China China issues circular on developing sound recycling systems for furniture, appliances, other materials

The circular emphasizes appliance recycling and extended producer responsibility.

China issues circular on developing sound recycling systems for furniture, appliances, other materials

On Feb. 5, 2024, China’s Ministry of Commerce, other government departments and a national organization issued a circular on developing sound recycling systems for furniture, home appliances and other recyclable materials.

This circular includes appliance and furniture recycling target for 2025, as well as plans for appliance and furniture recycling networks, large-scale recycling organizations, recycling model innovation and increased government support.

Author / Responsibility

LIU Yake

Researcher, Research & Consulting Dept. EnviX Ltd.

Business Performance

worked as a research assistant at Department of Environmental Planning and Management, School of Environment, Tsinghua University for 4 years, and then joint in Envix in April, 2022, currently is mainly responsible for consulting on EHS regulation compliance in East Asia.

Background

MA, Environmental Econimics, Hiroshima University

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