Hello, amigos! Have you ever wondered how technology and environmental care can team up for a cleaner ocean? In east China's Zhejiang Province, a groundbreaking initiative known as Blue Circle is making serious waves. This marine plastic recycling program, launched in 2020 by the Department of Ecology and Environment along with Zhejiang Lanjing Technology Co., Ltd., is the largest of its kind.
Using blockchain technology and the Internet of Things, Blue Circle tracks every step of plastic pollution—from collection and regeneration to re-manufacturing and resale. 🚀 This innovative approach not only fights marine plastic pollution but also pushes forward the development of the blue economy.
In 2023, the program received the UN 2023 Champions of the Earth award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category, the highest environmental honor awarded by the UN Environment Programme. This accolade highlights China's creative solutions in marine environmental protection and its steady contribution to global ocean governance.
As Chinese President Xi Jinping once said, "The blue planet humans inhabit is not divided into islands by the oceans, but is connected by the oceans to form a community with a shared future, where people of all countries share weal and woe." In 2019, he set forth the vision of building a maritime community with a shared future—a vision that now fuels greater maritime cooperation and innovation.
Blue Circle is more than just a recycling program. It’s a shining example of how cutting-edge technology and environmental stewardship can come together to safeguard our blue planet. So, ride the wave of this environmental revolution and stay tuned for more stories that inspire change! 🌊♻️
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