Here's some good news for green activists. Both the public and private sectors have united to bring about a greener Lunar New Year in Hong Kong.
The Environmental Protection Department helped people in Tai Po recycle their unwanted electronic appliances over the weekend. During the six-month campaign, vehicles will visit housing estates across the city to collect electronic waste. The next stop will be Yuen Long on February 26-27.
Under another campaign, entitled 'Recycle to Clean, Making New Year Green', the department offers free transport, taking used items from registered housing estates to three recycling plants. It will continue until the middle of next month.
Secretary for the Environment Edward Yau Tang-wah called on households to recycle used computers and home appliances during this week's festival.
'The EPD has already collected around 1,800 used computers and home appliances from 78 housing estates,' he said.
Friends of the Earth launched a promotion last Thursday, calling on people to reduce food waste by cutting two courses from their Lunar New Year banquets.