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Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban
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Hong Kong should do more to pressure producers of single-use plastics: Greenpeace
Group finds plastic made up 97 per cent of rubbish collected in two rivers, with packaging from major drinks brands among most prevalent.
19 Oct 2024 - 11:10PM
Some Hong Kong businesses struggle to replace single-use plastics as ban looms
15 Oct 2024 - 10:01AM
Hong Kong shops still selling glow sticks for Mid-Autumn despite plastics ban
17 Sep 2024 - 9:13AM
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Microplastics found in 85% of faeces collected from wild animals in Hong Kong
Greenpeace works with researchers to analyse 100 faecal samples from buffalo, cattle, boars, macaques and porcupines in Hong Kong’s countryside.
9 Sep 2024 - 5:37PM
Hong Kong should require mega event organisers to cut waste, recycle: green groups
Plastic, glass and food waste pile up after large events, when much of it can be collected and recycled.
29 Jun 2024 - 5:54PM
Is “green” cutlery the solution to Hong Kong’s plastic ban?
24 Jun 2024 - 3:06PM
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How easy is recycling in Hong Kong? The Post puts green lifestyle to the test
Reporter collects up all his recyclable waste for one week to figure out what it takes to stop plastics going straight into the bin.
22 Jun 2024 - 8:00AM
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Mindset reinvention needed to secure future of Hong Kong’s businesses
Faced with climate change, geopolitics and evolving consumption patterns, too many businesses are headed for extinction in the coming decade without reinvention.
19 Jun 2024 - 5:24PM
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70% of Hong Kong eateries make switch to eco-friendly utensils after plastics ban
Ecology and Environment Bureau announces figure after visiting around 7,000 restaurants to check on their progress since first phase of ban took effect in late April.
23 May 2024 - 11:44AM
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New HK Express fare option gives travellers more choice
Readers discuss the benefits of HK Express’ new baggage policy, why now might be the best time to reconsider the 2014 universal suffrage proposal, the need to foster intellectual curiosity, and the challenge of waste-reduction efforts.
20 May 2024 - 11:30AM
Food for thought? Most Hong Kong restaurants open to lunchbox lending idea
Environmental group Greeners Action urges government to promote takeaway container borrowing services in community as further step to reduce plastic.
13 May 2024 - 10:00AM
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How are Hong Kong’s 5-star hotels adapting to single-use plastics ban?
The Post finds many of city’s most luxurious hotels have not scrapped free plastic amenities for guests despite recent ban amid leeway offered during transition period.
11 May 2024 - 4:14PM
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Inside Out
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What’s so bad about artificial flowers and fake plants?
Much of the criticism of artificial flowers is environmental: they are made in factories, use plastics and end up in landfills. But the cut-flower business also has poor green credentials.
5 May 2024 - 7:30PM
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Single-use plastics leads Hong Kong styrofoam giant to move to greener options
Yee Wah Global says it hopes to transform the ban into opportunity by investing in and researching alternative tableware.
4 May 2024 - 5:45PM
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Just half of residents at most stick to rules in Hong Kong waste scheme trial
Environmental Protection Department says garbage handling fees have added financial pressure to the operators of restaurants, businesses and nursing homes.
3 May 2024 - 6:54PM
‘Hong Kong to review eco-friendly utensils supply before plastics ban’s next phase’
‘We will observe how residents have adapted to the first phase of the plastic ban and the supply of alternatives before making our next step,’ John Lee says.
30 Apr 2024 - 2:26PM
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How Hong Kong convenience stores regulate dine-in orders under plastics ban
Post learns of conflicting measures at convenience stores over on-site snack bar food such as siu mai and fish balls.
29 Apr 2024 - 10:28PM
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Make or break for eco-friendly utensils in Hong Kong? Post tests some options
Post tests several types of non-plastic utensils with popular takeaway foods to see which work best.
24 Jun 2024 - 3:33PM
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Hong Kong minister says plastics ban not ‘unreasonable’ amid confusion over rules
Environmental chief Tse Chin-wan says policy’s main purpose to educate public on waste reduction, following confusion over rules for pre-packaged supermarket sushi.
27 Apr 2024 - 1:39PM
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How sushi became a raw topic for Hong Kong’s plastics ban. The Post has answers
First phase of ban took effect on Monday, prohibiting polystyrene products, disposable plastic utensils for dine-in or takeaway meals.
26 Apr 2024 - 6:22PM
Suppliers of eco-friendly utensils urge Hongkongers to be patient amid complaints
Companies call for caterers to learn more about alternative tableware amid single-use plastics ban, using press conference to show quality of goods.
25 Apr 2024 - 6:48PM
Hong Kong authorities under fire after clarification over sushi served in plastic
Lawmaker says authorities have only added to confusion by saying sushi can be served in plastic instead of cardboard for dine-in purposes.
25 Apr 2024 - 11:59PM
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Will picking sushi in Hong Kong become more of a lottery under plastics ban?
Major Japanese discount chain Don Don Donki replaces transparent plastic sushi boxes with cardboard ones in line with new rules on throwaway plastics.
24 Apr 2024 - 7:45PM
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Action on plastic pollution shows us that another world is possible
As Hong Kong phases in its plastics ban, more can be done such as developing reusable systems and regulating corporations to reduce packaging. Fossil fuel and petrochemical interests are impeding progress on global plastics treaty talks but local solutions show we can put an end to the scourge of plastic.
24 Apr 2024 - 9:15AM
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Hong Kong leader shrugs off plastics ban criticism, hopeful over better utensils
John Lee says administration’s main concerns are steady supply of alternative products and affordability for consumers.
23 Apr 2024 - 10:21PM
HK$888,888 for a set of plastic utensils? Hongkongers have some fun with ban
As city bans single-use plastic, some residents are offering ‘out-of-production’ items for eye-watering prices online.
23 Apr 2024 - 8:13AM
Gloves for fried chicken? Hongkongers ditch plastic to avoid poultry sum of HK$1
Some patrons opt to get hands dirty eating fried chicken at popular fast food chains to avoid paying for gloves as new single-use plastics ban gets under way.
22 Apr 2024 - 3:56PM
Plastics ban begins with little disruption at Hong Kong restaurant chains
Many customers buying takeaway breakfast in busy business district decline to pay extra for alternatives to plastic cutlery as ban gets under way.
22 Apr 2024 - 3:46PM
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9 September, 2024
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