China aims for zero waste imports

China aims for zero waste imports

The nation’s Environment Ministry has revealed that the country is planning to cut imports of solid waste to zero by 2020, as it attempts to reduce pollution. According to Reuters, the country is also aiming to encourage recyclers to tackle the “soaring volumes” of...
Recyclable e-waste in China to double in value

Recyclable e-waste in China to double in value

According to a Greenpeace forecast, the value of recyclable metals derived from China’s e-waste will double its value to approximately $24 billion (€21.3 billion) by 2030. As revealed by Firstpost, China has been striving to “promote recycling of electronic waste” as...
Taiwan introduces DecaBDE controls

Taiwan introduces DecaBDE controls

The island nation’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added the brominated flame retardant to its Toxic Chemicals Substance list, after initially proposing the addition in November. According to Chemical Watch, DecaBDE, which has been found in the casings of...
Progress in US-China trade negotiations

Progress in US-China trade negotiations

“Concrete progress” has been made on the text of the trade agreement being formulated between the two countries, according to Chinese state media. As the South China Morning Post reveals, a telephone conversation was held between Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He, US Trade...