In China the disposal of waste are responsible for 18 million people

    

Only in China, recycling of used resources — ferrous and nonferrous metals, plastic, tires, paper, electronic equipment, cars and vessels engaged more than 100 thousand enterprises, employing 18 million people. Last year was disposed of 160 million tons of waste, the total cost 481,7 billion yuan.

The authors of the report note that in comparison to using primary raw materials, recycling of used resources gives an obvious advantage from the point of view of energy saving and reduction of harmful emissions. For example, based on the amount recycled in 2013 resources, it is possible to conclude that the year was saved 173 million tons of coal equivalent (4.6% of total energy consumption of the country). You can also talk about reduction of emissions of wastewater, sulfur dioxide and solid waste.



Source: greenevolution.ru