10 ways Hongkongers can live greener– and save money
From reusable cups to biodegradable party ware and second-hand clothes, consumers have a growing number of choices to help reduce the environmental damage caused by our throwaway society
Overconsumption and its adverse effect on the planet is a problem easily overlooked in materialistic cities such as Hong Kong. But growing environmental awareness has produced initiatives and inventions that make it easier to live more sustainably.
Here are 10 ideas that can help consumers lead greener lives in the Year of the Rooster.
Go cupless
The best part? You can get the kit for free. Simply take one of your own cups along to any coffee shop or restaurant, snap a picture of it and upload the image to Instagram with the hashtag #GoCupHK, and you can get a free Go Cup. Another useful tool is a map on the company’s website that lists hundreds of local eateries that allow customers to bring their own cups – including 351 that offer discounts to those who do so.
