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This book presents a detailed background to the circular economy in China, explores government measures to promote it in China's market economy, and introduces the supporting laws and policies. The book goes on to describe, from a technology perspective, successful circular economy practices in sectors such as agriculture, iron and steel, cement, coal-fired power, chemistry, paper manufacturing and city mineral. This book sheds some light on what China has done and achieved to change the mode of economic development in order to minimize its negative impacts on resources and the environment. Readers will learn from and be inspired by China's circular economy practices. Industrializing countries can also draw on China's experiences to solve their own problems, enabling them to make their economic development resource-saving and more environmentally friendly. If this is achieved, this book can be considered a modest contribution to the sustainability of human society.

Table of Contents:

• Machine generated contents note: 1. Origin and Background of Circular Economy Development
• 1.1. China's National Conditions
• 1.1.1. China's Population and Demographic Distribution
• 1.1.2. Vulnerable Foundation for Development
• 1.2. Staged Characteristics of China's Economic Development Since the Reform and Opening-up Initiative, as Well as Its Impacts on Resources and the Environment
• 1.2.1. Background of Economic Development at the Initial Stage of Reform and Opening-up
• 1.2.2. Characteristics of China's Economic Development in 1980
• 1995 and Its Impacts on the Environment
• 1.2.3. Main Features of China's Economic Development from 1996 to 2010 and Its Environmental and Resource Impact
• 1.3. From Environmental Protection to Circular Economy
• 2. Role of Government and China's Policy System for Circular Economy
• 2.1. Why Did the Chinese Government Facilitated the Circular Economy Development
• 2.1.1. Free Market Economy in Britain: The First Generation of Industrialization Featured by the Difficulty in Resource Recycling
• 2.1.2. Free Market Economy in the United States: The Second Generation of Industrialization in Which the Government Played a Role
• 2.1.3. Capitalist Market Economy in Japan: The Third Generation of Industrialization Under the Leadership of the Government
• 2.1.4. Socialist Market Economy in China: The Fourth Generation of Industrialization Dominated by the Government
• 2.2. How Has China Promoted the Circular Economy
• 2.3. Legal and Regulatory Policy System for Circular Economy Development in China
• 2.3.1. History of China's Legal and Regulatory Policies on the Circular Economy
• 2.3.2. Characteristics of China's Legal and Regulatory Policies on Circular Economy

