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The Green Earth (HK)

The latest news and top stories on The Green Earth. A prominent Hong Kong-based non-profit environmental organisation, The Green Earth (TGE) was co-founded in 2016. It is dedicated to fostering a sustainable living environment by igniting green energy within the community, promoting resource conservation, and cultivating a zero-waste culture. TGE’s main areas of activity include green education, community recycling, nature conservation, and addressing core issues such as plastic pollution, waste management, climate change, and light pollution. The organisation is significant for its efforts in driving Hong Kong towards a healthier, sustainable future through public engagement and policy advocacy.

People on the Star Ferry take in Victoria Harbour on March 23. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong is the perfect complement to Dubai, not a replacement

Readers discuss the possibility of the wealthy migrating to Hong Kong from the United Arab Emirates, and the Hong Kong government’s response to war’s disruptions.

15 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Hong Kong cannot afford to ignore the threat of microplastic pollution

8 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Commercial EV use needs boost after car owner tax break ends, green groups say

28 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s unclassified landfill waste data gaps ‘undermine green efforts’

NGO warns vague records hide bulk of paper and plastic waste, but the government insists current stats suffice for green policies push.

26 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM

About 75 per cent of paper and 40 per cent of plastic sent to landfills are unclassified, according to official statistics. Photo: SCMP

Japan

Letters | Japan should put more eggs in the renewable basket

Readers discuss Japan’s energy strategy, and how Hong Kong can do better on paper and plastic bottle recycling.

15 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong’s biodiversity strategy must be clear and comprehensive

The discovery of new species should prompt more concrete commitments and proactive policy coordination to conserve the city’s flora and fauna.

14 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong environmental issues

Groups welcome updated Hong Kong biodiversity plan but call for more details

Government unveils Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which sets out strategies for the next 10 years.

1 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM

Sharp Island is a popular destination with tourists in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong still needs a waste-charging scheme

Despite the decline in solid waste levels, there is a need for a solution to deal with the reality of the city’s overwhelmed landfills.

30 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s solid waste levels dip for third year, but green groups still worried

Environment groups say trend not so clear-cut, cite impact of pandemic and heightened public awareness over shelved waste-charging plan.

22 Dec 2025 - 10:11PM

2025 National Games

Letters | In the National Games, Hong Kong has a model of a green mega event

Readers discuss the features of the games that safeguard sustainability and the passing of an Indian cinema legend.

30 Nov 2025 - 11:30AM

Installations of the National Games mascot Lerongrong are displayed at Kai Tak Station Square in Hong Kong on October 30. Some of the installations, put up across the Greater Bay Area cities, were made of marine plastic collected from beach clean-ups. Photo: Dickson Lee

Climate change

Letters | Leaders at Cop30 must act with conscience to prevent climate hell

Readers discuss our slow progress towards limiting global warming, China’s priorities in scientific research, and diversity in the Legislative Council.

13 Nov 2025 - 11:30AM

Security personnel clash with indigenous people and students as they storm the venue during the Cop30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Para State, Brazil, on November 11. The clash underscored frustration among indigenous groups who demand forest protection. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong society

Green NGO warns Hong Kong shutterbugs who don’t give a hoot about owl’s welfare

Migratory owl that stops in Hong Kong during spring and autumn is bothered by photographers who mimic hoots and taunt it for ‘being sleepy’ during daytime.

11 Nov 2025 - 12:05AM

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Onshore power in Hong Kong could bring about a sea change in emissions

Readers discuss how the city can lower maritime emissions, and the next generation’s contribution to the fight against climate change.

18 Sep 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong environmental issues

A year after axing waste-charging scheme, is Hong Kong better off?

Officials cite trash volume declines and more recycling activity as victories, but environmentalists say the numbers do not paint the full picture.

24 Aug 2025 - 11:01AM

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Hong Kong chief executive can’t treat the environment like a side dish

Readers discuss why the environment must be front and centre of the government’s work, premium taxi fleets, and the root of the city’s retail problem.

12 Aug 2025 - 11:30AM

Ka Wai Man Road in Kennedy Town floods on August 5, when the Hong Kong Observatory issued the second-longest black rainstorm warning on record. Photo: Eugene Lee

Artificial intelligence

Letters | You are adding to carbon emissions with each question you ask AI

Readers discuss the environmental impact of energy-guzzling data centres, English in Hong Kong, and the threat facing human occupations.

23 Jul 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Taking stock of 36 years in environmental protection

Readers discuss how to cherish our planet, Malaysia’s whistle-blower protection law, and China’s investors.

5 Jul 2025 - 11:30AM

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The Green Earth (HK)

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Letters | Hong Kong is the perfect complement to Dubai, not a replacement

Readers discuss the possibility of the wealthy migrating to Hong Kong from the United Arab Emirates, and the Hong Kong government’s response to war’s disruptions.

Letters | Hong Kong cannot afford to ignore the threat of microplastic pollution

Commercial EV use needs boost after car owner tax break ends, green groups say

Hong Kong’s unclassified landfill waste data gaps ‘undermine green efforts’

NGO warns vague records hide bulk of paper and plastic waste, but the government insists current stats suffice for green policies push.

Letters | Japan should put more eggs in the renewable basket

Readers discuss Japan’s energy strategy, and how Hong Kong can do better on paper and plastic bottle recycling.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Hong Kong’s biodiversity strategy must be clear and comprehensive

The discovery of new species should prompt more concrete commitments and proactive policy coordination to conserve the city’s flora and fauna.

Groups welcome updated Hong Kong biodiversity plan but call for more details

Government unveils Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which sets out strategies for the next 10 years.

Editorial | Hong Kong still needs a waste-charging scheme

Despite the decline in solid waste levels, there is a need for a solution to deal with the reality of the city’s overwhelmed landfills.

Hong Kong’s solid waste levels dip for third year, but green groups still worried

Environment groups say trend not so clear-cut, cite impact of pandemic and heightened public awareness over shelved waste-charging plan.

Letters | In the National Games, Hong Kong has a model of a green mega event

Readers discuss the features of the games that safeguard sustainability and the passing of an Indian cinema legend.

Letters | Leaders at Cop30 must act with conscience to prevent climate hell

Readers discuss our slow progress towards limiting global warming, China’s priorities in scientific research, and diversity in the Legislative Council.

Green NGO warns Hong Kong shutterbugs who don’t give a hoot about owl’s welfare

Migratory owl that stops in Hong Kong during spring and autumn is bothered by photographers who mimic hoots and taunt it for ‘being sleepy’ during daytime.

Letters | Onshore power in Hong Kong could bring about a sea change in emissions

Readers discuss how the city can lower maritime emissions, and the next generation’s contribution to the fight against climate change.

A year after axing waste-charging scheme, is Hong Kong better off?

Officials cite trash volume declines and more recycling activity as victories, but environmentalists say the numbers do not paint the full picture.

Letters | Hong Kong chief executive can’t treat the environment like a side dish

Readers discuss why the environment must be front and centre of the government’s work, premium taxi fleets, and the root of the city’s retail problem.

Letters | You are adding to carbon emissions with each question you ask AI

Readers discuss the environmental impact of energy-guzzling data centres, English in Hong Kong, and the threat facing human occupations.

Letters | Taking stock of 36 years in environmental protection

Readers discuss how to cherish our planet, Malaysia’s whistle-blower protection law, and China’s investors.

Letters | Hong Kong is the perfect complement to Dubai, not a replacement

Editorial | Hong Kong’s biodiversity strategy must be clear and comprehensive