合可持续发展及ESG咨询机构商道纵横在北京共同发布了《公众气候行动手册3.0版》，首次聚焦企业 消费者关系，为气候账单做减法。 通常来讲，酒类产品的生产、包装等环节会产生大量废弃物。因此，推动包装材料回收利用，进一步优化原材料采购、生产流程以及能源管理，对一家酒企 的碳减排和避免资源浪费至关重要。 作为一家供应链遍布全球的国际酒企，保乐力加（Pernod Ricard）如何确保供应链的"气候韧性"，又如何在中国市场创新实践？在本次《公众气候行动手册 3.0版》发布之际，保乐力加方面接受了《每日经济新闻》记者的书面专访。 图片来源：每日经济新闻 资料图 从原料到生产，如何做到可持续？ 保乐力加方面告诉记者，公司通过优化和保护自然资源的方式来设计、生产和分销产品，从而最大限度减少每一个步骤中可能产生的资源浪费和温室气体排 放。 谈及中国市场，保乐力加举例表示，公司位于四川峨眉山的叠川麦芽威士忌酒厂在运营过程中100 ...

摘要 从远景动力RE100承诺看锂电行业零碳转型。 4 月 22 日—— 2025 世界地球日当天， 远景动力 （ AESC ） 宣布 加入 RE100 全球 绿色 倡 议，承诺其全球运营 将 在 2025 财年底前完全使用可再生电力。 此前 LG 、三星也 已 宣布加入 RE100 并作出承诺，远景动力 此次 设定了行业内相对领先的时 间表， 因此成为目前锂电行业承诺最早实现 100% 使用可再生电力的企业。 同时 ，这也折射出 锂电 企业 在全球气候目标和市场压力下，正加速向可持续运营转型。 RE100 是一项由 国际 气候组织 (The Climate Group) 、 碳信息披露项目 (Carbon Disclosure Project) 合作 发起的 全球性倡议， 旨在联合 全球 极具影响力 的企业共同承诺 （最迟到 2050 年） 100% 使用 可再生电力 ， 截至目前已吸引超 4 00 家来自不同行业和地区 的国际企业参与 。 推动这一转型的力量来自政策和市场两端。 在中国， " 双碳 " 目标正逐步落实到具体产业政策，对电池制造等行业的能耗与碳排放提出更严 约束，电池产品碳足迹核算国家标准的 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the commitment of Envision AESC to the RE100 global initiative, aiming for 100% renewable energy usage by the end of fiscal year 2025, highlighting the lithium battery industry's shift towards sustainable operations under climate goals and market pressures [2][3]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The transition towards zero-carbon operations in the lithium battery industry is driven by both policy and market forces, with stricter energy consumption and carbon emission regulations being implemented in China and the EU's new battery regulations linking carbon performance to market access [3][4]. - Major automotive manufacturers like Volkswagen and BMW are setting their own carbon neutrality goals, which are influencing battery suppliers to align with these reduction requirements [3][4]. Group 2: Corporate Actions - Envision AESC has become the first battery company to achieve operational carbon neutrality in 2022 and has launched the world's first carbon-neutral power and energy storage batteries [6]. - The company operates 100% on green electricity at its facilities in Ordos, Cangzhou, and Extremadura, Spain, with the Ordos facility utilizing a combination of wind, solar, and green hydrogen [6]. - CATL aims to increase its core operational renewable electricity ratio to 74.51% by the end of 2024, having established nine "zero-carbon factories" [6]. Group 3: Circular Economy Initiatives - Companies are increasingly focusing on establishing a circular economy by enhancing battery recycling and material regeneration processes, creating a closed-loop system for resources [7][9]. - EVE Energy has launched a battery recycling line with an annual processing capacity of 20,000 tons [8]. - CATL has achieved a recycling rate of over 96.5% for its industrial solid waste and is collaborating with international partners to establish battery recycling pilot plants [9]. Group 4: Technological Innovations - Envision AESC employs the EnOS smart IoT operating system and the Ark carbon management platform for lifecycle carbon footprint analysis, ensuring transparency and traceability [10]. - CATL's carbon chain system, operational by the end of 2023, integrates carbon emission data collection and analysis across the entire lithium battery value chain [10]. - EVE Energy has partnered with SGS to launch the E-Carbon carbon accounting platform for intelligent carbon emission management [10]. Group 5: Supply Chain Collaboration - Companies like Zhongxin Innovation have set reduction targets for their supply chains, aiming for a 10% annual decrease in emissions [11]. - Several companies are establishing zero-carbon factories in Europe, including Envision AESC and CATL, to comply with regulations and meet customer demands [11]. - The overall trend indicates that deep operational decarbonization and transparent value chains are becoming essential for market access, supply chain resilience, and investor trust in the lithium battery sector [11].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the intersection of environmental protection and business innovation, highlighting the potential of reusable packaging and sustainable practices to reduce plastic waste and promote economic growth [3][34]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The global reusable market is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2030, driven by major corporations like Starbucks and Unilever investing in reusable packaging solutions [3]. - The International Energy Agency reports that 99% of plastic production relies on fossil fuels, underscoring the urgent need to transition to sustainable alternatives [3]. Group 2: Case Studies - **Glassia**: A Vietnamese company providing high-quality drinking water in reusable glass bottles, which can be used up to 30 times, reducing costs and promoting a circular economy [5][9]. - **Danone Indonesia**: Collaborated with IZIFILL to launch smart water stations that allow consumers to refill their own containers, significantly cutting down on single-use plastic bottles [12][14]. - **Vytal**: A German startup offering a platform for reusable food and beverage packaging, currently operating in 22 countries and having saved over 15 million single-use items [16][18]. - **Infinity Box**: An Indian platform providing reusable food containers for corporate clients, successfully avoiding around 70,000 single-use packages daily [20][24]. - **Smartfill**: A South African company utilizing IoT technology to offer bulk retail solutions, improving profit margins for retailers by 17% to 32% [25][27]. - **Mercado Circular**: A Mexican initiative providing refillable packaging for household cleaning and personal care products, saving consumers 10% to 30% on costs while reducing plastic waste [29][32]. Group 3: Economic and Environmental Benefits - Reusable models not only mitigate plastic pollution but also yield significant economic benefits for businesses and consumers alike [39]. - The successful implementation of these models demonstrates the importance of continuous innovation and collaboration among businesses, brands, and communities [39]. Group 4: Policy and Regulatory Support - Government policies and regulations play a crucial role in creating a favorable market environment for reusable models, encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable practices [39].

