Abstract:

Garbage classification is related to the ecological literacy and civilization of countries and cities, and it is an important issue of common concerns all over the world. This paper expounds the terminology and existing problems of garbage classification in China, and sums up the current situation of English translation of garbage classification terminology. In view of the disunity of terminology, confusion and errors in translation on terminology, this paper puts forward some countermeasures from two aspects: local government departments and urban citizen groups. The purpose of this paper is to promote the standardization of garbage classification terminology and their English translation names, and to provide reference for terminology and their translation in other industries.

Key words: garbage classification terminology, English translation of terminology, countermeasures