Recycling: China takes it seriously |
On July 1st, Shanghai launched(颁布)a new and very strict recycling law. People who fail to obey it could be fined as much as 200 yuan(30)while the fine for companies can beashig has 50, 000 yuan(7, 285). And many were fined. It became a hot topic in Shanghai, even around China. All major cities in China are expected to start similar garbage classification(分类) within the year. |
WHY RECYCLE |
Too much garbage: Everything about China is big. When it comes to garbage, there are 215 million tons of each year, and still growing, by as high as 10% every year. Too much pollution: Landfill and burning, two main disposal methods(处理方法) in China, are problematic in themselves and could lead to more pollution if handled improperly(处理不当). Too many usable: There are many usable materials in garbage, and trash sorting can help collect such recyclables more efficiently. Even compost(肥料) can be used. |
HOW TO SORT |
Most Chinese cities classify(分类) garbage into four categories:Recyclables: Newspapers, mirrors, plastics, cans, glass, fabrics, and abandoned electronics. Kitchen waste: perishables(易腐的) such as leftovers, offal(动物内脏), fruit peel, tea grounds, as well as eggshells and fallen leaves of potted plants. Others: disposable(一次性的)dishware, broken bowls and dishes, tissues, diapers(尿布), plastic wrap, and large animal bones. Dangerous waste: rechargeable batteries, lighting tubes, expired(过期的) medicines, mercury thermometers (水银温度计)and etc. |
In addition to fines, Chinese cities are taking other measures as well. For example, Lectures(讲座) on trash sorting have been given at kindergartens, elementary and middle schools. People who properly classify garbage can receive points and regularly exchange the points for small. pngts. If you want to know more about recycling in China, please click chinadaily. com. cn. |
The Greens, from Australia, like swimming and playing volleyball. They are going to spend their holiday on the beach. Zheng Yuan, a middle school student, wants to take a trip with a little money. And he would like to know something about the village life. Miss White, a young and busy manager, needs a holiday to relax herself. She would like to visit a museum where she can learn something about Chinese history. Lin Yan, a nurse in a hospital in Guangzhou, likes skating very much. She hopes to spend her 21st birthday somewhere cold. Jiahuan, a university student, really likes climbing mountains. She wants to go climbing with her classmates this weekend. | A. The Palace Museum The Palace Museum is in the center of Beijing. It has a long history and it is one of the most comprehensive(综合的) museum in China. There you can enjoy Chinese history, art and so on. B. Baiyun Mountain Baiyun Mountain is a park with natural hills and waters. It is really a wonderful sightseeing place. You cam climb the mountain in the early morning to enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful sights. C. One Week on Sun Island, Harbin Take a one﹣week holiday on Sun Island. Enjoy a relaxing life in the Full Moon Hotel and the beautiful sights of Sun Lake. Skating, skiing and other winter sports are popular here. D. Seaside Scenery in Sanya People like to play along the beach in Sanya, Hainan Province. There are great sights and sunshine. You can swim and play beach volleyball there. E. Two Weeks in Panyu Panyu has all kinds of fruit and vegetables. People call it " the land of fish and rice" as well as " a land of culture". F. A Five﹣day holiday in Zhuhai Relax yourself for a five﹣day holiday in Zhuhai. Clean and clear air as well as the local food is right for you. G. Farm Holidays in Qingyuan Come and spend your holiday on a farm in Qingyuan for one month if you want to work with the farmers. Rooms, food and trips are all provided for free. You only need to pay a little for the traffic. |
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