What's the final role of materials used in temporary landscaping of the just-concluded Asian Games in Hangzhou? They may turn into a handbag, or a backpack.
As a co-host city of the Asiad, among the sports Jinhua hosted were sepak takraw and soccer. The fabric materials once used for decoration at the Jinhua Sports Center can be recycled and some of them can be made into products for daily use like bags.
Besides the decoration materials, the movable tents established outside the venue, which are made of environmental-friendly materials, can also be recycled as well. They can be dismantled in a quick manner with the frames and tarps being kept independently for future occasions.
Jinhua adhered to the green philosophy from the beginning of its preparations for the continental sports gala. The low-carbon concept can be found in all details of its design, construction, and management of venues. All the three Asiad sites were not newly-built but upgraded from existing sports centers, which not only cut costs but will also benefit the locals after the grand event.
In the local Asian Games Village, bilingual signs of garbage classification, solar-powered smart dustbins, and green travel can be found everywhere. A green Games should be more than a concept; it should also be a commitment and an action that is sustainable, and raise public awareness about pursuing a society with environmentally friendly production.
