1. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Dr. Thomas Sterr Prof. Dr. D. Günter Liesegang German-Chinese Workshop on the Project Sketch of the “Core Cycle Waste” Urumqi Project ….. May 8th, 2007, IUWA Heidelberg e.V., Heidelberg, Germany University of Heidelberg, Germany AWI - Institute of Economics, Department of Business Administration Contact address: IUWA, Tiergartenstraße 17, 69121 Heidelberg, Germany phone: +49/6221/64940-12, fax: -14; sterr@iuwa.de, www.iuwa.dewww.iuwa.de IUWA Institute for Eco-Industrial Analyses Heidelberg e.V.

2. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 1. Depiction of the legal framework (including by-laws, ordinances, etc.) in the realm of waste for the Urumqi Region and its subsystem elements  Our Chinese partners are working on that 2.Harmonization of the project’s contents with the goals of the present five year plan (5YP) and its regional specifications  harmonization with the goals of this 5YP  Our Chinese partners are working on that 3. Description of the competence/jurisdiction of the mesh of actors (public / private) in the Urumqi Region, including a comparison with the conditions in the “Metropolitan Region of Rhine-Neckar”  Both sides agree that they will work on that issue Module 1: Transparent depiction of the current political, organizational, legal and economic framework in the waste industry

3. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 4. Illustration of disposal logistics (infrastructure, collection systems, …)  unclear, what we meant by that Module 1: Transparent depiction of the current political, organizational, legal and economic framework in the waste industry

4. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Verdichtungsraum Rhein-Neckar Q: /www.bedandroses.de/files/jpg/Homepageregion_Kopie.jpg (Internetbesuch vom 25.02.2007)

5. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Union of the Waste Industry in Rhine-Neckar Heidelberg (HD) Composting of native organic biological waste: up to 35,000 tons per annum Mannheim (MA) non-recyclable household waste (B) and sludge: thermal treatment up to 380,000 tons per annum Rhein-Neckar-Kreis (yellow) Non-recyclable inert materials suitable for landfills (ground excavation, construction waste etc.) source: www.rhein-neckar-kreis.de/servlet/PB/menu/1143900_pcontent_l1/navigate1150899786045.html

6. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Waste disposal of private households in Heidelberg Site of waste generation Pathway of material waste Kitchen Household, Office Bio- waste DSDOther waste Paper Glass Batteries Appliances Bulk waste Separated, communal waste collection (pick-up system) Collection site (ca. 500m grid) (delivery system) Front door 10-500m Trade / communal recycling center (delivery system) Private composting VV Separation site VWVV Medication …

7. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 xxx Color Code / Disposal Logistics TI ??

8. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 5.Creation of a waste inventory  very relevant for the Chinese partners  will be a major subject within the first year of the project  which types of waste are distinguished?  which wastes are sorted out in which region? (in the City of Urumqi / the Changji Region / industrial areas; representative local analyses?)  which amounts of which specific materials are separately disposed?  which wastes are recycled in which company and in which fashion?  which industries are the most significant in this process?  which plants are associated with which waste and to what extent?  which outputs and secondary products are created and where? Module 1: Transparent depiction of the current political, organizational, legal and economic framework in the waste industry

9. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 xxx EWC Env. management and waste balance of a company Disposal licenses of sites Disposal certificates / Documentation Percentage of waste specific recycled materials Secondary products

10. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Already incorporated institutions and individuals Environmental agencies on the level of the province (Ministry of the Environment) – Jaerhang Ahati & Associates Environmental agencies on the level of cities and regions (Changji / Urumqi) – Bai Xin Environmental agencies on the level of cities and neighborhoods University of Xinjiang – He Bingyu Environmental agencies, individuals, and groups that shall be incorporated during implementation Resource Recovery Association of the Province of Xinjiang Leading representatives from industrial enterprises and recycling specialists Module 1: Transparent depiction of the current political, organizational, legal and economic framework in the waste industry

11. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007  well chosen topic  will be a major task within the first two years  special desire of the Chinese partners: recycling of tires / rubber 1.what is the current state of being for the specific types of waste economically speaking? 2.which amounts of waste are expected to develop within the next few years? (including alternate prospects) 3.which adverse environmental effects and potential are associated with this development? (scenario prognosis) 4.which prices for the specific types of waste are expected to develop within the next few years? 5.which factors influence the development of prices and to what extent? 6.which technologies are currently in use / planned for the future? Module 2: Identification of potential opportunities for the circular economy

12. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Collection Reduction Reintegration Marketing Procurement Production PRODUCTION SIDE REDUCTION SIDE Material flow LEGEND: Material flow Informational flow Production-Reduction-Wheel Reproduction in industry

13. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 INPUT space of general potentials waste problem OUTPUT General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling

14. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 INPUT space of general potentials ecology waste problem innovation carrying capacity OUTPUT technology General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling

15. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 INPUT space of general potentials ecology markt economy waste problem innovation carrying capacity prices, EoS OUTPUT technology General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling

16. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 INPUT space of general potentials ecology markt economy law organi- zation waste problem innovation carrying capacity prices, EoS laws flexibility OUTPUT technology General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling

17. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 INPUT space of general potentials ecology markt economy law organi- sation waste problem emo- tions innovation carrying capacity prices, EoS laws flexibility OUTPUT technology General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling

18. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 INPUT space of general potentials ecology markt economy law organi- sation waste problem recycling- object emo- tions innovation carrying capacity prices, EoS laws flexibility OUTPUT technology General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling

19. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 xxx Current waste prices Development of prices for raw materials Development of waste quantities in Germany

20. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007  well chosen topic”  will be a major task within the first two years  special desire of the Chinese partners: recycling of tires / rubber 7.how does the development of the situation in Urumqi compare to the Rhine-Neckar Region? (the market, organizational issues, technologies) 8.which specific advantages and disadvantages are involved? 9.how are these changes evaluated from an ecological and socio-cultural point of view? 10.in which fields of activity could the circular economy be promoted in the U-Chang Region and how? / for which types of waste / what recycling processes could be implemented in the near future? 11.which measures could help improve the surrounding conditions? Module 2: Identification of potential opportunities for the circular economy

21. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Already incorporated institutions and individuals Environmental agencies on the level of the province (Ministry of the Environment) – Jaerhang Ahati & Associates) Environmental agencies on the level of cities and regions (Changji / Urumqi) – Bai Xin Environmental agencies on the level of cities and neighborhoods University of Xinjiang – He Bingyu Environmental agencies, individuals, and groups that shall be incorporated during implementation Resource Recovery Association of the Province of Xinjiang Leading representatives from industrial enterprises and recycling specialists Module 2: Identification of potential opportunities for the circular economy

22. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007  will be a major subject for the German side  intensification of direct contacts and involvement of industrial actors / private enterprises from the Rhine-Neckar-Region 1.What is the current framework for German investments in the waste realm in the Urumqi Region? What must one be aware of? What are the risks and dangers? 2.What services are currently offered by non-Chinese foreigners? 3.What is the situation regarding the founding of enterprises /joint ventures /technological export /consulting services for German firms in the region? 4.In which fields of activity is the Chinese industry / the government of the province especially interested in the services of German enterprises / services from Germany? 5.Where do German enterprises (especially those from the Rhine-Neckar- Region) have good chances of getting a foot in the door in U’Chang (products / services / production)? 6.How can one improve these chances? Module 3: Opportunities for the German Economy

23. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 xxx Bilder Entsorgungsanlage Bruchsal

24. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 xxx

25. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Total waste quantities340.5 Mio to.100% thereof Building waste188.6 Mio to.55 % Mining waste 50.5 Mio to.15 % Waste from production 53.0 Mio. to.16 % Residential waste 48.4 Mio. to. 14 % (packaging waste / household waste) (10.6 / 37.8 Mio. to.) Recycling rates Building waste162,7 Mio. to.86 % Waste from production30,1 Mio to.58 % Residential waste26 Mio. to.57 % thereof Glass3,1 Mio. to.100% Paper, cardboard, packaging7,7 Mio. to. 99% Biological waste7,7 Mio. to. 99% Sludge1,4 Mio. to. 58% Abfallwirtschaft in Deutschland (offizielle Zahlen von 2004

26. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Direct project partners of special importance Resource Recovery Association of the Province of Xinjiang (XRRA) (Association of the recycling businesses of the entire region; as it includes all major registered recycling companies) Public and private recycling enterprises Environmental agencies on the level of the province (Ministry of Env. – Jaerhang Ahati, who is also one of the vice-presidents of „XRRA“) University of Xinjiang Auxiliary measures Visit of a business delegation of interested industrial representatives from U-Chang to the Rhine-Neckar-Region  joint excursions to interested firms and technologies Delegation of German industrial representatives in U-Chang both visits include accompanying events (presentations + small trade fairs with posters, demos, products) Module 3: Opportunities for the German Economy

27. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007  “agreement regarding the question of the specific locational focus has already been achieved during the last workshops in Urumqi” 1.locational focus a.)MiDong a production site currently being developed between Urumqi and Changji, which is already the industrial site with the largest area in the Province of Xinjiang b.)EDTZ (hightech sites near the city)  Basics and logistics for modern disposal in the industrial area c.)selected inner city areas  consumer behavior / socio-cultural aspects Module 4: Specification of the Project’s Field of Activity with locational focus on MiDong, EDTZ, selected inner city areas

28. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007  “agreement regarding the question of the specific locational focus has already been achieved during the last workshops in Urumqi” 2.Site-specific focus on the relevant issues, beginning with MiDong because of a.)a special interest of the partners of the Xinjiang Resource Recovery Association (Presidents of the private enterprises), as mentioned in a private discussion on the „XRRA“ premises in Urumqi in July of 2006 b.)the special development of the industrial area in MiDong (corner- stone laid in April 05), which is currently in a quite dynamic state  window of opportunity not only in regards to potential environmentally friendly development  but also in regards to the need for investment c.)a special closeness to the Chinese economy / to CEOs who will get acquainted with German environmental technologies and management first hand during the project d.)cooperation with representatives from the Rhine-Neckar Chamber of Commerce and similar institutions with the explicit participation of experts on China Module 4: Specifcation of the Project’s Field of Activity with locational focus on MiDong, EDTZ, selected inner city areas

29. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 3.First steps towards the conceptualization of a recycling park in the industrial area of MiDong  “That’s where we have to start”  “but no information available yet as no research has been conducted on that as of yet”. a.) what is currently recycled b.) where could potentially interesting synergy effects be realized c.)what business opportunities can be found here for German enterprises? Module 4: Specifcation of the Project’s Field of Activity with locational focus on MiDong, EDTZ, selected inner city areas

30. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 4.Sustainability-oriented business in the industrial area MiDong  Compilation of suggestions / proposals for promoting a more environmentally and socially friendly means of business in the industrial park of MiDong  the Chinese side does “not consider this a relevant question”  Synergetic effects between different companies?  Opportunities for German enterprises along the chain of material flows? 5.Suggestions for developing appropriate communicational forums in order to promote the sustainable development in the industrial area  Networking and the establishment of networks for creating and increasing mutual trust  Organization und implementation of appropriate presentations for increasing the business ties between the two partner regions Module 4: Specification of the Project’s Field of Activity with locational focus on MiDong, EDTZ, selected inner city areas

31. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Already incorporated institutions and individuals Environmental agencies on the level of the province (Ministry of the Environment) – Jaerhang Ahati & Associates Environmental agencies on the level of cities and regions (Changji / Urumqi) – Bai Xin Environmental agencies on the level of cities and neighborhoods University of Xinjiang Environmental agencies, individuals, and groups that shall be incorporated during implementation Resource Recovery Association of the Province of Xinjiang Leading representatives from industrial enterprises and recycling specialists Module 4: Specifcation of the Project’s Field of Activity with locational focus on MiDong, EDTZ, selected inner city areas

32. German-Chinese Workshop on Waste Management; HD, 8 th of May 2007 © IUWA / Sterr 2007 Dr. Thomas Sterr Prof. Dr. D. Günter Liesegang Thank you very much for your fruitful collaboration Urumqi Project ….. May 8th, 2007, IUWA Heidelberg e.V., Heidelberg, Germany University of Heidelberg, Germany AWI - Institute of Economics, Department of Business Administration Contact address: IUWA, Tiergartenstraße 17, 69121 Heidelberg, Germany phone: +49/6221/64940-12, fax: -14; sterr@iuwa.de, www.iuwa.dewww.iuwa.de IUWA Institute for Eco-Industrial Analyses Heidelberg e.V.