Hong Kong residents doubt new effort to encourage recycling will have much effect, with some saying they never heard of it
- Authorities have announced that residents who drop off materials at recycling centres will receive more points under reward programme
- But residents at one facility said promotion of scheme was lacking and government should move beyond such incentives by making recycling easier for people to adopt
Some Hong Kong residents have expressed doubts that a new government programme to promote recycling will motivate more people to adopt the practice, with many saying they had no knowledge of the new campaign.
The Environmental Protection Department on Friday announced that residents who dropped off designated recyclables at the government’s Green@Community recycling locations would receive six times the normal amount of points under its “Green$” programme.
The Post visited a Green@Community recycling facility in Tin Hau on Saturday and observed nearly three dozen people dropping off items over the span of about 30 minutes.
Those who spoke to the Post said recycling was part of their regular routine and they only learned about the new campaign when they arrived at the facility.
“I had no idea about these credits,” said Carina Nelson, who was dropping off plastic, glass and some waste paper.
