Letters | Hong Kong’s waste-charging scheme should not be politicised
- 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
That it took this long to come to fruition shows the government’s determination to overcome the challenges involved.
Some argue that the scheme will burden residents and businesses. While it’s true there will be costs associated with waste disposal, the extent of the effect on people’s livelihoods is debatable. There is room for improvement in the scheme’s details, but the government’s good intentions should be appreciated.
It is also worth noting that the waste-charging scheme aligns with the central government’s green vision, as evidenced by the endorsement of similar policies on the mainland. It is ironic that some pro-establishment figures are trying to undermine the long-term policy objective of a government that seeks to achieve environmental sustainability and contribute towards the nation’s overall goals.