In recent years villagers in Gaocheng have rebuilt 198 villas of three stories surrounded by osmanthus, camphor, orange, cherry or waxberry trees. They have also demolished walls enclosing their yards to give the community a more open look and feel, at the same time making access for the increasing traffic easier. [Photo by Xiao Da/China Daily]

The regulation clarifies the responsibilities of government institutions and individuals, and calls for multiple recycling of packaging and daily articles, the provincial government said.

A charging system for garbage treatment in line with the principle "produce more, pay more" will also be introduced.