How To Develop Recycle Economy In China

I.Overview on recycle economy1. Fundamental theory of recycle economyTheoretically, recycle economy is basically an ecological economy and applies ecological laws instead of mechanical ones, to instruct human society's economic activities.2. Origin and development of recycle economyThis part introduces the thought origin of recycle economy. Late 1990s witnessed two callings of international community, namely knowledge economy and recycle economy. During that period, Japan and Germany became practitioners. In late 1990s, the concept and theory was introduced into china and prevailed gradually.3. Features and"3R"principle of recycle economyRecycle economy is featured by new concept on system, economy, value, production and consumption."3R"is reduce, reuse and recycle.4. Relationship between recycle economy and clean production as well as green consumptionClean production is the foundation of recycle economy, and the latter is the expansion of the former. Theoretically, they share the same background and theory foundation. In practice, they integrate into each other with the same practice channels."Green consumption"is the internal locomotive of recycle economy. China, which is enjoying rapid growth, should accept the concept and translate it into practice.5. Relationship between recycle economy and traditional economy, saving society as well as green GDPEconomic development of human society experienced 3 phases, namely traditional one, governance at the end of production procession, and recycle economy.Building a resource-saving society is the objective demand for the sustainable development of population, resource, environment, economy and society. It is also the strategic choice for building a well-off society in all-around way. In a word, it is of great significance both currently and in long run.Green GDP estimation is helpful to reuse the resources, rationalize the use, optimize industrial structure and maximize economic returns.6. Relationship between recycle economy and environmental signs, international standard and green designingTo standardize green products, the ISO issued ISO14000, which provides the principle to prevent the technological barrier of the green products trade.II. China's policies and regulations relative to recycle economy1. The mentality on the development of China's recycle economy First, institutional innovation that fits recycle economy; second, choosing the priority in the development of recycle economy; third, setting up a new theory system for it; fourth, integrating the relevant policies into national macro-control measures; and fifth, government's support and encouragement to innovation in related technological system; sixth, making the environmental and resource surveillance more scientific and informatized.2. Adjustment of some relevant lawsAt present, there are still some legislation problems about China's recycle economy, which are at both micro-level and macro-level.In China, the basic legislation tasks are: first, revising the constitution; second, revising the Law of Environmental Protection; third, making the Law of Promoting Recycle Economy; fourth, revising some environment-specific laws; fifth, formulate and improve the related regulations; and sixth, setting supportive local regulations.3. Recycle economy and legislation of environmental protection China should accelerate its pace in legislation of environmental laws. 4. Macro-measures for recycle economyThe below principles should be followed: resetting the accounting system of national economy; restructuring development strategy of resources to ensure their sustainability; re-build technological innovation system to support the development of recycle economy5. Fiscal policies for recycle economyFiscal policies are the ideal measure to develop recycle economy, including expenditure policy, subsidy policy, tax policy and credit policy.6. Technological strategy for recycle economyThe principles that should be followed are: rebuilding technological innovation system, adjusting resource development strategy by technology, and strengthening relevant technology cooperation.7. Building the industrialized system of recycle economyIn this respect, we should: identify the overall strategy, guideline and layout; set up bases for raw materials of green industry; plan green forestry; develop green agriculture, husbandry and aquaculture; push ahead with ecological tourism; work hard on environmental-friendly means of production and packing container; develop high-tech deep processing industry of green products; protect environment and conserve land and water; and estimate investment needed and analyze comprehensive effects.8. Recycle economy needs"green statistics""Green statistics"is a new method and technique which is essential to recycle economy. The process is as follows: first, advocate and enhance the awareness of"green statistics"; second, promote and implement it in the businesses; third, evaluate it comprehensively; fourth, study and carry out accounting system of green economy; fifth, build information channels for green statistics.III. China's situation and problems in developing recycle economy1. China's current situation of recycle economyFirst, China has done a lot to improve resource efficiency, including use of industrial waste, recycle of old materials, reuse in production and consumption, and rapid development of environmental protection industry.Second, China makes more efforts on recycle economy by promotion and pilot projects.Third, businesses are encouraged to develop recycle economy by better laws and regulations as well as favorable policies, which provide a positive institutional environment.Last but not least, China's traditional culture is good foundation for recycle economy.2. The reasons and feasibility of China's recycle economyIt is necessary to develop recycle economy because of China's limited resources and a sustainable growth mode. It is also required by environmental protection.Recycle economy is feasible because: first, sustainable development becomes China's strategy; second, control system on overall amount of pollutant promotes businesses to improve its resource and energy efficiency; third, clean production can balance both environmental protection and economic development, which is a win-win situation.3. The development and problems of China's recycle economySince recycle economy is still a fresh idea in China, there are a lot of problems in both theory and practice, for example, awareness, institution, environmental standard and development of businesses.IV. Measures to develop recycle economy1. Basic ways and measures to develop recycle economy Recycle economy starts with green designing, develops by green industrial gardens, and requires green marketing and management. It is guaranteed by the spread of clean production, supported by green technology system, and driven by green consumption. Finally, it will lead to green accounting system of the national economy.2. Strategy for the recycle economy on the renewable resourcesThe detailed strategy includes: strengthening legislation and promotion, making good use of ISO 14000 and"3R"principle, push forward with the restructuring of renewable resources industries, and implementing the strategy of industry cluster.3. Setting up the industrial model of recycle economyWe should set up the industrial system at three levels: first, setting up material recycle system inside a business; second, building an ecological industrial park; third, establishing social vein industries.4. Suggestion on recycle economy on water resourcesGuided by scientific outlook of development, China should intensify its efforts in survey, evaluation and plan of water resource; treat water pollution; protect water ecological system; and strengthening the macro-control of water resource.5. Learning from relevant international economic laws, regulations and strategiesChina lags behind the developed countries in the understanding and practice of recycle economy.Above all, China has made great achievements in resource conservation, comprehensive use and clean production. However, the traditional extensive mode of economic growth has not changed fundamentally and there are some shortcomings in laws, policies, institutions and relevant technology developments. To seize opportunities in such a strategic period and hit the goal of building an overall well-off society, China shall work hard on recycle economy, follow"3R"principle, and take all kinds of effective measures to maximize economic output and minimize pollutant emission with minimum resource consumption and environmental cost, so as to achieve economic, environmental and social returns and build a resource-saving and environmental-friendly society.