China.EN Pollution

China's State Council and Central Committee have issued new guidelines for the "fight against pollution". Not only is the goal to reduce CO2 emissions, but air and water pollution as well.

Von Nico Beckert

China has a plastic problem. Trash is everywhere, and a modern waste and recycling management system are only just in the works. Beijing wants to counteract this issue with bioplastics. Huge production capacities are planned. However, the benefits of bioplastics without industrial composting are limited, and there is the added problem of a lack of facilities.

Von Christiane Kühl

China wants to put a price tag on the environment. The idea behind it: If nature has a financial value, it is more likely to be protected. This not only has consequences for companies able to gain points for their environmental score, similar to the social credit system. But for the careers of Chinese officials, the preservation of "ecological goods" could also soon become just as important as economic growth – one of their responsibilities.

Von Nico Beckert

On average, one in two companies assessed by environmental inspectors in China has numerous air pollution problems. The Ministry of Environmental Protection stated it inspected nearly 1,600 companies in environmentally intensive key industries such as steel, chemicals and construction materials in May.

Von Nico Beckert