Is it possible generate no waste in a country where most people don’t even recycle? And how do you promote “reduce, reuse, recycle” in a society that promotes endless consumption?<br /><br />After decades of breakneck economic growth, China is beginning to mandate recycling in some cities, and many people are becoming aware of their trash for the first time.<br /><br />We spoke to a young zero-waste activist, a waste disposal worker, and a young designer about the challenges of going green in in China.<br /><br />This is the second episode of our series “What’s It Like,” which explores social issues in China through intimate, personal stories.<br /><br />If you liked this video, check out the first episode of our series:<br /><br />What’s It Like to be Plus-Size in China?<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nMuJA8cJXw<br /><br />And don’t miss our other stories on going green, including: <br /><br />Living Off the Grid in Hong Kong<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XthD01GfUfI<br /><br />**FOLLOW US ON IG, TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK:<br />http://instagram.com/goldthread2<br />http://twitter.com/goldthread2<br />http://facebook.com/goldthread2<br /><br />Producer and Narrator: Venus Wu<br />Videographers: Beimeng Fu and George Zhi Zhao<br />Editor: Joel Roche<br />Animation: Ray Ngan<br />Mastering: Joel Roche<br /><br />Music: Audio Network<br />
