China Launches Waste-to-Sand Plant to Advance Zero-Waste Coal Goal
A new project in China's Shanxi province has begun operations, converting ultra-hard coal waste into high-value industrial materials. Located in Gaoping, this facility is designed to help China move closer to its zero-waste goal for the fossil fuel industry. The plant is reportedly producing 1,000 tonnes per day of materials, including sand and gravel aggregates for construction.
A significant project in Shanxi, China's primary coal province, has commenced operations. This facility focuses on transforming ultra-hard coal waste into industrial materials, marking a step towards China's broader objective of achieving zero waste within its fossil fuel sector.
The plant, situated in Gaoping, a county-level city in southeastern Shanxi, has an reported output of 1,000 tonnes of building and industrial materials daily. These materials include sand and gravel aggregates, which are utilized in construction.
According to the local government, this initiative contributes to the country's efforts to enhance sustainability in its industrial practices. (Source: South China Morning Post)
