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CHINA-LIAONING-GREEN DEVELOPMENT-CLEAN ENERGY (CN)

(240615) -- DALIAN, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2024 shows samples of ammonium polyvanadate and other materials in Dalian Rongke Power Co., Ltd. in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Utilizing its resource advantages, Liaoning has actively optimized energy structure and cultivated new energy industry to support its efforts in achieving dual-carbon goals and facilitating the green and low-carbon transformation in economic and social development. In the fields such as clean energy equipment manufacturing and wind, solar, nuclear energy storage, where Liaoning Province has comparative advantages, a number of national-level high-tech enterprises and unicorn enterprises have emerged, playing a supportive role in ensuring energy security and achieving the sustainable development goals. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Lei)

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CHINA-LIAONING-GREEN DEVELOPMENT-CLEAN ENERGY (CN)

(240615) -- DALIAN, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2024 shows samples of ammonium polyvanadate and other materials in Dalian Rongke Power Co., Ltd. in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Utilizing its resource advantages, Liaoning has actively optimized energy structure and cultivated new energy industry to support its efforts in achieving dual-carbon goals and facilitating the green and low-carbon transformation in economic and social development. In the fields such as clean energy equipment manufacturing and wind, solar, nuclear energy storage, where Liaoning Province has comparative advantages, a number of national-level high-tech enterprises and unicorn enterprises have emerged, playing a supportive role in ensuring energy security and achieving the sustainable development goals. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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Chinese commercial aircraft complete demo flights with sustainable fuel

STORY: Chinese commercial aircraft complete demo flights with sustainable fuel SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the demonstration flights STORYLINE: An ARJ21 regional aircraft and C919 passenger aircraft completed their first demonstration flights with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Shanghai and Dongying, respectively, on Wednesday, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC). The demonstration flights showed the sound flight performance of the Chinese commercial aircraft, the COMAC said. SAF is an alternative made from renewable materials. Compared to conventional jet fuel, it can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent over the fuel's life cycle. Using SAF is an important way for the global civil aviation industry to address global warming and reduce carbon emissions. A number of Chinese airlines have conducted commercial test flights using China-made

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-HANDICRAFT MAKERS-SUSTAINABLE MAKING METHODS

(230426) -- LUSAKA, April 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artist Anthony Tembo stands next to a life-size bull he made using old newspapers and plastic materials in Lusaka, Zambia, on April 15, 2023. In Zambia, handicrafts such as curios and carvings have for a long time been made from wood derived from different tree types. However, climate change and its effects are pushing some handicraft makers to embrace sustainable handicraft-making methods. (Photo by Lillian Banda/Xinhua)

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ZAMBIA-SUSTAINABLE CRAFT-MAKING-LIVELIHOODS

(240128) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ernest Chilambwe (L) shows storage baskets, made from discarded plastic materials, to a customer in Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia, Jan. 16, 2024. TO GO WITH "Sustainable craft-making improves livelihoods in Zambia's low-income areas" (Photo by Lillian Banda/Xinhua)

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ZAMBIA-SUSTAINABLE CRAFT-MAKING-LIVELIHOODS

(240128) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shadreck Lukwesa (L) shows an ornamental object, made from waste paper materials, to a customer in Kabwe, Zambia, Aug. 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Sustainable craft-making improves livelihoods in Zambia's low-income areas" (Photo by Lillian Banda/Xinhua)

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Conference on global industrial tech cooperation held in east China

STORY: Conference on global industrial tech cooperation held in east China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:23 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JON FRAMPTON, Deputy Chancellor of Birmingham University STORYLINE: An international conference on promoting global cooperation in industrial technology innovation concluded Friday in Nanjing, the provincial capital of east China's Jiangsu Province. The First Global Industrial Technology Innovation Cooperation Conference was co-hosted by the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organization (WAITRO) and the National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE). Themed "Integrating innovation and industry: partnerships for a sustainable future," the two-day event drew about 400 participants from over 20 countries and regions to discuss topics such as international innovation cooperation, new materials, carbon neutrality and advanced manufactu

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BRI opens new horizons for sustainable development: Algerian expert

