Latest comments posted about Stand-off in Beijing on ChinaDialogue en-gb http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/3497-Stand-off-in-Beijing http://staging.chinadialogue.net/images/cdlogo.gif http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/3497-Stand-off-in-Beijing The public do trust the treatment of incineration. It is the government they don't trust. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:28:43 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9867 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9867 Why is the garbage classification so difficult in China? Every time I see trash piled up carelessly in the village, it’s easy to tell that there are recyclable items mixed in with trash. Not to mention the recycle bins next to rubbish bins all over the city. Can the things that we throw away become usable resources? Is rubbish really useless? At the very least, kitchen waste can turn into compost and bottles and jars can be reused. Why is Japan capable of accomplishing this? Why can’t such a powerful country like China accomplish this? Don’t blame the people! Blame the government! It should really take action! (Translated by Michelle Deeter) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:58:01 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9869 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9869 I do not think that what Comment 3 refers to as 'people's awareness of waste seperation' is the big issue. Waste separation is not difficult for a family of three. Taking into account issues such as material and space, many households dispose of paper, plastic and glassware seperate from other kitchen waste. However when they leave the home and go downstairs, then there is 'no difference between you and me'. The problem is that the government does not have sufficient determination, and so the people have no faith. I absolutely do not believe that even if I separate my waste, that they will take it to a waste disposal centre where is will be properly separated. Waste seperation is not an issue that cannot be resolved by placing several different rubbish bins along the street. The most important link in the chain is where the waste ends up. So that people can believe that their own individual actions are not meaningless. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:51:50 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9856 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9856 With regard to the waste disposal problem, the government should take action on people's awareness of waste separation. If they raised people's awareness and understanding of how you can economize by separating waste, the implementation of the measures the government put forth concerning waste disposal would be more successful. Strengthening the education of the population is also very important. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:38:13 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9855 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9855 Garbage classification is not that simple. It is definitely not just a question of separating garbage in the rubbish bin. Whether or not burning garbage is a feasible idea totally depends on vigor of the pollution control measures and the vigor of the supervision and control. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:57:33 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9847 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9847 I just don't know why is so difficult to exercise rubbish sorting in China, and it is unbelievable to burn all the kitchen and other residual wastes. Wastes sorting itself is a very simple and practical waste management option, but it faces so many obstacles regarding to its implementation. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:51:38 +0000 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9844 http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/summary/3497#comment-9844