China’s zero-waste activists fight overconsumption | Malay Mail

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BEIJING, Jan 22 — Parcels piled high at sorting centres and drivers speeding down bike lanes to deliver takeout lunches are ubiquitous sights in urban China, where e-commerce and delivery apps have taken over everyday life. But the growing embrace of consumerism is generating mountains of waste:...

Carrie Yu and Joe Harvey, founders of zero-waste shop The Bulk House, pose beside their wardrobe at their home in Beijing. — AFP pic

The zero-waste movement is also grabbing public attention as its vocal followers try to spread the message of mindful consumption. She buys unpackaged groceries at a local market, and makes sure to avoid restaurants that use disposable chopsticks.GoZeroWaste, an organisation set up by Beijing-based activist Elsa Tang, has members in 19 cities across China who meet to swap unwanted items and exchange tips on living more sustainably.

Young people who moved away to cities “just bring so many things with packaging” whenever they return to visit, the 28-year-old said.

 

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