8moon5On [date], the Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment convened a province-wide meeting to advance the construction of “zero-waste cities.” The meeting briefed participants on the progress of the province-wide special campaign to address the illegal dumping and disposal of solid waste, summarized the achievements in “zero-waste city” construction, and reviewed and planned key tasks. Zhao Hui, member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director-General of the Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment, and Director of the Department’s Law Enforcement Bureau, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.

The meeting pointed out that advancing “zero-waste city” development is a crucial component of building a Beautiful China, an important measure to safeguard public health, and an inevitable requirement for accelerating the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development. since2022Since the comprehensive rollout of “Zero-Waste City” construction across Shandong Province began last year, relevant departments have worked in concert to achieve high-quality completion of the construction tasks, resulting in a generally high level of implementation and accumulating valuable experience for further advancing the initiative during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

The meeting emphasized that the 15th Five-Year Plan period represents a critical window for advancing “zero-waste cities” from the stage of “construction” to that of “full implementation.”We must engage in overall planning and effectively integrate it with plans across all sectors.Coordinate and set targets for waste reduction at the source, comprehensive utilization, and standardized disposal, and work in full synergy to advance the transition of “zero-waste cities” from the “construction” phase to the “completion” phase.We must pursue reform and innovation to explore new models for the comprehensive management of solid waste.With the courage and wisdom to pursue reform and innovation, we will concentrate our efforts on achieving breakthroughs in institutional innovation, technological innovation, market innovation, and regulatory innovation, thereby enhancing the quality and effectiveness of “zero-waste city” development.It is essential to focus on key priorities and advance construction tasks in all areas without compromise.All relevant departments should work in concert to coordinate and advance key tasks across the industrial, agricultural, construction, residential, and hazardous waste sectors, thereby promoting…“The 15th Five-Year Plan”It has been at the forefront of “zero-waste city” development.

Responsible officials from the relevant divisions of each member unit of the provincial special task force for “Zero-Waste City” construction, as well as from the Provincial Health Commission and the Provincial Animal Husbandry Bureau, together with the principal officials of the Solid Waste Management Division of the Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment and the Provincial Center for Solid Waste and Hazardous Chemical Pollution Prevention, attended the meeting.

Source: Shandong Provincial Department of Ecological EnvironmentSolid Waste Management Office