• 2.4. Development Strategy and Immediate Action Plan of Circular Economy During the 12th Five-Year-Plan Period
• 2.4.1. To Focus on the 10 Circular Economy Demonstration Projects
• 2.4.2. To Cultivate 100 Circular Economy Demonstration Cities (Counties)
• 2.4.3. To Cultivate 1000 Circular Economy Demonstration Enterprises (Industrial Park's)
• References
• 3. Fundamental Modes and Achievements of China's Circular Economy Development
• 3.1. Fundamental Modes of China's Circular Economy Development
• 3.1.1. Top-Down Dynamic Model and Addressing the Crux
• 3.1.2. To Enable "the Visible Hand" to Cooperate with "the Invisible Hand"
• 3.2. To Build a Model for the Circular Economy-Oriented Practice with Chinese Characteristics
• 3.2.1. To Set up the Mechanisms of Leadership and Coordination at Different Levels
• 3.2.2. To Provide Institutional Guarantee at Different Levels
• 3.2.3. Fiscal Means to Directly Carry Out Circular Economy Pilot Projects
• 3.3. To Set up a Microscopic Circular Economy Model with Chinese Characteristics
• 3.3.1. Microscopic Models of the Circular Economy in Key Industries
• 3.3.2. Composite and Cross-Industry Circular Economy-Oriented Models in Agriculture
• 3.3.3. Circular Economy-Oriented Models for Industrial Parks
• 3.3.4. Models of Remanufacturing and Resource Recycling
• 3.4. Remarkable Achievements Harvested in the Decade
• 3.4.1. Census of the Whole Society and National Strategic Action
• 3.4.2. Circular Economy and Technological Innovation
• 3.4.3. Wastes Recycling
• 3.4.4. Recycling of Renewable Resources
• 3.4.5. Efficiency and Benefits of Resource Utilization
• References
• 4. China's Steel Industry Transformed by Circular Economy
• 4.1. Amazing Size and Technological Structure
• 4.1.1. "Steel Dream" for the Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation
• 4.1.2. Amazing Superpower in Steel Output
• 4.1.3. Museum Showcasing the Technologies Adopted by the Steel Industries from Across the World
• 4.2. Circular Economy Transforming Steel Plants into "Power Plants"
• 4.2.1. Importance of Energy Conservation in the Steel Industry
• 4.2.2. Taking Advantage of Technological Innovations to Reduce Primary Energy Consumption
• 4.2.3. Recovering Secondary Energy and Building Distributed Generation Assemblies
• 4.3. Circular Economy Transforming Steel Plants into "Mineral Treasures"
• 4.3.1. With the Magic Phrase of "Open Sesame", Wastes Transforming into Resource Treasures
• 4.3.2. Maximizing the Performance of Ferrous Resources
• 4.3.3. Steel Enterprises Transforming into "Building Material" Producers
• 4.3.4. Embarking on a Path Towards Diversified Utilization for Higher Value
• 4.4. Combination of Water Conservation and Utilization of Reclaimed Water
• 4.4.1. Giving Top Priority to Water Conservation
• 4.4.2. Steel Enterprises Transforming into "Reclaimed Water Plants"
• References
• 5. Circular Economy-Oriented Practice in the Nonferrous Metal Industry
• 5.1. Necessity to Develop Circular Economy in the Nonferrous Metal Industry
• 5.1.1. Characteristics of the Production in the Nonferrous Metal Industry
• 5.1.2. Development of China's Nonferrous Metal Industry
• 5.1.3. Problems Concerning the Environment and Resources for the Nonferrous Metal Industry
• 5.2. Major Measures to Develop the Circular Economy of the Nonferrous Metal Industry
• 5.2.1. Technological Upgrading and Innovations for Reduction in Energy Consumption
• 5.2.2. Enhancing the Comprehensive Utilization and Environment-Friendly Disposal
• 5.2.3. Facilitating the Utilization of Secondary Metals
• 5.2.4. Improving the Policy and Regulation System
• 5.3. Major Achievements in Circular Economy Development in the Nonferrous Metal Industry
• 5.3.1. Steady Increase in Resource Utilization Efficiency
• 5.3.2. Brilliant Achievements in Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction
• 5.3.3. Remarkable Achievements in Secondary Metal Development
• 5.3.4. Long Way to Go for Circular Economy Development in the Nonferrous Metal Industry
• References
• 6. Circular Economy-Oriented Practice in the Cement Industry
• 6.1. Soul of China's Building Material Industry, the Largest Emitter of Greenhouse Gases
• 6.1.1. Soul of China's Building Material Industry
• 6.1.2. Largest Emitter of Greenhouse Gases
• 6.1.3. Circular Economy Development Within the Industry
• 6.2. Co-processing of the Solid Wastes in the Cement Industry
• 6.2.1. Comprehensive Utilization of Fly Ash
• 6.2.2. Comprehensive Utilization of Blast Furnace Slag
• 6.2.3. Comprehensive Utilization of Converter Slag
