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A step forward to a greener future

The 50-cent plastic bag levy is a success because many people are bringing their own bags when they go shopping. But the levy is only imposed on those who ask for bags at supermarkets and some shops.

It could be expanded to newsstands, stationery shops, pharmacies and all music stores. This would bring more environmental benefits to Hong Kong.

Education is another way to raise people's awareness of the importance of protecting the earth.

For a start, we need to promote the concept of environmental protection among children. They are our future so we need to guide them onto the right path.

Carmen Lau, Yuen Long Lutheran Secondary School