Over three decades, Shanghai has shapeshifted into one of the most futuristic metropolises in the world. With a new year on the horizon, the city will continue to thrive with many projects ready to enhance the way we live. So, what are some of the latest developments around town and how will they affect life in Shanghai? Let's find out as we delve into transportation, urban planning and city-wide initiatives planned for 2019 and beyond.
If looking toward 2019 you see yourself becoming more environmentally aware, find out how you can participate in projects around Shanghai with Green Initiatives. This non-profit turned social enterprise focuses on sustainability through a variety of awareness programs and impact projects, that address environmental and social issues.
Right now, there are three initiatives for the Shanghai community to embrace. You can go green by avoiding single-use plastic utensils at outlets around the city and changing your habits around unwanted electronic products and clothing.
Plastic Free F&B
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A current Green Initiatives campaign working its way through the Shanghai food and beverage community until the end of the year is 'Plastic Free F&B,' which aims at encouraging outlets around the city to use less single-use plastics for dine-in customers. This includes non-recyclable plastic cutlery, plates, straws, styrofoam containers and takeaway paper cups. It's a campaign that we can easily engage with, and become more aware of the way we utilize plastics that harm the environment.
To find out more about Plastic Free F&B, scan the QR code.
[WE] Project
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The ongoing initiative [WE] Project aims to provide the local Shanghai community with a transparent, systematic and environmentally-friendly way to dispose of unwanted and broken electronic products, to reduce the quantity that is buried in landfills or incinerated. This, in turn, prevents harmful toxins from being released into the air, water and soil. Instead of throwing away your old or broken electronics, you can recycle them at one of the [WE] Project collection boxes or even better, adopt a box for your business. This includes small household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, irons and toasters to electronic devices like DVD players and television screens.
To find out more about [WE] Project, scan the QR code.
RE:FORM
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The RE:FORM initiative was created to change the way consumers engage with fashion by raising awareness of the environmental and social impact of clothing consumption and providing a system to recycle and reuse unwanted clothing. Companies, educational institutions and retail stores can establish collection boxes to help facilitate this. Individuals can engage with the initiative by taking on a 'less is more' approach when it comes to purchasing: buying fewer products of better quality. Also, any unwanted clothing can be donated via a RE:FORM collection box to ensure they are recycled responsibly.
To find out more about RE:FORM, scan the QR code.
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