Tourists will be shocked by filthy beaches
Given our status as an international city and some of our world-famous attractions, such as our reputation as a food paradise, the city draws a lot of tourists. But they do not all just stay in restaurants and shopping malls. They also visit country parks and shorelines, and must be shocked when they see the filthy state of some beaches.
I back the clean-up campaigns that green groups regularly organise, but it is also important for people spending a day at the beach to act responsibly. They should take their refuse home with them or put it in the bins provided.
Attitudes must change, so that people start acting responsibly. The best way to do this is to raise levels of awareness through education. There should be more government adverts on television and online about the importance of protecting our environment and keeping our beautiful natural areas clean. We all need to learn to try and reduce the volumes of waste we generate.
Louis Fung Lam-lap, Sau Mau Ping
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