新乡化纤总工程师、白鹭新材料研究院院长谢跃亭介绍，DT溶剂法再生纤维素纤维(瑞赛尔)项目采用 了新乡化纤全球首创拥有自主知识产权的再生纺丝技术。项目自主研发的DT绿色复合溶剂体系，在常 温条件下即可柔性溶解废旧棉纺织品，生产再生纤维素纤维。这种技术彻底颠覆了传统溶剂体系需要 高温溶解、高压输送的工艺，且溶剂回收利用率高达99%以上，真正构建起"回收—加工—消费—再回 收"的闭环体系，为纺织行业低碳转型提供了具有自主知识产权的创新技术与工艺。 中国纺织经济研究中心主任华珊表示，瑞赛尔纤维生产线的投产，标志着我国废旧纺织品循环利用技 术又迈出了坚实的一步。这不仅是新乡化纤发展史上的里程碑，更是我国再生纤维技术的重大突破。 新乡化纤经过3年的探索实践，攻克了一个个技术难题，形成了DT溶剂法再生纤维素纤维的技术突 破，实现了"以消费后的纺织品制造新纤维"的完整闭环循环体系。这是我国废旧纺织品高值化利用路 径的成功实践，更为时尚产业循环经济的转型提供了有力支撑。 中国化学纤维工业协会会长陈新伟表示，瑞赛尔项目的核心技术亮点在于自主研发的DT绿色复合溶剂 体系在常温条件下即可溶解废旧棉纺织品，省去了制浆粕的环节，产线工艺 ...

Core Viewpoint - The efficient recycling of iridium in the precious metal recovery sector is a key technological focus, driven by its high density and resistance to high temperatures and corrosion, making it valuable in aerospace, electronics, and chemical catalysis [1][3]. Group 1: Physical Separation - Ensuring iridium materials are free from contaminating impurities is the starting point of the recycling process [1]. - The physical separation process employs a combination of "multi-stage screening + high-temperature pyrolysis" to remove mechanical impurities and organic contaminants, enhancing the initial purity of iridium from 60-75% to over 85% [1]. Group 2: Chemical Extraction - After physical separation, iridium still contains impurities such as platinum and rhodium, requiring chemical methods for atomic-level purification [3]. - The chemical extraction process involves "concentrated nitric acid dissolution - complex separation - electrochemical reduction," achieving a current efficiency of over 92% and producing sponge iridium with a purity exceeding 99.5% [3]. Group 3: Refining and Purification - Even after the first two processes, trace impurities may remain, necessitating electrochemical refining to achieve "self-purification" [5]. - The refining process can elevate iridium purity to over 99.99% while simultaneously recovering platinum group metals, with a recovery rate exceeding 98% [5]. Group 4: Technological Value and Industry Outlook - The "physical - chemical - electrochemical" three-tier recycling system creates a complete technical chain from impurity separation to atomic purification, overcoming energy consumption issues of traditional methods and waste liquid treatment challenges [7]. - With the surge in demand for iridium driven by emerging industries such as 5G communication and hydrogen energy catalysis, this technology is poised to support the closed-loop utilization of precious metal resources [7][8]. - Future advancements, including microwave-assisted dissolution and ionic liquid extraction, are expected to further enhance the efficiency and purity of iridium recovery, promoting the development of a higher-level circular economy [8].

