A public refuse collection point in Hong Kong, where food accounts for a third of municipal solid waste. Photo: David Wong A public refuse collection point in Hong Kong, where food accounts for a third of municipal solid waste. Photo: David Wong
A public refuse collection point in Hong Kong, where food accounts for a third of municipal solid waste. Photo: David Wong
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Hong Kong needs to win the war against mounting waste to fight climate change

Edwin Lau says charging for waste and efficient recycling are among must-have weapons as the city builds resilience against global warming, along with reverse vending machines and a ban on bottled water

Topic |   Climate change
Edwin Lau
Edwin Lau

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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A public refuse collection point in Hong Kong, where food accounts for a third of municipal solid waste. Photo: David Wong A public refuse collection point in Hong Kong, where food accounts for a third of municipal solid waste. Photo: David Wong
A public refuse collection point in Hong Kong, where food accounts for a third of municipal solid waste. Photo: David Wong
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