Hong Kong Must Tackle Plastic Pollution At Source, Not Look To Questionable Solutions
(19 May 2023 SCMP) A new report by the UN Environment Programme titled “Turning off the tap: how the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy” underscores the importance of tackling such pollution at source.
Hong Kong's lack of ''producer pays'' bill leaves city scrambling for recycling answers
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) announced on February 14 that it would invite interested parties to submit tenders for the processing and recycling of drinks cartons collected from government-funded green community facilities from July 1. This move is meant to “maintain the current positive momentum of the public in recycling beverage cartons as well as the completeness and stability of the recycling chain”.
Hong Kong’s Bad Old Practices On Plastic Waste Continue Despite New Policies
(12 Jan 2023 SCMP) Many people, including me, hoped that some of the undesirable practices of the former administration would improve under the leadership of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. Six months in, clearly this has not happened.




