Garbage Classification Starts With You
Waste sorting protects the environment and builds sustainable cities. The Garbage Sorting Network provides practical knowledge, educational materials and industry resources to help everyone sort waste correctly.
Four Waste Categories / 四色分类
♻ Recyclables
Paper, plastic, glass, metal and textiles that can be reused or remade.
⚠ Hazardous
Batteries, lamps, medicine and chemicals needing safe handling.
🍎 Kitchen Waste
Food scraps and garden waste suitable for composting.
🗑 Other Waste
Residual waste that is neither recyclable, hazardous nor kitchen.
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Public Education
Campaigns, guides and activities that help communities learn and adopt proper waste-sorting habits.
Browse Chinese section »Sorting Knowledge
Clear explanations of waste categories, labeling rules, and how to classify everyday items.
Browse Chinese section »Handwritten Posters
Downloadable handwritten-poster templates for schools and events to promote garbage sorting.
Browse Chinese section »Reuse & Recycling
Creative ways to reuse old items and recycle materials, turning waste into useful resources.
Browse Chinese section »Smart Sorting
Smart bins, AI recognition and IoT solutions that make waste sorting faster and more accurate.
Browse Chinese section »Tools & Equipment
Sorting stations, compactors, collection vehicles and other hardware for waste management.
Browse Chinese section »B2B Trading
A marketplace connecting waste-recycling companies, suppliers and buyers.
Browse Chinese section »Waste Heat Recovery
Recovering heat from waste processing and industry to improve energy efficiency.
Browse Chinese section »Global
International cases, standards and cooperation in municipal solid waste management.
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