Construction waste recycling in China: SUEZ, Changshu and Anji join forces to create a joint venture to provide innovative digital solutions in waste recycling
The Anji project will mirror the "Changshu model" initiated by SUEZ2 in 2018 for the reuse of construction waste into new resources, and will rely on Internet and Internet of Things technologies, customized treatment processes, bespoke equipment, and a smart, digital platform that monitors the entire process of waste collection, transfer, and treatment. The project will also integrate advanced, intelligent sorting facilities to efficiently and precisely treat construction waste, in order to achieve minimum reuse rate of construction waste of 85%. The recycled construction aggregates will be used to produce bricks, curbstone, or road bedding for different purposes; combustible materials will be supplied to waste incineration plants as fuel for power generation. Additionally, metallic materials will be reused directly.
Gu Hongliang, General Manager of Changshu Water Investment and Development Company Limited, said, “To address the pressing construction waste problem at its source, we’ve entered into a strategic partnership with SUEZ, a pioneer in the environmental industry. Our joint venture relies on SUEZ’s advanced managerial expertise in waste treatment. We’ve also developed a solution adapted to actual conditions in Changshu to maximize resource recycling and facilitate safe, reliable disposal. The ‘Changshu Model’ has been unanimously endorsed by government officials, customers, and the wider industry. We’re pleased to cooperate with Anji and to use SUEZ’s advanced technology to leverage our comparative advantage for the benefit of all parties.”
The Anji project is the result of more than ten years of close collaboration between SUEZ and Changshu, and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the circular economy. The creation of this joint venture strengthens our partnership with the city of Changshu and underlines our ability to provide a holistic offer in environmental services to support the environmental transition and the resource protection. I’m confident that, together, we’ll be able to provide the best environmental solutions for more customers, across a greater number of industries. And that we will support the Chinese government in achieving its ambitious environmental goals.Steve Clark , CEO of SUEZ Asia
Aerial view of the planned construction waste disposal project in Anji County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province.
2 Changshu SUEZ NWS Environmental Management Co, Ltd is a joint venture established in 2018 between SUEZ NWS (35%) and Changshu Water Investment and Development Company Limited (65%).