China is transforming waste management into a major economic and environmental opportunity by repurposing discarded materials into valuable resources. Through advanced recycling technologies and industrial innovation, the country is scaling up efforts to convert plastic, metal, and electronic waste into reusable products, reducing landfill dependence. Policies encouraging circular economies and foreign investment in waste-processing facilities are accelerating this shift. The approach highlights how industrial waste can be turned into a sustainable growth driver.
China is turning trash into treasure on a vast scale The Economist
