Blue Circle: a second life for marine plastic waste

Discarded plastic bottles that once polluted oceans are now being transformed into eco-friendly clothing, footwear, stationery, and smartphone accessories through an innovative project called "Blue Circle".

But what truly sets this project apart is its innovative traceability system: each product carries a unique QR code that allows consumers to track its remarkable journey - from marine pollutant to functional product.

This inspiring story is featured in the upcoming China Global Television Network (CGTN) documentary "China Quest: A Journey Through Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains", premiering August 3.

The documentary follows Erik Solheim, Chairman of the Europe-Asia Center and former UN Under-Secretary-General, as he travels across China finding the country's green solutions that are changing the world.

Blue Circle: a second life for marine plastic waste

The death toll in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip has risen to 71,441 since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on Oct 7, 2023, with the number of injuries reaching 171,329, said Gaza's health authorities on Thursday.

In the past 24 hours, hospitals in Gaza received two bodies, according to the health authorities.

Since the ceasefire agreement took effect on Oct 11, 2025, Israeli attacks have killed 451 people and wounded 1,251 others in the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 71,439: health authorities