In 2019, the Chinese megacity of Shanghai launched a rigorous strategy to reduce solid waste generation. At the time, approximately 26,000 metric tons of waste were produced daily. Six years later, the scenario has changed significantly thanks to intensive investments, awareness campaigns, and the creation of new habits among the population. Since the plan's implementation, the household recycling rate has grown by 10%, and between 35% and 45% o…
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In 2019, the Chinese megacity of Shanghai launched a rigorous strategy to reduce solid waste generation. At the time, approximately 26,000 metric tons of waste were produced daily. Six years later, the scenario has changed significantly thanks to intensive investments, awareness campaigns, and the creation of new habits among the population. Since the plan's implementation, the household recycling rate has grown by 10%, and between 35% and 45% o…