推进垃圾分类

You use this phrase when talking about policy, community changes, or environmental goals. It’s a bit formal because of the word 推进 (to push forward). You wouldn't usually say it while standing over a bin. Instead, you use it to discuss the *action* of making the system work. Use it in work presentations or when discussing city life with friends. It sounds professional and socially conscious.

Use it when you are in a formal meeting about sustainability. It's perfect for writing an essay about urban development. You can also use it when talking to your landlord about new community rules. If you're texting a friend about a new law in your city, this phrase fits perfectly. It’s the 'official' way to talk about going green.

Don't use this for small, personal actions. If you're just putting a bottle in the recycling bin, don't say you are 推进ing it. That sounds like you're the Minister of Environment! Also, avoid it in very casual settings like a bar. It might make you sound like a government spokesperson. Keep it for when you're talking about the 'big picture.'

In 2019, Shanghai launched a super strict trash sorting rule. It became a national sensation overnight. The most famous part? The 'Trash Aunties' who stood by the bins. They would ask everyone: 'What kind of trash are you?' (你是什么垃圾？). This became a hilarious meme because it sounds like a personal insult! Now, every major city is 推进ing this system to reduce pollution.

You might hear 实行垃圾分类 (implementing trash sorting). Another one is 开展垃圾分类 (launching trash sorting). If you just want to talk about the act itself, just say 垃圾分类. But if you want to sound like you're talking about progress, 推进 is your best friend.