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China to Meet the Goal of Environmental Protection by Reducing Solid Waste Imports in 2020

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5 years ago

February 25, 2020

China has strengthened its efforts to meet the goal of environmental protection in 2020 by reducing solid waste imports from different parts of the world. It has been making intense efforts to reduce environmental pollution on different grounds and the country has experienced positive results over the last two years. And China’s Ministry of ecology and environment has been employing accurate and scientific methods in pollution control to execute the tasks effectively. As reported on the CMEE, 10,000 tons of solid waste that was being illegally transferred to China, was intercepted at the customs.

Li Ganjie, minister of ecology and environment has said that the year 2020 will be the deadline for meeting the three-year action plan issued by the State Council in 2018 to reduce air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution. According to him, the total emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide will be reduced by more than 15 percent by 2020. He also said that the density of PM2.5, small particulate matter will be reduced by over 25 percent in 2020.

Li added that China will achieve the target of zero imports of solid waste in 2020. And it will reduce the pollution in the construction land and lower hazardous waste to put an end to soil pollution. Following the measures of China, it will not be possible for anyone to recover gold and other metals from e-waste. And hence, the focus will be laid on using traditional gold recovery method and gold recovery machines due to the environment-friendly nature of these machines.

Li said there will be a launch of an investigation of sewage outlets entering different rivers in order to keep a check on water pollution. Further, he added that 2020 is the deadline to complete the task of building a moderately prosperous society and Li called 2020, the final year of the 13th Fiver-Year Plan as the decisive year to fight different forms of pollution.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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4 weeks ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.