Currently, plastic pollution has become a global environmental issue second only to climate change, posing great challenges to global sustainable development. As a responsible developing country, China actively contributes to plastic pollution control, and this effort not only relies on the efforts of environmental public welfare organizations but also requires the dedication of Chinese enterprises.

On December 23, 2023, at the invitation of GREENRIVER, YUTOECO conducted a unique environmental public welfare training for GREENRIVER volunteers in Shenzhen. The main speaker for this training was Dean Cheng from the YUTOECO R&D Institute. He eloquently covered three aspects, from the "urgent plastic problem" to the "treatment and challenges of plastic waste," and YUTOECO's efforts and innovations in addressing plastic pollution. The purpose of this training was to interpret plastic pollution from a professional perspective, disseminate knowledge about environmentally friendly packaging, enhance the professional competence of volunteers, and better address the challenges of global plastic pollution.

Currently, the problem of plastic pollution is widespread, and has a deep and severe impact on the Earth's environment. In the process of plastic recycling, there are also problems such as complex processing, low efficiency, and high technical costs. At the same time, the waste disposal process can cause greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, leading to serious harm to the Earth's environment and biodiversity. Environmental protection is urgent in such circumstances and needs immediate solutions.

As a leading brand under YUTO, YUTOECO has always focused on practicing and promoting sustainable concepts at various levels. In addition to the impact of the brand itself, YUTOECO actively collaborates with environmental public welfare organizations, learning from each other to promote the long-term development of environmental protection and jointly create a green life for everyone.

Founded in 1995, GREENRIVER aims to promote and organize activities for the protection of the natural ecological environment in the river basin area, enhance the environmental awareness and ethics of the whole society, and strive for the sustainable development of the social economy in the basin. Over the years, GREENRIVER has undertaken projects such as the protection of the Kekexili Tibetan antelope, monitoring the retreat of glaciers in the Yangtze River source, biodiversity surveys in the Yanzhanggua canyon, garbage removal and research along the Qinghai-Tibet Line, protection and population surveys of bar-headed geese, and garbage recycling along National Highway 318. Volunteers have participated in dozens or even hundreds of volunteer activities, walking a difficult but steadfast path in environmental protection.

During the discussion and exchange, GREENRIVER volunteers actively asked questions, engaging in passionate discussions with Dean Cheng, sharing pollution problems and related reflections encountered in daily life and volunteer activities. For example, "Waste classification is originally a good thing, residents actively cooperate, but when the garbage is collected, it is still transported mixed, losing the meaning of classification?" "Compared to ordinary packaging, environmentally friendly packaging is more expensive, so why should it be actively promoted, and what are the advantages of eco-friendly packaging?" "In the long march of environmental protection, many people still lack environmental awareness, even doubting environmentalists, increasing the difficulty of environmental protection. At such times, should environmental protection continue, and how to continue?" Dean Cheng answered each question, and the volunteers had friendly exchanges. The staff also randomly presented YUTO's New Year gift box, Forbidden City calendar, and environmental protection medals as prizes to those questioning volunteers, encouraging everyone to actively participate in the discussion.

Finally, under the guidance of the commentator, volunteers visited various packaging products displayed in the YUTO's exhibition hall, as well as the efforts and achievements YUTO has made in sustainable development.

In today's era advocating sustainable development and reducing plastic and carbon emissions, green development is no longer an empty slogan. It is the diligent figure of those GREENRIVER volunteers on the Qinghai-Tibet Line at an altitude of 3000 meters; it is the image of YUTOECO as a pioneer in the field of environmental protection as a Chinese brand; and it is also a group of volunteers with green dreams who gather together because of the same vision. Even in the cold winter, the starlight gathered is enough to warm the entire winter.