As China launches its 15th Five-Year Plan this year, all eyes are on its eco-transformation – and one southern city is turning garbage into gold 💎. CGTN’s BizFocus Episode 140 reveals how innovative waste management is reshaping urban development while putting dinner on the table.
🔍 Through street-level reporting, the series shows recycling plants doubling as community hubs where residents exchange recyclables for groceries 🥦📦. "We’re building circular economies that feed families and factories," says environmental analyst Li Wei in the episode.
With 68% of China’s energy now coming from non-fossil sources (up 12% since 2025), the documentary highlights next-gen waste-to-energy plants using AI sorting bots 🤖 and blockchain-tracked carbon credits. The featured city has already reduced landfill waste by 40% this year alone.
🌏 For young eco-innovators: This isn’t just about bins – it’s about reimagining urban life. As one Gen-Z engineer quips: "Our trash cans are smarter than my first boyfriend."
