The way Chinese cities are handling plastic waste is changing dramatically - with new household waste separation rules starting in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. There are interesting projects, along with updated waste management laws, designed to encourage increased recycling and better waste separation. But, will this be enough to tackle the insurmountable disposable plastic waste crisis?

Guests:

• Chris Cui - Director at Closed Loop Partners
• Hu Xichao - CEO of Tianqiang
• Ressella Wang - Beijing Resident

Production credits:

Producer and Host: Marcy Trent Long 

Associate producer and Co-Host: YuFei Wu

Shanghai Tianqiang on the ground reporting: Sarah Li

Sound Engineer: Chris Wood

Intro/outro music: Alex Mauboussin

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