MOSCOW, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in Russia's Primorsky Krai are advancing negotiations with Chinese firms to establish modern waste recycling facilities, aiming to revolutionize solid waste management in the region, according to a report by the regional government's press service.
A delegation of Chinese industrialists on Tuesday met with Vladimir Malyushitsky, deputy head of the regional government, alongside local environmental operators. Their discussions centered on evaluating proposals for cutting-edge waste processing plants that align with stringent environmental standards.
"We are thoroughly reviewing the financial models and technical proposals submitted by Chinese companies," Malyushitsky stated. "Following a study tour to China, where our delegation gained firsthand experience with advanced waste management operations, our priority is to select a solution that minimizes landfill reliance and eliminates existing dumps."
It is learned that the sites for such plants will be in Vladivostok and Ussuriysk. The planned capacity of the Vladivostok plant will be at least 300,000 tonnes of waste annually. Not only will garbage from the regional center be recycled, but also that from the neighboring municipalities.
Representatives of Chinese companies said that they have rich experience and have implemented projects in waste treatment complexes. Currently, the two sides are discussing construction details of a waste treatment plant.
The initiative aligns with Primorsky Krai's broader strategy to transition from traditional landfilling to circular economy practices. By leveraging Chinese technology and investment, the region aims to reduce environmental pollution and establish a replicable model for waste management.
(Contributed by Bao Nuomin, and edited by Su Dan with Xinhua Silk Road, sudan@xinhua.org)
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