Core Viewpoint - The rapid growth of e-commerce in China has led to a significant increase in express delivery volumes, reaching 1,750.8 billion packages in 2024, a year-on-year growth of 21.5%. However, this surge has resulted in substantial amounts of packaging waste, highlighting challenges in recycling efforts despite some progress driven by policy initiatives [1]. Group 1: Current Challenges - The existing recycling incentive mechanisms lack attractiveness for consumers, leading to low participation rates. For instance, a company offered a 10 yuan coupon for recycling, but the complex process deterred consumers [1]. - High costs associated with sorting, cleaning, and reprocessing packaging materials pose a significant barrier for companies. One express delivery company estimated that the cost of recycling a single cardboard box is as high as 1.2 yuan, resulting in some firms resorting to "fake recycling" to control expenses [1]. - There is a notable disparity in the availability of recycling points, with many being open only during weekdays, conflicting with the schedules of working individuals. Additionally, rural areas and older neighborhoods lack adequate recycling facilities compared to urban communities [1]. Group 2: Recommendations for Improvement - To enhance recycling participation, a dual incentive mechanism of "immediate rewards + social incentives" is proposed. This includes offering 0.5 yuan for each compliant cardboard box recycled and linking recycling actions to benefits in public transport and community services, thereby creating a social credit asset for environmentally friendly behavior [2]. - The establishment of "smart+" recycling networks is recommended, including the installation of intelligent recycling bins in community areas and subway stations to facilitate participation. Additionally, promoting a "reverse logistics" model where delivery personnel collect old packaging during new deliveries can improve recycling efficiency [3]. - Environmental education should be integrated into school curricula to foster ecological awareness among youth. Companies are encouraged to adopt practices similar to JD's "Green Flow Plan," embedding environmental prompts throughout the shopping process to subtly influence consumer behavior [3]. - A clear framework for corporate recycling responsibilities should be established, including annual recycling rate targets to enhance accountability. A comprehensive recycling responsibility-sharing mechanism across the entire supply chain is suggested, alongside increased policy support to encourage community and property involvement in recycling initiatives [3].