STORY: BRI opens new horizons for sustainable development: Algerian expert DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SMAIL DEBECHE, Professor, University of Algiers 3 STORYLINE: An Algerian expert said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) helps open new horizons for sustainable development by focusing on mutual benefits and experience sharing SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SMAIL DEBECHE, President of the Algeria-China Friendship Association "The Belt and Road Initiative aligns perfectly with Algeria's sustainable development strategy. It involves constructing roads, railways, and ports, as well as processing raw materials into industrial products. Through the Belt and Road Initiative, China has provided mechanisms to assist countries in achieving common interests, and fostering mutual benefits. This initiative will propel Algeria to expand its footprint in the African region, leveraging its highways, infrastructures, and railways to promote local prod

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-ENTREPRENEUR-HOMELESS YOUTH

(230902) -- LUSAKA, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Two young men carry recyclable materials to sell in Lusaka, Zambia, Aug. 15, 2023. John Ngoma, a 40-year-old man who owns a recycling company in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, has helped homeless youth earn a sustainable living through the collection of recyclable wastes, giving them a sense of dignity and hope for life. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zambian entrepreneur empowers homeless youth through recycling" (Photo by Lillian Banda/Xinhua)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-ENTREPRENEUR-HOMELESS YOUTH

(230902) -- LUSAKA, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Ngoma works on recyclable materials in Lusaka, Zambia, Aug. 15, 2023. John Ngoma, a 40-year-old man who owns a recycling company in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, has helped homeless youth earn a sustainable living through the collection of recyclable wastes, giving them a sense of dignity and hope for life. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zambian entrepreneur empowers homeless youth through recycling" (Photo by Lillian Banda/Xinhua)

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Two Young Mozambicans turn "trash" into luxury products

STORY: Two Young Mozambicans turn "trash" into luxury products DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Maputo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of store items 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): WACY ZACARIAS, Store owner 3. various of store items 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Portuguese): DJAMILA DE SOUSA, Store owner 5. various of store items STORYLINE: Sustainable fashion is an increasingly popular trend in the fashion world as people become more and more aware of the impact of the textile industry on the environment. And it was with that in mind that the young women Djamila de Sousa and Wacy Zacarias created the Nkaringana-Woogui project in Mozambique in 2008. The company has a store in Maputo and exports its products to South Africa, Japan and Portugal, and is now considering exporting to the Chinese mainland. They use local materials and techniques associated with technology to produce their articles. These articles have drawings of endangered animals as a way of raising awareness of environmental preve

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker is seen at a solar energy battery workshop of Shine Earth New Energy Co., Ltd. in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at an intelligent workshop of Lightning optoelectronic Co., Ltd. in Anxi County of Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at an intelligent workshop of Lightning optoelectronic Co., Ltd. in Anxi County of Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man works at a 5G intelligent workshop of a JOMOO "lighthouse factory" in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at a solar energy battery workshop of Shine Earth New Energy Co., Ltd. in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at an intelligent workshop of Lightning optoelectronic Co., Ltd. in Anxi County of Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker is seen at a solar energy battery workshop of Shine Earth New Energy Co., Ltd. in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker is seen at a solar energy battery workshop of Shine Earth New Energy Co., Ltd. in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An employee works at an intelligent workshop of Lightning optoelectronic Co., Ltd. in Anxi County of Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at a solar energy battery workshop of Shine Earth New Energy Co., Ltd. in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker is seen at a solar energy battery workshop of Shine Earth New Energy Co., Ltd. in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People work at a 5G intelligent workshop of a JOMOO "lighthouse factory" in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An employee works at a 5G intelligent workshop of a JOMOO "lighthouse factory" in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker is seen at a solar energy battery workshop of Shine Earth New Energy Co., Ltd. in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230617) -- QUANZHOU, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker walks at a solar energy battery workshop of Shine Earth New Energy Co., Ltd. in Nan'an, Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 17, 2023. In recent years, Quanzhou has strengthened scientific and technological innovation, and guided enterprises to adopt new technologies and materials to drive high-quality and sustainable development. (Xinhua/Liu Yongzhen)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-HANDICRAFT MAKERS-SUSTAINABLE MAKING METHODS

(230426) -- LUSAKA, April 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artist Anthony Tembo stands next to a life-size bull he made using old newspapers and plastic materials in Lusaka, Zambia, on April 15, 2023. In Zambia, handicrafts such as curios and carvings have for a long time been made from wood derived from different tree types. However, climate change and its effects are pushing some handicraft makers to embrace sustainable handicraft-making methods. (Photo by Lillian Banda/Xinhua)

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Upgrade of China's supply chain brings more opportunities: Honeywell

