Hangzhou just leveled up its eco-cred! The Zhejiang Province capital has been named one of the United Nations' Top 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste this year – a major flex in sustainable urban development. 🌍✨
The UN Secretary-General's Advisory Board recognized Hangzhou's "green revolution" that's turning coffee cups into construction materials and food waste into energy. Local officials say their smart trash-sorting apps and AI-powered recycling stations (think: tech meets trash cans 🤖🗑️) helped secure the spot.
"This isn't just about bins," says Chen Wei, a Hangzhou resident. "Our entire city breathes sustainability now – from bamboo takeout containers to solar-powered delivery bots."
As climate action dominates 2026's global agenda, Hangzhou's win signals China's growing leadership in urban eco-innovation. Could this inspire Seoul to Tokyo to step up their zero-waste game? 🎯 The world's watching.
