China Desperately Grapples With Its Plastic Waste Crisis

Tipping Point: Beijing produces 25,000 tonnes of waste every day, putting a strain on the city’s infrastructure, but efforts to streamline the recycling process may threaten the livelihoods of the city’s poorest. Subscribe to Journeyman here: “People are suffering from the pollution”, says campaigner Chen Liwen. “Without sustainable waste management, we don’t have a future.” However, dramatic policy changes, namely serious restrictions