Garbage Sorting, New Trend of Green Living

Reduce pollution, save resources, build beautiful homes together - garbage sorting makes the environment better

Garbage Sorting is Urgent

With the acceleration of urbanization, the amount of domestic waste generated in China is increasing year by year. According to statistics, urban domestic waste nationwide exceeds 200 million tons annually and grows at a rate of 8%-10% per year. Unsorted waste not only occupies large amounts of land but also pollutes soil, water sources, and air, endangering human health. Garbage sorting has become a key measure to solve the "garbage siege" problem.

Reduce Environmental Pollution

Garbage sorting can effectively reduce pollution from hazardous waste to the environment, especially waste batteries, light bulbs containing heavy metals, preventing them from entering soil and water bodies.

Conserve Natural Resources

Recycling 1 ton of waste paper can produce 800kg of good paper, equivalent to saving 17 trees. Garbage sorting enables resource recycling.

Reduce Processing Costs

Sorted garbage is easier to process, recyclables create economic value, kitchen waste can be converted into organic fertilizer, significantly reducing garbage processing costs.

Garbage Sorting Guide

Domestic waste is usually divided into four categories. Mastering correct sorting methods is the first step to practicing environmental protection:

Recyclable Waste

Recyclable household waste

Common Items:

  • Waste paper: newspapers, books, cartons, etc.
  • Plastic: beverage bottles, plastic toys, etc.
  • Glass: wine bottles, glasses, etc.
  • Metal: cans, metal utensils, etc.
  • Fabric: old clothes, bed sheets, etc.

Hazardous Waste

Direct or potential harm to human health or natural environment

Common Items:

  • Waste batteries: rechargeable batteries, button batteries
  • Waste light tubes: fluorescent tubes, energy-saving lamps
  • Waste medicine: expired drugs, medicine bottles
  • Chemical products: paint, pesticides
  • Mercury-containing products: thermometers, blood pressure monitors

Kitchen Waste

Perishable household waste

Common Items:

  • Food scraps: leftovers, fruit peels, fruit cores
  • Food processing waste: tea leaves, coffee grounds
  • Expired food: pastries, meat
  • Plants: fallen leaves, broken branches
  • Animal feed: pet food

Residual Waste

Other household waste not in the above categories

Common Items:

  • Contaminated paper: toilet paper, napkins
  • Disposable utensils: paper cups, plastic bags
  • Ceramic fragments: bowls, dishes, flower pots
  • Dust and hair: cigarette butts, dust
  • Hard-to-recycle items: large bones, durian shells

Four Steps of Garbage Sorting

1

Source Separation

Set up different bins at home for preliminary sorting

2

Correct Disposal

Place sorted garbage into corresponding colored bins in the community

3

Professional Transport

Different categories transported by specialized vehicles to processing centers

4

Category Processing

Recyclables reused, kitchen waste composted, hazardous waste specially treated

Join the Garbage Sorting Action

Start today, start with every family! Garbage sorting is not only an environmental action but also a social responsibility. Let's practice a green lifestyle together and leave a better home for future generations.

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