Navigating Waste Management Challenges in Urban and Rural Areas

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The chapter explores the intricate difficulties faced in handling waste in various cities, with a spotlight on Chongqing in Southwest China and efforts to clean up the environment in Yunyang County. It delves into initiatives undertaken to combat waste issues in densely populated urban areas and rural regions, emphasizing the importance of balancing economic interests with environmental preservation.

Dear listeners, get ready for an encore as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the year! Zero-waste lifestyle came to people's attention a few years ago when online influencers showed us how to minimize waste. Their methodology, although rather extreme in some people's opinion, has proven that zero-waste is possible at the individual level. Meanwhile, on a wider scale, a growing number of Chinese cities and rural areas are trying to overcome even more challenges to reduce waste. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates