Zhejiang marine waste scheme wins UN's top environmental award

An environmental initiative targeting marine plastic pollution in Zhejiang province was on Monday awarded the 2023 Champions of the Earth, the United Nations' highest environmental honor.

A city mayor, a non-profit foundation, a social enterprise and a research council also won the honor for their innovative solutions and transformative action to tackle plastic pollution, according to a media release from the UN Environment Programme.

A total of about 2,500 programs around the globe applied for the honor this year.