Introduction to Circular Economy in Urumqi - Europe-China Clean ...

Challenges and Problems
Ø Management mechanism should be strengthened: circular economy started
late and its management mechanism is still in early developing stage. It has
similar developing course with concept of energy-saving emission reduction.
Both interact in some fields, or even overlap each other, as well as coordination
authorities, which leads a weak unified leadership or a gap in leadership. A
optimization on management mechanism is needed.
Ø Regional standard on circular economy is un clear: to develop circular
economy magnifies the investment of pollution control and the R/D cost of
downstream sectors, which lack of sources of investment. There is shortage of
driving force for Enterprises in demonstration projects to transform industrial
restructures. A sustainable development model needs to be developed.
Ø Short of knowledge on circular economy: Municipal Party Committee and
the relevant departments promote a program to move key industrials into
Industrial Park and Economic and Technological Development Zone. After all, at
the exploratory stage, understanding on technology and standard in the circular
economy development mode is still not clear enough. Businesses and public
participation is still not initiated and motivated