What are the practical measures to protect the environment abroad?

Brazil: Environmental Arbitration Institute will be built.

Brazil's Sao Paulo Page reported in September 13 that Brazil will establish the first environmental arbitration court in Rio de Janeiro. This arbitration court will officially start operation in June+10, 5438, and it is composed of some lawyers and experts in the field of environmental protection. The purpose is to provide a quick and convenient solution to the widespread environmental protection disputes between institutions at all levels in Brazil and between legal persons and natural persons. Alfredo Rodriguez, a lawyer who will be the president of the arbitration court, said: "In Brazil, the arbitration of environmental disputes is still a virgin land. Therefore, our team will be completely composed of experts, all of whom are qualified as arbitrators and can make authoritative decisions. " Rodriguez said that the environmental arbitration court is a non-governmental organization, not affiliated with any judicial institution, but only works in accordance with relevant laws.

Germany: There will be a tax on beverage bottles.

According to a report in the recently published European Environmental Watch, in order to improve the utilization rate of reusable beverage bottles, Germany is going to levy a tax on disposable beverage bottles, and the tax on each bottle ranges from 0. 15 to 0.30 Deutsche Mark. German packaging industry regulations stipulate that 72% of the beverages sold should use reusable beverage bottles. However, the market survey of 1999 shows that this proportion has not been reached. By analyzing the sales trend of canned beer from 199 1 to 1998, it is found that the proportion of canned beer sales in the whole beer sales has increased from the initial 12% to 20.5%. Therefore, it is necessary to levy a tax on packaging bottles of beverages, especially beer and mineral water, despite strong opposition from the German packaging industry. A study conducted by the German Ministry of Environment shows that reusable polyethylene terephthalate bottles are more beneficial to the environment than reusable glass bottles. Although the former can only be used for 15 times on average, while the latter can be used for 50 times, if the transportation process is considered, the impact of 1 70g polyethylene terephthalate bottle on the environment is less than that of a glass bottle with a total weight of 600g.

Japan: the rapid popularization of environmental accounting system

According to a survey released by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment, by the end of March 2006, 0,350 enterprises had adopted the environmental accounting system, an increase of 12 times compared with a year ago. This shows that enterprises are increasing their investment in environmental protection and using its influence to improve their operating efficiency. The survey targets 6,400 non-listed companies with more than 500 employees. The survey shows that as of the end of March 2006, 0,350 enterprises have adopted this new accounting system, and in addition, 650 enterprises plan to adopt this system. The environmental accounting system first appeared in Europe and America, and was introduced to Japan in recent years. It is a system for quantitative measurement, analysis and publication of the investment for environmental protection and the economic benefits obtained therefrom. Environmental protection has become an important factor in enterprise management, so more and more enterprises list it as one of the management projects. In order to promote and standardize this enterprise activity, the Japanese government formulated the Guide to the Introduction of Environmental Accounting System in 2000.

Bangkok: "junk bank" can kill two birds with one stone

"Garbage and drugs" are two major "cancers" in Bangkok, Thailand. You can walk into the Susan 26 community in Bangkok's bustling Bangabani district. Surprisingly, there is no more rubbish everywhere, and there are few traces of drug addicts. This is probably due to the "junk bank" set up here. Susan 26 community especially encourages children wandering in this area to collect garbage, and then teaches them to sort and bag the garbage according to the garbage classification, and then hand it over to the garbage bank. All the rewards they get are stored in junk banks, and the interest is calculated every three months-not cash, but school necessities.

Singaporeans: 10 years without chewing gum.

1992, the Singapore government issued a ban on the import and sale of chewing gum. The main reason for this ban is that some people who lack public morality throw chewing gum residue everywhere, and the government is worried that this will affect the operation of subway trains and elevators. The public suffering from chewing gum residue also expressed disgust at chewing gum. At the same time, it is also for the sake of maintaining the cleanliness of the garden city. However, it needs to be clarified that it is not illegal to eat chewing gum in Singapore, and the government has not explicitly stipulated this. As long as you can buy it, you can enjoy it. The Singapore government has made strict regulations. Chewing gum smugglers will be sentenced to one year's imprisonment and a maximum fine of $65,438+0,000. Of course, carrying a small amount is not included. Visitors are also allowed to bring some for their own use. By this year, this law has been implemented for almost 10 years, and Singaporeans have long been used to living without chewing gum. There are no traces of chewing gum in shops of all sizes on the street, and it is basically difficult to see the residue of chewing gum in public places. During holidays, Singaporeans occasionally go to neighboring Malaysia to buy some chewing gum and enjoy it "secretly" after returning home.