STORY: Upgrade of China's supply chain brings more opportunities: Honeywell DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HENRY LIU, Vice president and general manager of Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT) for Asia Pacific 3. various of views in China 4. various of views of Honeywell building STORYLINE: China's green development and supply chain upgrade brings more opportunities for foreign companies, including U.S. industrial conglomerate Honeywell. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HENRY LIU, Vice president and general manager of Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT) for Asia Pacific "In China's pursuit of modernization, Chinese enterprises are engaged in the reconstruction of the value chain and industrial chain. We can grow together with them. China's drive for green and sustainable development requires the upgrade of the supply chain layout. Chinese enterprises are workin

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Sustainable futsal pitch made from used sneakers opens in Chengdu

STORY: Sustainable futsal pitch made from used sneakers opens in Chengdu DATELINE: March 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a ceremony of a sustainable futsal pitch being officially opened to the public 2. various of sneakers being recycled 3. various of workers installing the sustainable futsal pitch 4. various of a football match STORYLINE: Built with 40,000 pairs of used sneakers, a sustainable futsal pitch was officially opened to the public on Saturday in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The cushion pads, rest chair cushions, and entrance mats are all made of recycled materials from the 40,000 pairs of discarded Adidas sneakers. And the field is covered with recyclable and reusable eco-friendly turf. In addition, the football goal nets are also made from recycled shoelaces. The pitch is in a new sports park, which also includes football fields and an indoor comprehensive sports venue. The facilities can provide sports space for l

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FASHION WEEK-CREATIONS-SECOND-HAND CLOTHES-REJECTED MATERIALS

(230322) -- TEL AVIV, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation made of second-hand clothes and rejected materials during the Tel Aviv Fashion Week in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 19, 2023. Rags, cans, faded plastic wrap ... household waste-turned garments made an eye-catching debut on the catwalk of Israel's Tel Aviv Fashion Week, with this year's event shining a spotlight on sustainable fashion. The annual fashion week ended Wednesday, but the discussion on sustainable fashion is far from over. Here in the economic and hi-tech hub of Israel, fashion goes beyond beauty and delicacy, as organizers and designers call for environmental awareness, particularly pollution and excessive consumption brought by the fashion industry's overproduction. (Xinhua/Wang Zhuolun) TO GO WITH Feature: Tel Aviv Fashion Week urges less consumption, more sustainable fashion

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FASHION WEEK-CREATIONS-SECOND-HAND CLOTHES-REJECTED MATERIALS

(230322) -- TEL AVIV, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation made of second-hand clothes and rejected materials during the Tel Aviv Fashion Week in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 19, 2023. Rags, cans, faded plastic wrap ... household waste-turned garments made an eye-catching debut on the catwalk of Israel's Tel Aviv Fashion Week, with this year's event shining a spotlight on sustainable fashion. The annual fashion week ended Wednesday, but the discussion on sustainable fashion is far from over. Here in the economic and hi-tech hub of Israel, fashion goes beyond beauty and delicacy, as organizers and designers call for environmental awareness, particularly pollution and excessive consumption brought by the fashion industry's overproduction. (Xinhua/Wang Zhuolun) TO GO WITH Feature: Tel Aviv Fashion Week urges less consumption, more sustainable fashion

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FASHION WEEK-CREATIONS-SECOND-HAND CLOTHES-REJECTED MATERIALS

(230322) -- TEL AVIV, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation made of second-hand clothes and rejected materials during the Tel Aviv Fashion Week in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 19, 2023. Rags, cans, faded plastic wrap ... household waste-turned garments made an eye-catching debut on the catwalk of Israel's Tel Aviv Fashion Week, with this year's event shining a spotlight on sustainable fashion. The annual fashion week ended Wednesday, but the discussion on sustainable fashion is far from over. Here in the economic and hi-tech hub of Israel, fashion goes beyond beauty and delicacy, as organizers and designers call for environmental awareness, particularly pollution and excessive consumption brought by the fashion industry's overproduction. (Xinhua/Wang Zhuolun) TO GO WITH Feature: Tel Aviv Fashion Week urges less consumption, more sustainable fashion

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FASHION WEEK-CREATIONS-SECOND-HAND CLOTHES-REJECTED MATERIALS

(230322) -- TEL AVIV, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation made of second-hand clothes and rejected materials during the Tel Aviv Fashion Week in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 19, 2023. Rags, cans, faded plastic wrap ... household waste-turned garments made an eye-catching debut on the catwalk of Israel's Tel Aviv Fashion Week, with this year's event shining a spotlight on sustainable fashion. The annual fashion week ended Wednesday, but the discussion on sustainable fashion is far from over. Here in the economic and hi-tech hub of Israel, fashion goes beyond beauty and delicacy, as organizers and designers call for environmental awareness, particularly pollution and excessive consumption brought by the fashion industry's overproduction. (Xinhua/Wang Zhuolun) TO GO WITH Feature: Tel Aviv Fashion Week urges less consumption, more sustainable fashion

