From Air Pollution To Waste, Has Hong Kong’s Environmental Report Card Improved Since 1997?
As Hong Kong has just celebrated the 25th anniversary of its return to China, it is worth reviewing some key environmental performance indicators to see if there has been improvement since 1997. The results would help Hong Kong’s new chief executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, set key performance indicators, which he has vowed to do and which are critical for Hong Kong’s sustainable development....
To Tackle Plastic Bottle Waste, Hong Kong Needs Legislation With Targets And Teeth
The three-month public consultation on a proposed producer responsibility scheme for plastic beverage containers ended last May. But there have been no updates from Secretary for the Environment Wong Kam-sing regarding details of the legislation. The minister’s term of office will end next month....
Hong Kong Must Ensure ‘Degradable’ Plastics Don’t Do More Harm Than Good
The Green Earth has reservations about the report released in April by the Council for Sustainable Development on the public engagement conducted on the control of single-use plastics, particularly the suggestion of controlling “degradable” plastics....
Why Hong Kong’s Landfill Problem Won’t Be Solved By Waste-To-Energy Plants
Readers discuss the government’s plan to build waste-to-energy facilities, and the importance of caring for Hong Kong’s country parks and hiking trails, which have served as places of respite during the pandemic...
How Hong Kong’s Budget Can Help The City Fight Climate Change
Heavier taxes for carbon-intensive goods and services and tax breaks for green initiatives are logical steps to help Hong Kong reach its sustainability goals Unless the government takes carbon reduction seriously, the city will soon face the kind of extreme weather events being seen around the world...