China has introduced new regulations to reduce packaging waste and environmental impact in the country’s rapidly growing express delivery sector, which has become a major source of pollution.
New Regulations
The updated rules, effective from June 1, aim to:
- Minimize material use
- Avoid excessive wrapping
- Curb pollution caused by delivery packaging
For the first time, the Chinese government has codified detailed environmental requirements for the express delivery industry’s packaging practices.
Key Features of the Revised Regulations
- A specific chapter dedicated to packaging standards
- Guidelines that require minimizing material use and avoiding excessive wrapping
This initiative is part of China’s broader efforts to tackle plastic pollution and reduce waste generated by e-commerce growth.
Growing Concerns Over Packaging Waste
The rapid expansion of China’s parcel volume has heightened concerns over resulting packaging waste. In 2024, China’s parcel volume surged to over 175 billion, an increase of more than 21 percent compared with the previous year. As a result, green packing solutions have become an urgent priority for this sector.
Innovations in Green Packaging
Innovations in green packing materials and supply chains are emerging across multiple regions:
- Zhejiang Province: Companies have developed eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging materials, such as corrugated paper made from recycled cardboard through a closed-loop recycling process.
- Anhui Province: A company has created fully biodegradable adhesive tape produced at an industrial scale using plant-based materials like corn starch or sugarcane bagasse instead of plastic adhesives.
Efficient Packing Methods
Logistics firms are adopting more efficient packing methods:
- JD Logistics: This company practices shipping products directly from manufacturers without secondary wrapping, cutting back on unnecessary packages and saving one billion pieces last year alone.
Consumer Involvement
Consumer involvement is increasing, as seen at locations like Zhejiang University’s mail station, where up to ninety percent of used boxes can be reused after being collected there. Digital tracking tools reward users with carbon credits for participating in the recycling effort.
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