• 6.2.4. Comprehensive Carbide Slag Utilization
• 6.2.5. Comprehensive Utilization of Nonferrous Metal Smelting Slag
• 6.2.6. Comprehensive Utilization of Sludge
• 6.2.7. Comprehensive Utilization of Municipal Solid Wastes
• 6.3. Circular Economy-Oriented Technological Innovations in the Cement Industry
• 6.3.1. Circular Economy-Oriented Technologies Await Improvement
• 6.3.2. Accelerating the Efforts for Circular Economy-Oriented Technological Innovations
• References
• 7. Circular Economy-Oriented Practice in the Electric Power Industry
• 7.1. Development of China's Electric Power Industry
• 7.1.1. World's Largest Electricity Generator
• 7.1.2. Thermal Power-Centered Electric Power Structure
• 7.1.3. Huge Interconnected Power Grid
• 7.2. Origin of the Circular Economy-Oriented Development in the Electric Power Industry
• 7.3. Legal and Regulatory Policies on Circular Economy Promotion
• 7.4. Circular Economy-Oriented Practice in the Electric Power Industry
• 7.4.1. Technological Path to Circular Economy-Oriented Development in the Electric Power Industry
• 7.4.2. Models of Circular Economy-Oriented Development
• 7.5. Achievements of Circular Economy-Oriented Development in the Electric Power Industry
• 7.5.1. Remarkable Reductions in Coal Consumption for Power Generation
• 7.5.2. Remarkable Reductions in Water Consumption for Power Generation
• 7.5.3. Sharp Reductions in Air Pollutant Emissions
• 7.5.4. Considerable Reductions in Waste Water Discharge
• 7.5.5. Increasing the Ratio of Comprehensive Utilization of Solid Wastes
• 7.6. Prospects of the Circular Economy Development in China's Electricity Power Industry
• Reference
• 8. Circular Economy-Oriented Practice in the Petrochemical Industry
• 8.1. Overview of the Industrial Development
• 8.2. Necessity to Develop the Circular Economy in the Industry
• 8.3. Achievements of Circular Economy-Oriented Development in the Industry
• 8.4. Major Policies and Measures for the Circular Economy Development in the Industry
• 8.4.1. Formulating Laws and Regulations and Implementing the Policies on Circular Economy Development
• 8.4.2. Readjusting the Industrial Structure and the Product Mix and Increasing the Efficiency of Comprehensive Utilization of Resources
• 8.4.3. Making Positive Efforts in Promoting and Applying Technological Innovations for Circular Economy Development
• 8.4.4. Giving Play to the Industrial Parks and Facilitating the Pilot Demonstration of Circular Economy
• 8.5. Typical Models of Circular Economy Development in the Industry
• 8.6. Case Study on Circular Economy Development in the Industry
• 8.7. Prospects of Circular Economy Development in the Industry
• 9. Circular Economy-Oriented Practice in the Papermaking Industry
• 9.1. Overview of the Industrial Development
• 9.2. Necessity to Develop the Circular Economy in the Industry
• 9.2.1. Firstly, It Is Necessary to Develop the Circular Economy to Transform the Energy-Intensive Industry
• 9.2.2. Secondly, It Is Necessary to Develop the Circular Economy to Protect the Environment
• 9.3. Major Policies and Measures for the "Circular Economy Development in the Industry
• 9.3.1. Promoting the Circular Economy Development with Policies and Regulations
• Contents note continued: 9.3.2. Strengthening the Guiding Role of Industrial Policies in Developing the Circular Economy
• 9.3.3. Taking Advantage of the Role of Intermediary Organizations in Facilitating Circular Economy Development
• 9.3.4. Popularizing Advanced Equipment, Making Technological Innovations, and Promoting Circular Economy Development
• 9.4. Achievements of Circular Economy Development in the Industry
• 9.5. Case Study on Circular Economy Development in the Industry
• 9.5.1. Group Profile
• 9.5.2. Enterprise's Circular Economy-Oriented Practice
• 9.5.3. Enterprise's System of Circular Economy Development
• 9.5.4. Enterprise's Achievements in Its Circular Economy Development
• 9.5.5. Revelations from the Enterprise's Circular Economy Development
• 10. Circular Economy-Oriented Practice in the Food Manufacturing Industry
• 10.1. Overview of the Industrial Development
• 10.1.1. Overview of the Development of the Food Industry
• 10.1.2. Overview of the Development of the Fermentation Industry
• 10.2. Necessity to Develop the Circular Economy in the Industry
• 10.3. Major Policies and Measures for Circular Economy Development in the Industry
• 10.3.1. To Guide Circular Economy Development in the Industry with Policies and Regulations