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FASHION WEEK-CREATIONS-SECOND-HAND CLOTHES-REJECTED MATERIALS

(230322) -- TEL AVIV, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Models present creations made of second-hand clothes and rejected materials during the Tel Aviv Fashion Week in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 19, 2023. Rags, cans, faded plastic wrap ... household waste-turned garments made an eye-catching debut on the catwalk of Israel's Tel Aviv Fashion Week, with this year's event shining a spotlight on sustainable fashion. The annual fashion week ended Wednesday, but the discussion on sustainable fashion is far from over. Here in the economic and hi-tech hub of Israel, fashion goes beyond beauty and delicacy, as organizers and designers call for environmental awareness, particularly pollution and excessive consumption brought by the fashion industry's overproduction. (Xinhua/Wang Zhuolun) TO GO WITH Feature: Tel Aviv Fashion Week urges less consumption, more sustainable fashion

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FASHION WEEK-CREATIONS-SECOND-HAND CLOTHES-REJECTED MATERIALS

(230322) -- TEL AVIV, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation made of second-hand clothes and rejected materials during the Tel Aviv Fashion Week in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 19, 2023. Rags, cans, faded plastic wrap ... household waste-turned garments made an eye-catching debut on the catwalk of Israel's Tel Aviv Fashion Week, with this year's event shining a spotlight on sustainable fashion. The annual fashion week ended Wednesday, but the discussion on sustainable fashion is far from over. Here in the economic and hi-tech hub of Israel, fashion goes beyond beauty and delicacy, as organizers and designers call for environmental awareness, particularly pollution and excessive consumption brought by the fashion industry's overproduction. (Xinhua/Wang Zhuolun) TO GO WITH Feature: Tel Aviv Fashion Week urges less consumption, more sustainable fashion

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FASHION WEEK-CREATIONS-SECOND-HAND CLOTHES-REJECTED MATERIALS

(230322) -- TEL AVIV, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation made of second-hand clothes and rejected materials during the Tel Aviv Fashion Week in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 19, 2023. Rags, cans, faded plastic wrap ... household waste-turned garments made an eye-catching debut on the catwalk of Israel's Tel Aviv Fashion Week, with this year's event shining a spotlight on sustainable fashion. The annual fashion week ended Wednesday, but the discussion on sustainable fashion is far from over. Here in the economic and hi-tech hub of Israel, fashion goes beyond beauty and delicacy, as organizers and designers call for environmental awareness, particularly pollution and excessive consumption brought by the fashion industry's overproduction. (Xinhua/Wang Zhuolun) TO GO WITH Feature: Tel Aviv Fashion Week urges less consumption, more sustainable fashion

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FASHION WEEK-CREATIONS-SECOND-HAND CLOTHES-REJECTED MATERIALS

(230322) -- TEL AVIV, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation made of second-hand clothes and rejected materials during the Tel Aviv Fashion Week in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 19, 2023. Rags, cans, faded plastic wrap ... household waste-turned garments made an eye-catching debut on the catwalk of Israel's Tel Aviv Fashion Week, with this year's event shining a spotlight on sustainable fashion. The annual fashion week ended Wednesday, but the discussion on sustainable fashion is far from over. Here in the economic and hi-tech hub of Israel, fashion goes beyond beauty and delicacy, as organizers and designers call for environmental awareness, particularly pollution and excessive consumption brought by the fashion industry's overproduction. (Xinhua/Wang Zhuolun) TO GO WITH Feature: Tel Aviv Fashion Week urges less consumption, more sustainable fashion

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(CIIE) CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-GREEN TECHNOLOGIES (CN)

(221108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor displays a plush toy at the fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 7, 2022. The filling of this series of plush toys are recycled materials made from ocean-bound plastics. Green, low carbon, recycling, sustainable development and other production and consumption concepts can be found in many exhibition areas of the fifth CIIE. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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(CIIE) CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-GREEN TECHNOLOGIES (CN)

