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August 15th is the first National Ecological Day. Recently, reporters visited various places and found that venues and buildings in cities are more ecological and environmentally friendly, and products and services in scenes such as clothing, food, housing, and transportation are more economical and low-carbon. Carbon account platforms guide the formation of a good atmosphere for reducing emissions in the whole society... With the continuous implementation of energy-saving and carbon reduction practices, people's green living background is more abundant.
More Ecological and Environmental Protection: Harmonious Coexistence between Cities and Nature
Despite the high temperature, the reporter recently walked into the Chengdu Universiade Athlete Village Life Service Center, which is connected to the outdoors and has no air conditioning, but feels refreshing. Originally, the architecture adopted the traditional Chinese technique of "cold alleys" - in ancient times without air conditioning, craftsmen designed a unique architectural structure that could produce natural ventilation, thereby cooling the building.
This is the "Cold Alley" building captured on July 15th in Dayun Village, Chengdu. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xi
"The physical principle of a 'cold alley' is that when the airflow passes through an area that becomes wider and narrower, it accelerates to form negative pressure, bringing more outdoor airflow and taking away more indoor hot air and moisture." Lu Yixiu, an architect at China Southwest Design and Research Institute of Architecture, said that the total area of this' cold alley 'building is 1400 square meters, and it saves about 70000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually without air conditioning.
In addition, the venues that undertake the Chengdu Universiade events and supporting services, such as the use of rainwater recycling systems and the application of power generation glass, demonstrate the concept of green environmental protection.
This is a microcosm of China's accelerated promotion of the formation of a green lifestyle. The chimney does not emit smoke, and the buildings resemble gardens. The Jiufeng waste incineration power generation project located in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City is situated on the mountain, creating a garden style smart chemical plant. The buildings in the factory area coexist harmoniously with the surrounding mountains; The Shenzhen Natural History Museum project, which recently held its first steel structure hanging ceremony, takes "rivers" as the main design theme, establishes connections between existing and restored ecosystems, and creates a "panoramic museum". After completion, it will provide a platform for the concentrated display of harmonious coexistence between the city and nature
Renderings of Shenzhen Natural History Museum.
More Saving and Low Carbon: Product and Service Innovation Helps Green Living
The trend of conservation and low-carbon is being integrated into people's clothing, food, housing, and transportation through product and service innovation. Some B&Bs have adopted serving of individual dishes and pre ordering to help Clean Your Plate Campaign.
In a homestay restaurant in Taizhou, Zhejiang, several guests are having breakfast, with several small dishes and bowls placed in front of each other. Lin Xuefen, the store manager, introduced that when the number of guests is small, the serving of individual dishes system is adopted. The staple food, side dishes, fruits, etc. are put in small plates, and the guests can take them as needed; If there are many guests, a buffet will be provided.
In a home stay in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, the staff provided guests with a serving of individual dishes breakfast. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Zhongzhe
For lunch and dinner, Lin Xuefen presented a reservation table to the reporter, clearly indicating the dining date, personnel structure, dietary restrictions, etc., and listed the required ingredients one by one. "We will communicate with customers about the lunch and dinner menu one day in advance, arrange procurement based on the number of people and customer needs, and avoid waste," said Lin Xuefen.
On the streets of Chengdu, new energy transportation vehicles can be seen everywhere, which is a vivid footnote for people to practice "green travel".
The Longquan division of the Chengdu Universiade is equipped with 50 "Longquan made" hydrogen fuel vehicles. "Hydrogen fuel vehicles have zero pollution, faster hydrogenation speed, higher energy utilization efficiency, and longer endurance in long-distance operations." Zhang Songsong, Minister of Technical Management Department of Chengdu Longquan Public Transport Co., Ltd., said that since 2019, a total of 70 hydrogen fuel vehicles have been put into operation in Longquanyi District, all of which are produced and manufactured by local vehicle manufacturing enterprises. "Hydrogen fuel vehicles provide citizens with more environmentally friendly travel options and help reduce air pollution."
The innovation of service solutions is also promoting the continuous popularization of "green travel". Zhejiang Huzhou Tianneng Holding Group Co., Ltd. is developing a production and manufacturing process for lithium battery recycling and reuse, creating a "green rebirth" industry chain for power batteries, reducing excessive resource consumption and environmental pollution; Shenzhen Zhongjian Technology Group, in collaboration with relevant enterprises, plans to develop a "light storage direct flexible" microgrid that includes electric vehicle swapping stations, charging facilities, and photovoltaic electric bicycle sheds using scenarios such as bus starting and ending stations, light rail stations, and rail roofs
In Shenzhen, the electrification rate of public transportation, cruise taxis, and ride hailing services has reached 100%, and the number of new energy vehicles has exceeded 800000. Since 2022, the penetration rate of new vehicle electrification has continued to exceed 60%; In Zhejiang, new energy vehicles are accelerating their deployment in rural areas, and new energy ships are expanding their application. In 2022, the proportion of electricity consumption in Zhejiang's terminal energy will exceed 38%.
Deeper popularization: Carbon account platform promotes universal participation
On Wuke East Road in Wuhou District, Chengdu City, there is a garbage classification carbon neutrality cabin built locally. Nearby community residents classify recyclable waste under the guidance of staff, weigh it with a carbon neutrality "meter", and the machine automatically calculates the corresponding carbon reduction amount, which is converted into carbon credits and deposited into the residents' carbon accounts. Residents can exchange cash rewards or daily necessities and obtain an exclusive "carbon neutrality certificate".
This is a garbage sorting carbon neutrality cabin captured on August 9th on Wuke East Road in Chengdu. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xing Tuo
"We combine garbage classification with carbon neutrality to help residents establish carbon accounts and earn carbon credits. Nowadays, more and more residents are willing to actively participate, which cultivates their awareness and habits of low-carbon and green living." Li Hanlin, the person in charge of Sichuan Green Bean Sprout Information Technology Co., Ltd., said that the company has built 8 carbon neutral cottages in Wuhou District, covering more than 300000 residents, and has also opened locations in Suzhou, Jinan, and other places.
The innovative exploration of carbon accounts has been carried out in many parts of the country. The "Tiger Brother Digital Urban Domestic Waste Management Service" in Hangzhou innovates the digital urban waste recycling system, achieving full collection of recyclable materials and hazardous waste. Currently, this model has been replicated and promoted in many parts of Zhejiang, with over 1.63 million carbon accounts for residents. Since the launch of the low-carbon electricity application "Carbon Inclusive" for Shenzhen residents one year ago, 805000 households have opened carbon accounts, resulting in a cumulative carbon reduction of about 12000 tons.
Zhang Ximing, a researcher at the School of Biological Systems Engineering and Food Science at Zhejiang University, stated that promoting the formation of green lifestyles throughout society helps to protect the environment, reduce carbon emissions, and promote sustainable social development. Residents can participate in green consumption through the use of biodegradable materials, the application of green energy, and the cultivation of environmentally friendly eating habits, creating a cleaner and healthier future together.
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