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Latest news and analysis about the recycling and reduction of waste materials, particularly of plastics, water, paper, metals and e-waste.
Hong Kong is beginning to move in the right direction in its bid to end its notorious “throwaway culture”. But comprehensive measures are needed to tackle the complex problems that arise, such the as different kinds of biodegradable plastics.
That it has yet to impose such a fee after nearly two decades says a lot about government determination to tackle crisis.
With Hong Kong households struggling to recycle waste and a charging scheme yet to be introduced, the city needs to think again.
Increasing the levy on plastic bags to HK$1 (US$0.13) is not meant as punishment, but rather a reminder that we can all do our bit to reduce waste and protect the environment.
- Hong Kong will have to tackle some 6,000 tonnes of used EV batteries by 2026 as these components reach the end of their lives
- Local firms are keen on setting up battery-recycling facilities, with some even interested in repurposing them, giving them another lease of life, EPD official says
Spurred by financial incentives and a desire to help fight climate change, some restaurant and mall owners are sending leftovers to the government’s pilot processing and recovery centre in North Lantau, where it can be converted to biogas to generate power.
The shift to a circular economy could prevent 500 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually, resulting in more than US$4.5 trillion in net savings and external costs up to 2040, according to a UNEP report.
Convenience store chain selling set of Disney plastic bottles, one filled with water and other holding cartoon character plushy.
China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand are responsible for more than half the plastic waste in the oceans. Banning single-use plastic would be a vital step towards reducing this.
Six cosmetics brands will accept empty bottles in drive to collect 300,000 items for recycling.
Researchers say they have come up with a streamlined process based on a composite material that can be used multiple times.
Post check at two wet markets finds almost all shoppers using plastic bags for purchases of seafood and poultry.
Mysterious mass was found by group of kayakers on March 19 at Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park in city’s northwestern waters.
Environmental group finds that of 43 recycling stations questioned, 22 reject biodegradable plastics, 13 accept them and eight did not know.
China is among Mainetti’s top three markets, contributing over 20 per cent of its global sales.
Readers discuss the world’s cigarette butt problem, and why it still isn’t time to plunge into property investment.
A recycling programme spearheaded by the Singapore government and US petrochemicals giant Dow Inc promised to transform old shoes into jogging tracks and playgrounds. But the donated shoes keep turning up for sale in Indonesia.
Readers discuss Indonesia’s plans to capitalise on its wealth of battery minerals, ways to cut plastic waste, and policing in Hong Kong.
City’s only drinks carton recycler one step closer to finding new premises as parties discuss nearby plots.
Sinopec and PetroChina ranked among the top seven contributors to global single-use plastic production and waste generation in 2021, report says
Government will focus on education instead of punishment in hopes of inspiring behavioural change, Tse Chin-wan says.
Readers discuss the benefits of setting up more anaerobic digestion centres to process food waste, concerns about safety on the MTR, and the disappointing number of tourists from the mainland so far this year.
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Ganfeng has signed a deal with Chongqing Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Oriental Metals to build a plant in Chongqing at a cost of 10 billion yuan. It also plans to build a plant in Dongguan, Guangdong province, at a cost of 5 billion yuan.
Readers discuss the environmental challenges the city needs to address, and solar energy development.
Readers discuss how to support sustainable behavioural change, and what doughnut economics can mean for Hong Kong.
