China Aims for Effective Urban Waste Management by 2030

China aims to achieve effective urban waste management by 2030, focusing on waste segregation, reuse, and environmentally friendly lifestyles. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announced the plan during a national conference and launched a nationwide awareness week for waste classification. China has implemented waste classification systems in almost all residential areas of its provincial-level cities and is prioritizing safe waste management to support urban development and environmental protection.