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August 3, 2026

CEC Issues China’s First Zero-Waste Factory Certificate for Consumer Electronics, Supporting Sustainable Consumption

Recently, CEC (China Environmental United Certification Center) granted the first “Zero-Waste Factory” evaluation certificate in the electrical and electronics sector of China to Motorola (Wuhan) Mobile Technology Communications Co., Ltd., a manufacturing base under Lenovo Group. This landmark recognition underscores how leading electronics manufacturers are advancing circularity, product life cycle responsibility, and sustainable operations aligned with consumer values.

The certification marks a significant step in promoting “Zero-Waste City Cells”, such as zero-waste factories and supply chains, which directly contribute to reducing environmental footprints and enhancing resource efficiency-key concerns for eco-conscious consumers. By obtaining this credential, Lenovo’s Motorola facility demonstrates tangible commitment to sustainable production practices, strengthening its brand image as an environmentally responsible enterprise.

CEC, in collaboration with the China Household Electrical Appliances Research Institute, has been developing standards and evaluation frameworks for zero-waste facilities since 2024, ensuring rigorous, industry-relevant benchmarks. The partnership combines technical expertise with certification authority, offering credible validation of corporate sustainability efforts that consumers can trust.

For consumers, this achievement signals greater transparency and accountability in electronics manufacturing, linking product purchases to broader environmental benefits like reduced waste generation and enhanced material recycling. It highlights how corporate sustainability initiatives can drive tangible progress toward national green goals, including Beautiful China construction.

Moving forward, CEC plans to scale up zero-waste and low-carbon certification services across more sectors, refine professional evaluation frameworks and further support sustainable consumption and production.

More details at One Planet Network website.

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