Kailu County, Inner Mongolia - SUSTAINABLE TRANSITION CHINA

Pilots

Innovate mulch film collection mechanism in Kailu County, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Objective

To improve the collection, recycle, and treatment of waste mulch film by encouraging the use the thicker mulch film. Based on the cost calculation, the project will submit policy recommendations on adjustment of agricultural subsidies, which will contribute to the reduction of mulch film waste in rural areas.

Activities

Baseline investigation and evaluation on the mulch film use and waste situation in Kailu County
Local ceremony to supply thicker mulch films (0.012 mm) to farmers
Mulch film used in 4000 mu pilot farmlands (266.68 hectare)
Collection of waste mulch film
Evaluation and summary of pilot practice, policy recommendations