https://www.scmp.com/rss/510655/feed Christina Schönleber is the senior director, policy and research programmes of APRU (The Association of Pacific Rim Universities), headquartered in Hong Kong, and an innovator and expert in forging sustainable partnerships. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The public consultation in Hong Kong on the scheme to regulate disposable plastic tableware has sparked debate among green groups clamouring for faster action and more stringent measures. The scheme comes as sustainability demands our attention more than ever. Everyone can see how pollution has worsened during the pandemic as plastic waste plagues Hong Kong in ever more concerning amounts. Many other places are waging similar battles, as waste management systems across Asia-Pacific cities are... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/hong-kong/article/3146496/banning-plastic-cutlery-only-one-part-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/hong-kong/article/3146496/banning-plastic-cutlery-only-one-part-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:45:18 +0000