Abstract: Ecological civilization is a new form of human civilization development and progress. The construction of China's ecological civilization has demonstrated a newmodel for human advancement in three aspects. Firstly,it enhances the production capacity of natural factors,reshapes a low-carbon and circular production system,creates production conditions with technological justice,so that to reconstruct a sustainable production mode that transcends the logic of capital. Secondly,it promotes the return of communication between humans and nature to a “community of life”,drives individual communication towards a “true community”,promotes world communication towards a community with a shared future for mankind,and constructs a harmonious social relationship that transcends selfishness. Thirdly,it liberates people from dependence on things,enhances their sense of fulfillment of real needs,happiness in enjoying a healthy life,and meaning in fulfilling leisure time,which has shaped a better life beyond consumerism.

Key words: ecological civilization, newmodel for human advancement, production mode, community, good life