Imagine a place where abandoned mines transform into lush green paradises, and ocean plastic gets a second life as trendy furniture. Welcome to Yucun Village – the birthplace of China’s eco-revival movement – where former UN climate champion Erik Solheim kicks off his sustainability deep-dive. 🎥
From Mining Ruins to Green Oasis
Once pockmarked by mining pollution, Yucun now blooms with bamboo forests and tea fields. Why? Locans embraced President Xi Jinping’s mantra: "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." 💧🌳 The village’s glow-up proves eco-priorities can fuel tourism and tech – without sacrificing nature.
Plastic Waste’s Second Life
Next stop: coastal labs where scientists turn fishing nets and bottles into stylish home goods. Think Netflix’s Abstract meets Shark Tank – Solheim explores how China’s circular economy could rewrite the rules of sustainability. ♻️
Stay tuned for Episode 2 as we trek to carbon-neutral cities and vertical forests! 🏙️🌿
