Hangzhou goes all out to host green Asian Games(4)

Deqing Geographic Information Park Basketball Court. [Photo/China Daily]

Low-carbon initiative

Meanwhile, a "low-carbon account" program has been designed for residents of the Asian Games Village, including athletes, technical officials, media representatives and volunteers.

This initiative harnesses the capabilities of Alibaba Cloud's artificial intelligence algorithms and dual carbon products to encourage low-carbon living among the village residents.

Residents earn points for their accounts by adopting eco-friendly practices in the village, such as recycling packaging and bottles, as well as refraining from using plastic bags for shopping. These points can be exchanged for Asian Games memorabilia, including badges made from low-carbon, environmentally friendly materials.

Outside the village, preparations for the Asian Games helped foster the concept of a green lifestyle in Hangzhou.

Hu Fangfang, a resident of the city who has volunteered to promote waste sorting in her community, said, "Although this task is formidable, and developing good habits takes time, I believe that with our collective efforts, everything is moving in the right direction."

Sun Yi, an environmental protection volunteer in Hangzhou, said: "Everyone is an active participant in making the Asian Games go green. It's not just about encouraging others, but more important, taking action in our daily lives."

To seek more ways to achieve carbon neutrality, institutions, companies and individuals are encouraged to donate their carbon credits and carbon allowances for the Asian Games.

By using Ant Forest, a mobile platform developed by Ant Group, participants can donate the virtual green energy points they collect for eco-friendly activities, such as using public transportation.