German-Chinese Workshop on the Project Sketch of the “Core Cycle Waste”

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

2. Module 1: Transparent depiction of the current political, organizational, legal and economic framework in the waste industry 1. Depiction of the legal framework (including by-laws, ordinances, etc.)in the realm of waste for the Urumqi Region and its subsystemelements  Our Chinese partners are working on that 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 comparisonwith the conditions in the “Metropolitan Region of Rhine-Neckar”  Both sides agree that they will work on that issue

3. Module 1: Transparent depiction of the current political, organizational, legal and economic framework in the waste industry 4. Illustration of disposal logistics (infrastructure, collection systems, …)  unclear, what we meant by that

4. Verdichtungsraum Rhein-Neckar Q: /www.bedandroses.de/files/jpg/Homepageregion_Kopie.jpg(Internetbesuch vom 25.02.2007)

5. 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. Waste disposal of private households in Heidelberg Household, Office Kitchen Medication Site of waste generation Bio-waste DSD Otherwaste Paper Glass Batteries Bulk waste Appliances … Private composting Separated, communal waste collection Front door (delivery system) Collection site(ca. 500m grid) (pick-up system) 10-500m (delivery system) Trade / communal recycling center Separation site Pathway of material waste V V V V W V

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8. Module 1: Transparent depiction of the current political, organizational, legal and economic framework in the waste industry 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?

9. 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. Module 1: Transparent depiction of the current political, organizational, legal and economic framework in the waste industry 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

11. Module 2: Identification of potential opportunities for the circular economy • well chosen topic • will be a major task within the first two years • special desire of the Chinese partners: recycling of tires / rubber • what is the current state of being for the specific types of waste economically speaking? • which amounts of waste are expected to develop within the next few years? (including alternate prospects) • which adverse environmental effects and potential are associated with this development? (scenario prognosis) • which prices for the specific types of waste are expected to develop within the next few years? • which factors influence the development of prices and to what extent? • which technologies are currently in use / planned for the future?

12. Reproduction in industry Production-Reduction-Wheel PRODUCTION SIDE REDUCTION SIDE Collection Marketing Reduction Production Procurement Reintegration LEGEND: Material flowInformational flow

13. General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling space of general potentials INPUT waste problem waste for deposition waste for deposition OUTPUT

14. General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling space of general potentials INPUT waste problem innovation technology ecology carrying capacity waste for deposition waste for deposition OUTPUT

15. General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling space of general potentials INPUT waste problem innovation technology ecology carrying capacity markt economy prices, EoS waste for deposition waste for deposition OUTPUT

16. General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling space of general potentials INPUT waste problem innovation technology ecology carrying capacity markt economy prices, EoS law laws waste for deposition organi-zation flexibility waste for deposition OUTPUT

17. General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling space of general potentials INPUT waste problem innovation technology ecology carrying capacity markt economy prices, EoS law laws waste for deposition organi-sation flexibility waste for deposition emo- tions OUTPUT

18. General dim. of obstacles for technosperic recycling space of general potentials INPUT waste problem innovation technology ecology carrying capacity markt economy prices, EoS law laws waste for deposition organi-sation flexibility waste for deposition emo- tions OUTPUT recycling-object

19. xxx Current waste prices Development of prices for raw materials Development of waste quantities in Germany

20. Module 2: Identification of potential opportunities for the circular economy • well chosen topic” • will be a major task within the first two years • special desire of the Chinese partners: recycling of tires / rubber • how does the development of the situation in Urumqi compareto the Rhine-Neckar Region?(the market, organizational issues, technologies) • which specific advantages and disadvantages are involved? • how are these changes evaluated from an ecological and socio-cultural point of view? • 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? • which measures could help improve the surrounding conditions?

21. Module 2: Identification of potential opportunities for the circular economy 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

22. Module 3: Opportunities for the German Economy • 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 • What is the current framework for German investmentsin the waste realm in the Urumqi Region? What must one be aware of? What are the risks and dangers? • What services are currently offered by non-Chinese foreigners? • What is the situation regarding the founding of enterprises /joint ventures /technological export /consulting services for German firms in the region? • 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? • 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)? • How can one improve these chances?

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25. Abfallwirtschaft in Deutschland (offizielle Zahlen von 2004

26. Module 3: Opportunities for the German Economy 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)

27. Module 4: Specification of the Project’s Field of Activity with locational focus on MiDong, EDTZ, selected inner city areas • “agreement regarding the question of the specific locational focushas already been achieved during the last workshops in Urumqi” • 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 Xinjiangb.) EDTZ (hightech sites near the city)  Basics and logistics for modern disposal in the industrial areac.) selected inner city areas consumer behavior / socio-cultural aspects

28. Module 4: Specifcation of the Project’s Field of Activity with locational focus on MiDong, EDTZ, selected inner city areas • “agreement regarding the question of the specific locational focushas already been achieved during the last workshops in Urumqi” 2. Site-specific focus on the relevant issues, beginning with MiDong because ofa.) 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 2006b.) 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 investmentc.) a special closeness to the Chinese economy / to CEOs who will get acquainted with German environmental technologiesand management first hand during the projectd.) cooperation with representatives from the Rhine-Neckar Chamber of Commerce and similar institutions with the explicit participation of experts on China

29. Module 4: Specifcation of the Project’s Field of Activity with locational focus on MiDong, EDTZ, selected inner city areas 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 recycledb.) where could potentially interesting synergy effects be realized c.) what business opportunities can be found here for German enterprises?

30. Module 4: Specification of the Project’s Field of Activity with locational focus on MiDong, EDTZ, selected inner city areas 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? 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

31. Module 4: Specifcation of the Project’s Field of Activity with locational focus on MiDong, EDTZ, selected inner city areas 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

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