China's program to process marine plastic waste, based on the collaboration of more than 6,000 individuals and over 200 enterprises from the eastern province of Zhejiang, won on Monday the UN's most prestigious environmental recognition.

The program visually traces the recycling and remanufacturing process of marine plastics and benefits the participating fishermen while effectively cutting down pollution in coastal waters.

Overcoming the difficulties of lacking participants, funding and sustainability in conventional marine debris management, Blue Circle has provided a sustainable solution to pollution treatment and effectively reduced coastal pollution in Zhejiang province.

"Blue Circle's methodology and results will be shared with the global audience in multiple languages," said the head of the UN Environment Programme China Office.