By Chunrong Wang | Chief Executive Officer
On September 20, 2026, millions of volunteers across 211 countries and territories came together to celebrate World Cleanup Day, one of the world's largest civil environmental movements.
In 2026, China hosted the global observance of World Cleanup Day, with Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, serving as the international host city. The Shaoxing Initiative was launched during the event, calling for stronger global collaboration, wider public participation, and a shared commitment to making cleanliness a common goal for humanity.
On September 19, the Shanghai main event took place at Binjiang Forest Park, located at the confluence of the Huangpu River, Yangtze River, and East China Sea. Nearly 300 volunteers from corporate partners, universities, and local communities participated in a 90-minute coastal cleanup and a series of environmental activities.
Together, volunteers collected 995.86 kg of litter, including 388.83 kg of plastic waste. With the support of our recycling partners, all collected waste will enter professional recycling and treatment channels, helping ensure that the cleanup effort goes beyond simply removing litter from the shoreline and contributes to a more traceable and responsible waste management process.
Meanwhile, World Cleanup Day activities took place across China, from Shenzhen and Zhuhai to Yunnan, Shandong, Shaoguan, Nanjing, Shijiazhuang, Yingkou, and Ordos. Local organizations mobilized communities, schools, universities, youth groups, and outdoor enthusiasts through beach cleanups, mountain cleanups, river and lake cleanups, environmental education, and community engagement.
Approximately 200,000 people across China are estimated to have participated in this year's activities, with final data still being consolidated.
Beyond the immediate environmental benefits, these activities help participants better understand where waste comes from, how daily consumption contributes to pollution, and why individual responsibility matters. We believe that cleanup activities can serve not only as a way to restore natural environments, but also as an entry point for environmental education, waste reduction, and broader community action.
Through our shared vision of "See, Pick up, Reduce," we will continue connecting individual actions with collective impact, working toward a cleaner and more sustainable planet.
Every small action matters. Together, we can turn 5% of people's action into 100% of our collective impact.
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