Chemical companies taking the green path in Linzi

Emerging technologies are paving the way for a more sustainable chemical production industry in Linzi district in Zibo, Shandong province, alongside other changes to make the district's heavy industries more environmentally friendly.

As one of China's major chemical manufacturing bases, Linzi had 135 new industrial robot manufacturing units, 16 new AI factory workshops and 25 city-level incubation platforms for high-tech factories last year.

Linzi has also encouraged companies to abandon facilities that are low in productivity but cause heavy pollution, such as the 35-metric-ton coal-fired steam boiler. The district has roped in professional teams for sewage and solid waste disposal in areas where massive factories have been shut down.