October

The measures put in place for an Expo "Green"

Following the success of Shanghai as co-host the Olympic Games "Greens" of Beijing, the authorities have developed plans to provide as good protection of the environment for the Shanghai Expo 2010. Zhang Quan, director of the office of the environmental protection of Shanghai, said at a press conference that an ecological city, a park or recycling, is being built to encourage the development of circular economy . He continues that in the city, companies engaged in various types of waste treatment and recycling will create an industrial chain that will promote a sustainable economy. He said the environmental protection is not just about waste treatment. There are even more important is the recycling of materials to be very resource efficient. He added he would like to see more communities and schools, not just commercial enterprises, engaged in promoting the development of circular economy. The city is also ready to do everything a "control total pollution load" for oxides of nitrogen, ammonia nitrogen and phosphorus, which will add to the usual barometers for the control of pollution water as the chemical oxygen demand. The volatile organic compounds, which are an organic pollutant chemical air, will also be placed under close surveillance and control. He said that the Beijing Olympics are a good example for Shanghai to practice a green World Expo. But given its scope of influence wider and more extended period, they must take steps stronger and more practical to achieve a successful event and environmentally friendly. Chengjian Wu, Director of International Cooperation Department of Environmental Protection Office, said the rise of the Shanghai Expo will be equipped with facilities to control air quality during the event. An environmental emergency mechanism will be established to deal with accidents. In addition, the city is working with the United Nations Environment on a guide for a Green Expo for visitors and residents, which will help them to adopt environmentally friendly behavior when they visit the facilities. An international forum on green Expos will also be held during the 2010 event. The Office of the environmental protection of Shanghai is in his fourth three-year campaign of environmental protection. The city will strengthen the control of pollutants in rural and suburban areas, and introduce more information on noise pollution.