March of 2006 marks the tenth anniversary of Global Village of Beijing, an environmental non-profit NGO founded by Liao Xiaoyi. Over the past ten years, Liao has released papers and articles totaling some 400,000 words, produced more than 100 TV feature programs on environment protection, given 100 lectures nationwide and established a training base. She has planned and organized a series of forums themed on “green life” and environment protection campaigns for general public, such as pilot projects to categorize wastes, construction of green communities, “Day of Earth 2006: China Action” and 26oC air conditioning campaign… My interview with Liao took place in her plain office. To my expectation, she presented me her name card made from recyclable paper and entertained me drinks in a non-disposable cup.
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