Hey fam! 🌱 Ever heard of a zero-waste mega sports fest? The Chinese mainland’s 15th National Games, happening from November 9–21, just set the bar as the first carbon-neutral edition ever. No kidding, they’re going green and digital at every step! ✨
In Guangdong Province’s competition zone, 89 venues—over 90% revamped from old facilities—are hosting everything from football and volleyball to table tennis and 3×3 basketball. Talk about upcycling on steroids! 🔄🏟
Take Guangzhou’s iconic Tianhe Sports Center: once the star of the 2010 Asian Games, now supercharged with low-emission glass and insulated window frames that bounce back solar heat. This trick alone cuts the AC load big time, saving you cool breezes and serious energy 💨❄️.
The stadium’s DC inverter air-conditioning system is next-level energy-saving, trimming consumption by 11–23% beyond usual standards. Plus, LED lights + smart controls dial illumination up or down on demand, slashing power use by 45% or more. Talk about smart lighting! 💡⚡️
Event organizers also tackled everything else: digital ticketing, waste-free catering, and real-time carbon tracking. It’s like your favorite app, but IRL—monitor emissions, optimize resources, and cheer on your team in a guilt-free, eco-friendly zone. 📱🥳
For young pros and students hustling between Wi-Fi and workouts in Mumbai, Bangkok, or Jakarta, this is major inspo. Sustainable tech isn’t just for labs—it’s shaping next-gen events. Who’s ready to bring some of these hacks to your city’s big gatherings? 🌍🙌
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Green, digital, waste-free: China's carbon-neutral National Games
cgtn.com
