Core Insights - Gansu's Linxia City is transforming waste management through innovative recycling methods, turning waste into valuable resources such as energy, animal feed, and construction materials [1][3]. Waste-to-Energy Initiatives - The waste incineration power plant in Linxia has processed 956,000 tons of municipal waste since 2022, generating 28,255.41 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of nearly 630,000 households [1]. Kitchen Waste Recycling - A kitchen waste recycling facility, with an investment of 54.97 million yuan, processes 16 tons of kitchen waste daily, producing 0.8 tons of fly larvae protein feed, 1 ton of crude oil, and 2 tons of organic fertilizer [3]. - The local government mandates restaurants to sign a "Kitchen Waste Recycling Agreement" to ensure proper collection and processing of kitchen waste [3]. Construction Waste Management - The construction waste recycling facility processes an average of 600,000 tons of construction waste annually, producing 38.88 million bricks with a comprehensive utilization rate of 80% [5]. - Recycled construction materials are widely used in local municipal road paving and park construction, promoting a sustainable cycle of urban development and waste reduction [5]. Comprehensive Waste Management System - Linxia's "Zero Waste City" initiative includes a systematic approach to waste management, integrating talent support and technology implementation to establish a comprehensive waste processing system covering solid waste, kitchen waste, and sewage [5]. - The city is also expanding job opportunities related to recycled water utilization and waste resource recovery, further enhancing the recycling ecosystem [5].