Hong Kong environmental issues

Hongkongers are urged to recycle more, but is the government doing enough to help?

Hong Kong’s government has been pushing people to recycle more, but a recently scrapped pay-as-you-throw scheme exposed the city’s lack of recycling infrastructure. Public criticism about a lack of recycling options and clumsy implementation forced the government to delay the programme roll-out. So, how difficult is it to recycle in the city and how much waste does one Hongkonger generate? Post reporter Oscar Liu kept track of what he threw out in one week to learn about the challenges Hong Kong faces as it pursues a greener future.

June 22, 2024