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Glow sticks on sale at a Wan Chai toy store. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong shops still selling glow sticks for Mid-Autumn despite plastics ban

Sellers rush to clear stock before grace period ends next month, as economic mood and changing trends weigh on traditional stores.

Sellers rush to clear stock before grace period ends next month, as economic mood and changing trends weigh on traditional stores

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Hong Kong’s first waste water recycling plant can ‘save HK$48 million a year’

India tops global plastic waste emissions with 9.3 million tonnes: study

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Letters | Hong Kong can definitely stomach a robust food waste reduction strategy

Readers discuss how the government can encourage reduction of food waste, and steps residents can take to support such initiatives.

A resident uses a food waste bin at Lung Hang Estate in Sha Tin on May 24. Photo: Jelly Tse

Video | Rice for rubbish: Philippines beach plastic waste exchanged for food

The rice for rubbish programme started in 2022.

Rice for rubbish: beach plastic exchanged for food

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Letters | 6 green ideas for Hong Kong’s chief executive

Readers suggest what to do about the city’s waste and other problems, the removal of rubbish bins from streets, and more targeted ways of phasing out plastic.

A general view of the Sun Tin area which approved by the Government to press ahead with the San Tin Technopole’s development was subject to 13 conditions. 17MAY24 SCMP/Dickson Lee

Toxic waste bound for Thailand to return to Europe after environmental uproar

Forty shipping containers of waste bound for Thailand are due to arrive in Singapore, and will then be sent back to Italy.

Thailand races to stop 100 cargo ships with toxic waste from reaching its shores

A US-based non-profit that tracks toxic trade, last week informed Thailand that containers it believes are filled with potentially harmful electric arc furnace dust were heading its way.

Olympics equipment heads for ‘second life’ after the sporting extravaganza

Paris promised to do things differently and sustainably, including using temporary venues and equipment that can be recycled or repurposed.

The 14,000 mattresses made from recycled plastic used in the Olympic Village will go to the French army, while their cardboard bases will be recycled. Photo: Reuters

Letters | Don’t rely on incinerators to fix Hong Kong’s waste problem

Readers discuss concerns over the city’s first waste-to-energy incinerator …

A view of the construction site for I•PARK1, Hong Kong’s first waste-to-energy facility, on July 19. Photo: Sam Tsang

Climate change: German plastics firm in alliance to recycle parts in China

German plastic materials maker Covestro is stepping up efforts to collaborate with vehicle makers and recycling partners to reuse plastic car parts in China to reduce the carbon and resource footprint of its products.

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Can Macau teach Hong Kong how to tackle food waste?

Growing awareness of domestic food waste has led to many Macau residents saying they are willing to pay for its disposal, avoiding methane-producing landfills and incinerators that also pollute

Rice for rubbish: beach plastic exchanged for food

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Malaysia shuts 2 sites over illegal waste as raid linked to Chinese gangs widens

The raid follows last week’s seizure of 100 containers filled with e-waste bound for illegal smelters run by Chinese gangs in Malaysia.

Royal Malaysian Police raiding illegal waste processing factories in Kedah state. Photo: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability

Macau has banned single-use plastics as it tackles its solid waste problem

After banning plastic cutlery last year, this year the city acted against imports of styrofoam trays, and plastic cups and plates, as it grapples with its mountain of solid waste

Philippine beach town swaps rubbish for rice to clean up coast, lower food costs

Since the rice-for-trash programme began nearly two years ago, more than 4.3 metric tons of plastic waste have been collected.

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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.

A check of a government website shows the application form for mega event funding makes no mention of waste and carbon reduction. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Outside In | Rat problems say more about city life than about the rats themselves

Far from being a particularity in Hong Kong, rodent problems are a fixture of urban environments the world over.

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Opinion | Hong Kong needs more than an incinerator to achieve zero waste

Lessons from cities such as Tokyo and Taipei can help Hong Kong adopt a holistic approach to waste management.

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Massive e-waste bust in Malaysia sparks fears of renewed criminal trade

Environment minister’s warning comes after interception of over 100 containers filled with toxic e-waste from Los Angeles port

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Malaysian officials examine a seized container filled with e-waste that originated from the Los Angeles port. Photo: Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry

Letters | Can Hong Kong afford a climate policy that is all over the place?

Readers discuss the government’s inconsistent approach to sustainability, the need for transparency around property prices, and the danger of overdevelopment.

Chai Wan floods during the black rainstorm warning on September 8. Photo: Dickson Lee

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.

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Opinion | Hong Kong should stop agonising over waste charging and focus on recycling

To cut waste, recycling reforms are needed to centralise processes, stop outsourcing waste management and start making officials accountable.

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Hong Kong expected to fire up first waste-to-energy incinerator by end of 2025

Environmental authorities say plant to be tested early next year, with plans in place to deal with waste delivery problems during bad weather.

I•PARK1 at Shek Kwu Chau, Hong Kong’s first waste-to-energy facility for treating solid waste is expected to start operations next year. Photo: Sam Tsang

Letters | Modi government should focus on serving the people, pure and simple

Readers discuss Modi’s election setback in India, his persisting popularity with the electorate, and the Hong Kong government’s graceful retreat from waste charging.

Fans keep voters cool as they wait in line to cast their votes at a polling station on a hot summer day in Karnal, in the northern state of Haryana, India, on May 25. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | Hong Kong, stop waiting for the perfect moment to launch waste charging

Every society that introduced waste charges faced difficulties. But sustainable waste management is critical and cannot be postponed indefinitely

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To reduce clothing waste, adopt circular fashion, Hong Kong charities say

Repair, reuse, repurpose, recycle – those are the options for Redress as it sorts 16 tonnes of clothes donated in a month in Hong Kong. It is one of several bodies pushing circular fashion to reduce waste.

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Recycling and waste reduction
Latest news and analysis about the recycling and reduction of waste materials, particularly of plastics, water, paper, metals and e-waste.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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