As emerging pollutants such as pesticide residues and microplastics quietly lurk in the corners of daily life, how to scientifically identify and effectively control them has become a focal point of public concern. To popularize knowledge about emerging pollutants and guide residents to adopt a green lifestyle, on the afternoon of January 27, 2026, at 15:00, the "Beautiful China: I Am an Actor — Recognize New Knowledge, Live a Green Life, Reduce Pollution and Carbon Emissions: Emerging Pollutant Science Popularization and Publicity" event was successfully held at the Moli Community Neighborhood Committee of Gaomidian Subdistrict, co-hosted by the Daxing District Bureau of Ecology and Environment, the Moli Community Neighborhood Committee of Gaomidian Subdistrict, and the Beijing International Society for Ecological Economy. The event attracted enthusiastic participation from numerous residents in Moli Community and surrounding areas.
The event featured a rich and diverse array of activities, allowing residents to effortlessly acquire emerging pollutant science knowledge through immersive experiences. During the expert lecture session, Dr. Wei Zhengzheng, a researcher from the Research Center for Environmental and Economic Policy under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment with years of experience in environmental health, was present in person. He conducted an in-depth analysis on the core topics of emerging pollutants, including their classification, sources, environmental impacts, detection methods, and control measures, with real-life cases as illustrations. The subsequent Q&A session was particularly lively: residents eagerly raised their hands to voice their daily environmental concerns, and Dr. Wei patiently answered each question one by one, helping the public gain a clearer understanding of emerging pollutants.
The society carefully set up a science popularization experiment demonstration area, where interactive experiments such as rapid pesticide residue detection and microplastic observation were carried out simultaneously. Microscopic observation quickly became a hit among children. Under the guidance of volunteer Gao Bin, participants got to perform the experiments themselves, explored the microscopic world up close, and learned practical pollution control techniques in a hands-on manner.
In addition, a science popularization display board area was set up on-site. Through vivid pictures and concise texts, it presented the four key characteristics of emerging pollutants, their common sources, specific hazards, and prevention suggestions. This enabled residents to gain a comprehensive understanding of persistent organic pollutants, microplastics, and other "stubborn environmental threats". Staff distributed science popularization brochures to passers-by and organized an interactive knowledge quiz, integrating science knowledge into fun games. Residents actively participated in answering questions, and their awareness of environmental protection and health was enhanced amid laughter and joy.
This emerging pollutant science popularization event transformed professional environmental protection knowledge into easy-to-understand explanations and actionable practices, allowing residents to acquire practical environmental protection skills right in their neighborhood. Participants expressed that the event was highly informative and rewarding. Not only did they learn about the potential hazards of emerging pollutants, but they also mastered effective daily control methods. They stated that they would start from small details in life, reduce the use of plastic products, stay away from "stubborn pollutants", and actively embrace a green and low-carbon lifestyle.
Beautiful China begins with action; a green life starts with me. The successful holding of this event has further enhanced the ecological and environmental awareness of community residents and laid a solid mass foundation for building a clean and beautiful home. Moving forward, the society will continue to organize a variety of science popularization and publicity activities, welcoming more residents to pay attention to and participate in them.
