Plastic bottle levy would reduce waste
I would like to congratulate the Hong Kong government and everyone else involved in implementing the plastic bag levy.
It is certainly a great green initiative, which will have a positive impact on the environment for many years to come.
In order to complement it, I believe there is one more very important step missing, control over discarded plastic bottles. This is perhaps a worse problem than bags. Plastic bottles are being discarded everywhere.
Despite all possible efforts to educate people and foment awareness about protecting the environment, the problem not only persists but seems to be getting worse.
The beautiful shores of Hong Kong are full of plastic bottles. And our hiking trails are replete with discarded bottles, despite the government's efforts in placing many rubbish bins and 'bring your litter home' signs along the way and having cleaning crews frequently sweeping the trails.
Construction sites are the worst black spots. Workers throw away bottles anywhere on a site.