Express industry is speeding up green reforms

Packages for express delivery goods in China are expected to be thinner and more recyclable to reduce environmental stress, according to a new national standard.

The recommended standard, to take effect on Sept 1, is intended to reduce the harmful environmental effect caused by packaging waste with China's rapidly developing express delivery industry, according to China's Standardization Administration.

It is necessary to encourage enterprises to use environmentally friendly packages and adhesives that result in reduced pollution and emissions, and consume less energy to move parcels, the administration said.