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City’s businesses will be required to meet international standards on sustainability, but this will require funding from both the public and private sectors.
Given city’s ageing population, the government should conduct more promotional activities on end-of-life planning, such as talks and tours of memorial gardens, so that more people may opt for sustainable alternatives and ease demands on burial facilities.
Hong Kong authorities have time and again failed to implement the scheme and the reason is clear: the average person has yet to be convinced of its viability.
- Conservation groups say report on environmental impact of San Tin Technopole project contains inaccurate information and may be subject to legal challenges
- Last-ditch appeal comes ahead of Monday meeting by Advisory Council on the Environment, which will consider whether authorities should accept report
Environmental Protection Department says pilot scheme may soon be extended to private estates with fewer than 1,000 households.
Readers discuss attempts to get the government to scrap its scheme for waste reduction, and plans for the Hong Kong Sevens to move to a new stadium.
Scientists buoyed after pledge by mainland Chinese officials that Hongkongers will be able to join future polar research missions.
Ban targets sale and distribution of plastic items, but not possession, so people can still buy online.
First stage of ban takes effect on April 22 and prohibits use of styrofoam products and throwaway plastic utensils, as well as cups and containers for dine-in services.
Greenpeace finds that excess packaging will account for over 50 per cent of the potential cost incurred by some households.
City leader says government has ‘clear’ position on the scheme amid calls for withdrawal from politicians, including heavyweight Lo Man-tuen.
Readers discuss the history of proposals for container terminals and roads on reclaimed land, how landlords can help shops attract patrons, and visitors from the mainland flocking to a prestigious local university.
The global drinks giant said all 500ml bottles for Coca-Cola Original, Coca-Cola No Sugar and Coca-Cola Plus in Hong Kong have shifted to recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), the first such use of the material in China.
Legislators call for shake-up after series of voltage dips in recent months resulted in hundreds of people becoming trapped in lifts.
With global sports emitting as much as countries such as Spain, major events must ‘double down’ on sustainability, says GB sevens player Jamie Farndale.
Readers discuss the healthcare industry’s contribution to climate change, the benefit of educating people on recycling, and the environmental perils of deep-sea mining.
Environment chief says city’s continued economic woes not anticipated when it was decided to push ahead with waste-charging scheme.
Hong Kong needs more innovative and automated solutions on top of government incentives to help its under-utilised, money-losing sustainability efforts.
Social media images show spoon from fast-food chain Cafe de Coral becoming deformed after patron gets halfway through bowl of noodle soup.
Executive Council member warns industry’s personnel shortage is making it difficult to ensure waste is properly recycled, days after pay-as-you-throw trial run launches.
Green groups say Hong Kong’s two-stage ban omits paper packaging using waterproof coatings that can generate microplastic and release ‘forever chemicals’.
Readers discuss the plan to reclaim land in the waters off Lantau Island, and steps public libraries could take to promote the culture of reading.
Green burials involve scattering cremated ashes of the dead over pebbles in 13 designated memorial gardens or in waters near Tap Mun, Tung Lung Chau and Lamma Island.
The museum has been encouraging members of the public to photograph colourful jumping spiders as part of a mission to boost awareness of the natural world.
Restaurant urges more support for food waste recycling as it is expected to spend as much as HK$6,000 on designated bags each month.
Temperatures to rise between Tuesday and Thursday, with maximum of 26 to 31 degrees and warm weather persisting into next week.
Readers discuss why the city must break its addiction to plastic, and the focus on the cost of the bags to be used in the waste-charging scheme.