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of multiple subsidiaries by China Resource Recycling Group aims to enhance the country's resource recycling capabilities and ensure resource security, focusing on key sectors such as battery recycling, new energy devices, non-ferrous metals, and plastic recycling [1][5][6]. Group 1: Company Developments - Recently, China Resource Recycling Group has established nine subsidiaries, with registered capital ranging from 300 million to 1 billion RMB, focusing on various sectors including battery, vehicle, and electronic recycling [4][5]. - The group has signed strategic cooperation agreements with eight entities, including China Industrial and Commercial Bank and State Power Investment Corporation, to enhance its operational capabilities [4][5]. Group 2: Industry Growth - The recycling industry in China is rapidly expanding, with the output value expected to reach 5 trillion RMB by 2025, as outlined in the "14th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Development" [2][8]. - In 2020, China's resource output rate improved by approximately 26% compared to 2015, with significant recycling volumes reported for steel, paper, and non-ferrous metals [8]. Group 3: Strategic Goals - China Resource Recycling Group aims to create leading enterprises in various recycling sectors, establishing a strategic material recycling and reserve system to ensure resource security [6][8]. - The group is committed to innovation in technology, management, and business models, focusing on high-end, intelligent, and green development in the recycling industry [5][9].

Core Insights - The increasing number of idle and discarded mobile phones in China is projected to reach 6 billion units during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, highlighting a significant waste management challenge [1] - The recovery rate of discarded mobile phones is low, with only 20 to 30 million units recycled out of 60 to 70 million units generated annually, primarily due to depreciation costs and privacy concerns [1] - Recent initiatives, such as the "Chip Shattered Worry-Free" WeChat mini-program, aim to enhance the safety and efficiency of mobile phone recycling, addressing data security issues and promoting resource recovery [2] Industry Challenges - The recycling of old mobile phones has been characterized by fragmentation, with consumers often opting for second-hand platforms, leading to issues such as data leakage risks and lack of transparency in pricing mechanisms [2] - The current recycling process faces pain points including inadequate post-sale support and an imperfect grading system, which need to be addressed to improve the recycling ecosystem [2] Solutions and Innovations - The successful trial run of the China Resource Environment Mobile Phone Safe Recycling Project marks a step towards standardized and secure recycling services, ensuring consumer privacy and data security through a transparent process [2] - Transitioning from rough recycling to intensive disposal and then to refined utilization is essential for promoting high-quality development in the circular economy, necessitating technological innovation and market mechanism upgrades [3]

Group 1: Ecological Restoration and Biodiversity - The Shandong Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve is experiencing a surge in bird breeding, with larger eggs and earlier nesting times for the endangered crested ibis, indicating improved ecological conditions [1] - The average PM2.5 concentration in Shandong reached record lows last year, reflecting significant changes due to green and low-carbon transformation efforts [1] - The reserve has seen an increase in biodiversity, with bird species rising from 187 to 374 due to successful ecological restoration efforts [2] Group 2: Economic Opportunities from Ecological Practices - The removal of the invasive species Spartina alterniflora has led to the restoration of native vegetation and increased habitat for waterbirds, with a total investment of approximately 500 million yuan for the restoration of 131,000 acres [2] - The transformation of Aishan Village into an economic hub through the cultivation of mugwort has generated over 300,000 yuan annually for the village collective and created jobs for more than 300 people [3] Group 3: Circular Economy Innovations - The Xinfang Modern Agricultural Industrial Park utilizes CO2 from industrial waste to enhance strawberry production, demonstrating effective resource recycling [4] - The North Chen Advanced Recycling Technology Company has developed a safe and efficient method for recycling retired lithium batteries, achieving over 99% recovery of electrolytes [5] Group 4: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability - Shandong Hongcan Material Technology Company has reduced the production time for aluminum alloy automotive parts from over 120 minutes to just 140 seconds, achieving over 10% energy savings per ton produced [6] - The introduction of compressed air energy storage systems in Shandong is aimed at stabilizing renewable energy supply, with a project capable of generating 600 million kWh annually and reducing carbon emissions by 490,000 tons [8]