Hey eco-champions and tech fans! 🌊♻️ China's Blue Circle project — developed in east China's Zhejiang Province by the Department of Ecology and Environment together with Zhejiang Lanjing Technology Co., Ltd. — is creating a splash by transforming marine plastic recycling. Launched in 2020, this initiative uses blockchain technology and the Internet of Things to track plastic pollution throughout its entire lifecycle, from collection and regeneration to re-manufacturing and resale. Cool, right?
In 2023, the program received the UN Champions of the Earth award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category, marking a major nod to its innovative approach to tackling marine plastic pollution. This win underscores how technology paired with sustainability can drive huge positive change for our blue planet.
As Chinese President Xi Jinping once said, "The blue planet humans inhabit is not divided into islands by the oceans, but is connected by the oceans to form a community with a shared future." This vision, introduced in 2019 as a call for a maritime community with a shared future, continues to inspire efforts that fuse the blue economy with global cooperation.
For tech-savvy and socially conscious young professionals across South and Southeast Asia, Blue Circle is a stellar example of how smart solutions can lead the way in marine governance and environmental care. Stay tuned for more stories where innovation meets sustainability! 🚀
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