Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Solid waste in China - statistics & facts
China鈥檚 economic development has brought prosperity, which enabled consumption and economic activity that would have been unimaginable for most of the population 30 years ago. However, the new lifestyle came at a hidden cost. The country鈥檚 economy and population are one of the world鈥檚 largest waste generators. This challenges China鈥檚 sanitation and waste treatment infrastructure and puts a strain on the environment.