• 10.3.2. To Set Industrial Development Goals Through Defining Binding Standards for Cleaner Production and Discharge Reduction of Major Pollutants
• 10.3.3. To Carry Out Pilot Projects for Circular Economy Development and Bring the Demonstration Effect of Industrial Parks into Full Play
• 10.3.4. To Promote Technological Innovations, and Enhance Core Competitiveness
• 10.3.5. To Establish the Mechanism of Environmental Scrutiny, and Strengthen the Guidance for and Supervision on Enterprises
• 10.4. Achievements of Circular Economy Development in the Industry
• 10.5. Case Study on Circular Economy Development in the Industry
• 10.5.1. COFCO Biochemical (AnHui) Co., Ltd
• 10.5.2. Luzhou Bio-Chem Technology Ltd
• 10.6. Future Development of the Circular Economy in the Food Industry
• 10.6.1. To Improve the Policy and Law System and Increase the Operability of Policies
• 10.6.2. To Carry Out Industrial Restructuring
• 10.6.3. To Cement the Building of the Industrial Chain
• 10.6.4. To Further Improve Technological Capabilities Through Developing the Key Technologies
• 11. Circular Economy-Oriented Agricultural Practice
• 11.1. Driving Force for Agricultural Circular Economy Development
• 11.2. Definition and Features of China's Agricultural Circular Economy
• 11.3. Operation of China's Agricultural Circular Economy
• 11.4. China's Policies and Measures to Promote the of Agricultural Circular Economy Development
• 11.5. Case Study on Agricultural Circular Economy Development
• 11.5.1. Model of Agricultural Wastes Recycling
• 11.5.2. Internal Recycling Models of the Agricultural Production Sectors
• 11.5.3. Models of the Composite Industrial and Agricultural Circular Economy
• 11.6. Technological Support System for Agricultural Circular Economy
• 11.6.1. Technologies of Biomass Development and Comprehensive Utilization
• 11.6.2. Technologies of Animal Wastes Recycling
• 11.6.3. Technologies of Energy Crop Development and Utilization
• 11.6.4. Technologies of Efficient Utilization of Major Agricultural Inputs
• 11.7. Achievements of China's Agricultural Circular Economy Development
• 11.7.1. Lowering Costs, Increasing Revenues, and Raising Agricultural Productivity
• 11.7.2. Reducing Non-point Pollution in Agriculture, and Guaranteeing Food Safety
• 11.7.3. Enhancing Energy Security in Rural Areas Through the Development of Biomass Energy
• 11.7.4. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emission Through Agricultural Circular Development
• 11.7.5. Improving the Living Environment in Rural Areas
• References
• 12. "Urban Mining"
• 12.1. Concept and Implications of "Urban Mining"
• 12.2. Development and Utilization of Urban Minerals in China
• 12.2.1. Policy and Regulatory Systems Concerned
• 12.2.2. Technical Standards of Products and Criteria for Industry Access
• 12.2.3. Development of the Comprehensive Waste Reutilization Industry
• 12.3. Development of the "Urban Mining" Demonstration Bases
• 12.3.1. Buildup of the "Urban Mining" Bases in China
• 12.3.2. Urban Mining Base of Miluo Industrial Park
• 12.3.3. Tianjin Ziya Circular Economy-Oriented Industrial Park
• 12.3.4. Tianying Circular Economy-Oriented Industrial Zone in Jieshou, Anhui Province
• 12.3.5. Sichuan Southwest Resource Recycling Industrial Park
• 12.3.6. Ningbo Jintian Industrial Park
• 12.3.7. Qingdao Xintiandi Venous Industrial Park
• 12.4. Specific Development and Utilization of Urban Minerals
• 12.4.1. Scrap Steel
• 12.4.2. Scrap Tyres
• 12.4.3. Waste Plastics
• 12.5. Inspiration from China's Urban Mining for the Comprehensive Utilization of Resources.

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Author/Creator:

Qi, Jianguo , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Development of circular economy in China [by Qi, J.]

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Development of Circular Economy in China [by Qi, J.] (Singapore : Springer Singapore,c2016 — ISBN 9789811024641)

Related Series:

Research series on the Chinese dream and China's development path

Subjects:

Economic development — Environmental aspects — China

General Notes:

2.4.2 To Cultivate 100 Circular Economy Demonstration Cities (Counties)
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 11, 2016).

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Call Numbers:

HC430.E5 Q53 2016eb

ISBNs:

9789811024665 (electronic book)
9811024669 (electronic book)
9811024642 [Invalid]
9789811024641 [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

961063223

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