(221108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 7, 2022 shows environmental-friendly materials used in express delivery industry at the fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai. Green, low carbon, recycling, sustainable development and other production and consumption concepts can be found in many exhibition areas of the fifth CIIE. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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Rising prices affecting sheep and cattle farmers in Spain

STORY: Rising prices affecting sheep and cattle farmers in Spain DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cattle and sheep 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JOSE, Shepherd 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): BERNA, Cattle farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): ANA COBO, Cattle farmer STORYLINE: Rising costs have impacted sheep and cattle farmers in Spain, though inflation dropped to 9 percent in September from 10.5 percent in August. Rising energy costs are believed to be responsible for pushing up food prices in all parts of the supply chain. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JOSE, Shepherd "It's getting more expensive because the raw materials to feed the animals are more expensive than ever. The weather hasn't helped either. We are going to get to a point where it isn't sustainable. I don't know what measures we can take. But if we don't do anything, we won't be able to keep the farm running." Spain has also been affected by one of the worst droughts on record, which has also

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China to maintain sustainable economic growth: Indonesian economist

STORY: China to maintain sustainable economic growth: Indonesian economist DATELINE: Aug. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ports in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BHIMA YUDHISTIRA, Director of Indonesian think-tank Center of Economic and Law Studies STORYLINE: An economist with Indonesian think-tank Center of Economic and Law Studies says China will maintain sustainable economic growth. SOUNDBITE (English): BHIMA YUDHISTIRA, Director of Indonesian think-tank Center of Economic and Law Studies "I think there will be a major improvement, a major recovery we see here in the region, especially in China. We see from the manufacturing sector, there will be like a good improvement. And then the number of the manufacturing PMI, purchasing managers' index, I think it's also improving. And also the buyout of the raw materials, the purchasing of the new technology equipment in some of the sectors is increasing. The first one is about government interventions. The

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CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-WORLD EV & ES BATTERY CONFERENCE (CN)

(220721) -- YIBIN, July 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at materials used in producing power batteries during the EV & ES Battery-Empowered Green and Low-carbon Travel Exhibition of the 2022 World EV & ES Battery Conference in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 21, 2022. The 2022 World EV & ES Battery Conference kicked off here Thursday, showcasing the latest EV & ES battery technologies and sustainable ways of travel. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

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SWEDEN-HELSINGBORG-H22 CITY EXPO

(220617) -- HELSINGBORG (SWEDEN), June 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People ride an amusement facility made of used materials at H22 City Expo in Helsingborg, Sweden, on June 17, 2022. H22 City Expo, taking place in Helsingborg from May 30 to July 3, invites the world to explore new twists on a sustainable city, and discovers how innovation and collaboration can inspire everyday solutions to the world's biggest challenges. (Xinhua/Fu Yiming)

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Explore Industry 4.0 new trend at Hannover Messe

STORY: Explore Industry 4.0 new trend at Hannover Messe DATELINE: June 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: HANNOVER, Germany CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hannover Messe, the world's leading industrial trade fair STORYLINE: Hannover Messe, the world's leading industrial trade fair, closed its doors in Hannover on Thursday. During the fair this year, Industry 4.0 continued to be the focus of exhibitors. Being more precise, smarter, and more sustainable was how the latest technologies impress visitors. German industrial automation company Festo showcased a bioreactor at the trade fair. The equipment enables the efficient and large-scale photosynthesis of algae, which the company describes as "small climate savers." The device prompts the algae to absorb carbon and produce organic recyclable materials. German startup Aeon Robotics showed to visitors a robotic arm controlled by a unique controller. The wearable force feedback controller allows intuitive teaching of the robot hand by demonstrat

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Chinese workers help clean Ghanaian beach to protect ocean environment

STORY: Chinese workers help clean Ghanaian beach to protect ocean environment DATELINE: March 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the clean-up exercise 2. various of Jamestown Fishing Harbor Complex 3. various of the clean-up exercise STORYLINE: Chinese workers in Ghana embarked on a clean-up exercise on the beach at Accra on Saturday to help the West African country protect its ocean environment. The staff of CRCC Harbor and Channel Engineering Bureau Group Co., a company undertaking the construction of the Jamestown Fishing Harbor Complex, cleared the beach scattered with plastics, wood, and other waste materials with their Ghanaian counterparts. Ghana boasts a 550-kilometer coastline, of which the littered beaches have become a threat to its ocean environment for years. Jin Xiaodong, the China-aided project manager, told Xinhua that the ocean environment is of great importance to a country's sustainable development, and the Chinese workers al