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MISS EARTH CHINA
MINGYANG WANG
DESCRIBE YOUR CHILDHOOD/GROWING YEARS
I was born and raised in Beijing before going to college in the U.S.
In my first grade of elementary school, I delivered a speech as a representative of the new students during our opening ceremony. Since then, I have been the hostess for almost all of our school’s major events for six years. In fifth grade, I represented elementary students nationwide at the China Youth Development Forum. I delivered a speech and was interviewed by the media during the event.
Since childhood, I've had an unwavering passion for the arts. I trained in Chinese dance at the Beijing Dance Academy, honed my acting skills at a renowned troupe, and dedicated myself to playing the piano. As a choir member, I performed at the National Day 60th Anniversary Gala.
There was a big park right below my apartment, so nature was my playground during childhood. Nature's nourishment ignited my passion for photography, and every changing season brought delightful surprises to me.
Beijing, being the capital city, offers an abundance of cultural resources. In my spare time, I found great delight in immersing myself in the profound and extensive culture by exploring museums and attending captivating theater performances.
In my first grade of elementary school, I delivered a speech as a representative of the new students during our opening ceremony. Since then, I have been the hostess for almost all of our school’s major events for six years. In fifth grade, I represented elementary students nationwide at the China Youth Development Forum. I delivered a speech and was interviewed by the media during the event.
Since childhood, I've had an unwavering passion for the arts. I trained in Chinese dance at the Beijing Dance Academy, honed my acting skills at a renowned troupe, and dedicated myself to playing the piano. As a choir member, I performed at the National Day 60th Anniversary Gala.
There was a big park right below my apartment, so nature was my playground during childhood. Nature's nourishment ignited my passion for photography, and every changing season brought delightful surprises to me.
Beijing, being the capital city, offers an abundance of cultural resources. In my spare time, I found great delight in immersing myself in the profound and extensive culture by exploring museums and attending captivating theater performances.
WHAT IS YOUR MEMORABLE MOMENT?
It was when I had my first donation to an association focused on helping Pneumoconiosis patents’ kids to get education. That was memorable because that money was from my first-month salary of my full-time job. I felt so happy because I could finally help others by using my own money, especially for a long-lasting help, which was education.
ANY SPECIAL STORIES OR FACTS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY?
All my mother’s family members are teachers, but they all love arts.
My father went to Tsinghua University for his Bachelor and Master. That college is ranked 1st in China. More interestingly, he is national second-level athlete focused on table tennis.
My mom and my dad fell in love with each other since I was 10 years old.
WHAT IS THE MOST UNUSUAL THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE?
I lost more than 20kg of my weight last year only by diet and fitness training.
That totally changed not only my appearance, but also my mental state. I feel that I have the power to change myself, and every change starts from actions in detail.
WHAT TIPS CAN YOU SHARE TO PROMOTE ECOTOURISM & CLIMATE CHANGE?
From communication side:
Educate people to live in a sustainable lifestyle. “Lifestyle” includes eating, dressing, and transportation, etc.. Habits like waste sorting or turn off the light can be very simple but changed a lot. “From ego to eco” by using carbon calculator.
I’m now working in a PR agency focused on sustainable fashion communication. I remember there was a record from the World Bank that 2%-10% of carbon emission is from fashion industry. Fashion somehow means to dress new, and fashion brands are still market to let people buy new clothes, and many clothes that are not been sold will be wasted. There’s a lot we can change toB and toC. Sustainability should not be the slogan, but be the fashion trend, and it need a standard.
From technology:
Investing more in sustainability innovation
Follow ESG
Educate people to live in a sustainable lifestyle. “Lifestyle” includes eating, dressing, and transportation, etc.. Habits like waste sorting or turn off the light can be very simple but changed a lot. “From ego to eco” by using carbon calculator.
I’m now working in a PR agency focused on sustainable fashion communication. I remember there was a record from the World Bank that 2%-10% of carbon emission is from fashion industry. Fashion somehow means to dress new, and fashion brands are still market to let people buy new clothes, and many clothes that are not been sold will be wasted. There’s a lot we can change toB and toC. Sustainability should not be the slogan, but be the fashion trend, and it need a standard.
From technology:
Investing more in sustainability innovation
Follow ESG
WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF YOUR COUNTRY?
History. China has more than 5000-year history, which generated profound culture and wisdom that still guide our behavior.
Cuisine. I don’t need to talk more about it. JUST TASTE IT PLEASE!
Grow fast. Both in economic development and people’s mind.
Big. It has so many beautiful views and diverse industries.
Cuisine. I don’t need to talk more about it. JUST TASTE IT PLEASE!
Grow fast. Both in economic development and people’s mind.
Big. It has so many beautiful views and diverse industries.
WHAT IS YOUR ADVOCACY?
Waste sorting. This is my advocacy because Shanghai(where I’m living now) has an excellent waste sorting system. We produce over 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste each year, and proper waste sorting helps reducing environmental pollution and preserving limited land resources, and paving the way for a more resource-efficient society. People all need to throw trash, and a simple change of mind can contribute a lot to our ecosystem. Therefore, I regard waste sorting as the start of all other actions toward protecting the environment. It’s not just a trend, it’s necessity! Everything starts from the fire that “oh I can really change something” in people’s minds.