Ever found yourself throwing things away that could be of use to somebody else? Now one organization attempting to keep useful items out of the landfill is making inroads into China. And it’s not a moment too soon.

China’s capital Beijing is facing a mounting crisis. Each day the city produces a staggering 17,000 tons of rubbish a day, amounting to over 6 million tons per year — and its 13 landfill sites are filling up fast. Experts predict they could all be full within as little as four years.

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