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Dog becomes recycling champion in Xi'an
(China Daily)
Updated: 2008-06-25 11:18

A dog named Duoduo, kept by a resident in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, has learned to be an avid recycler.

Dog becomes recycling champion in Xi'an

"The dog has a habit to pick up waste beverage bottles from the streets and keep them behind my door," said its owner, surnamed Shi.

"At first I did not like it to do that, but one day I realized that the waste material can be sold. I can get some money to buy meat for the dog, as a reward."

Now the owner and the dog have worked out a system. The dog is rewarded for its labor with extra treats.

"I encourage it to continue its effort," Shi said. "And now it improves its living conditions with its own effort."

(Sanqin Daily)