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Hong Kong society
Brewing danger: 80% of Hongkongers unaware of microplastics in tea and coffee
Green group points to studies indicating single plastic tea bag can release up to 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastic particles after being steeped in hot water.
24 Jun 2025 - 11:12PM
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Hong Kong restaurants may start testing alternatives to plastics in next 2 months
14 Jun 2025 - 6:44PM
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Hong Kong environment chief says voluntary green measures better given economy
24 May 2025 - 10:32PM
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Letters
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Single-use alternatives to plastic distract from real solutions
Readers discuss the dangers of quick fixes to plastic pollution, the importance of understanding soft power, and the growing urgency of the climate crisis.
12 May 2025 - 11:31AM
Hong Kong society
6 Hong Kong restaurants slapped with fines for flouting single-use plastics ban
Environment chief Tse Chin-wan says each restaurant was fined HK$2,000 for repeated non-compliance.
1 Feb 2025 - 7:21PM
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Hong Kong scientists turn kombucha ingredient into plastic substitute
Team’s waterproof, oilproof polymer can be used as a biodegradable packaging material for food and drinks.
11 Jan 2025 - 11:24PM
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What Hong Kong’s 2023 waste data tells us, and what it doesn’t
The good news of less waste generated is tempered by the lack of clarity on plastic waste statistics and officials’ mistaken faith in incineration as a solution.
25 Dec 2024 - 4:30PM
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Letters
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No global plastic treaty yet, but Hong Kong has work to do
Readers discuss the imperative of passing local legislation to curb plastic use, the authority vested in Malaysia’s Conference of Rulers, and the danger of narrow pavements.
5 Dec 2024 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong must give high-calibre talent a reason to come
Readers discuss how Hong Kong can attract well-connected professionals, a local ballet’s cross-cultural appeal, and why the second phase of the city’s plastic ban shouldn’t be delayed.
2 Nov 2024 - 11:30AM
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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
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Some Hong Kong businesses struggle to replace single-use plastics as ban looms
Although official data shows 95 per cent of businesses in retail and hospitality have made switch, checks on the ground paint more complicated picture.
15 Oct 2024 - 10:01AM
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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.
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 environmental issues
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
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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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Hong Kong economy
The View
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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
Hong Kong aviation
Letters
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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
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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
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‘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
Hong Kong society
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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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