Wujiang's textile industry is not only a traditional advantage but also a vital civilian sector, reaching a scale of over 100 billion yuan. Central to this industry are water jet looms, which carry the memories and efforts of Wujiang’s textile workers. Starting from the 1980s, the number of water jet looms in Wujiang surged, becoming a symbol of the region’s leadership in shuttleless textile technology. At the beginning of the 21st century, another wave of water jet loom purchases swept through the area, with both domestic and imported models reflecting a company’s competitive edge.
While these looms have generated significant wealth, growing awareness of environmental issues has brought attention to the pollution caused by dyeing and printing processes. Since last June, Wujiang has launched the “Sanshui Tongzhi†initiative, conducting targeted rectifications on water jet loom operations. This has made it more urgent for textile companies to enhance innovation, optimize industrial layouts, establish green recycling systems, and improve urban and rural ecological environments.
On January 13th, at the fourth phase of the “Green River Water Town Benchmarking in Sanshui Tongzhi†event, renowned professors, environmental consultants, government officials, and business leaders gathered in Wujiang to explore sustainable development paths for the textile industry under increasing environmental pressure.
Currently, Wujiang’s textile printing and dyeing sector faces challenges such as inadequate wastewater treatment, unregulated growth, and numerous violations. In 2017, only 20% of enterprises had proper sewage reception, less than 50% met discharge standards, and only 10% reused water. Many companies failed to manage rainwater properly, did not install anti-seepage measures, or connect wastewater pipelines correctly. Some even operated without necessary backup equipment or followed unauthorized expansion plans.
Driven by profit, some companies ignored environmental regulations, added illegal looms, and rented out spaces to scattered operators, leading to chaotic management. During production, many violated regulations by discharging waste illegally, exceeding limits, or operating treatment facilities improperly, severely affecting local river quality. Some rivers, like the “Milk River,†turned black and smelly during summer.
Environmental enforcement has intensified, forcing many companies to shut down or suspend operations. Market pressures from green supply chains further push companies toward sustainable practices. As Liu Jian from Shanghai Greenman Environmental Technology noted, stricter regulations and public scrutiny will continue to rise, making it increasingly difficult for polluting companies to survive.
Gui Shiqiao from Yi Shite Group highlighted the need for better water conservation, wastewater treatment, and pollution prevention. He shared best practices and case studies on how companies can implement effective systems for rainwater diversion, wastewater monitoring, and pollution control.
Experts at the salon emphasized that the “Great Environmental Protection Era†will continue during the 13th Five-Year Plan, shifting from pollution control to improving environmental quality. The 19th CPC National Congress called for faster reforms in ecological civilization, emphasizing the need for high-quality ecological products.
In response to these changes, Wujiang has focused on green, low-carbon development. In 2017, the city eliminated over 44,408 outdated looms, exceeded its annual target, and conducted strict enforcement actions, imposing fines and criminal penalties. The goal is to reduce the number of looms by 30% by 2019, increase reclaimed water reuse to 100%, and significantly cut pollution.
Song Xiongying from the Environmental Monitoring Brigade emphasized continued law enforcement, focusing on problem-solving and crackdowns on violations. Companies must upgrade their systems, install online monitoring, and ensure proper wastewater management.
Wujiang’s water environment is crucial to its identity. As a “water town,†protecting it is a responsibility. The textile industry, a key part of Wujiang’s economy, must adapt to new environmental demands. The government should guide companies toward concentrated development, technological upgrades, and green transformation, while companies must actively cooperate with environmental supervision.
Li Qiang from Wujiang Lilu Dyeing and Weaving Company stressed the importance of meeting customer environmental standards and continuously improving pollution control. Tang Jinkui from Shenghong Group emphasized long-term vision, balancing cost and environmental benefits, and preventing pollution at the source.
Finally, building a good ecological environment requires collective effort. Non-governmental organizations, volunteers, and citizens all play a role. As Han Jianxiang from Blue Sky Volunteers said, everyone must take small steps to protect the environment and promote a green economy. Only through sustained efforts can Wujiang achieve harmonious development between people and nature.
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