19 April 2024
Effective from 1 August, the Municipal Solid Waste Charging Scheme will be implemented to encourage residents to reduce waste, so as to alleviate the pressure on soon-to-be-saturated landfills, and avoid turning Hong Kong into a “garbage city”. Food waste accounts for a large part of household waste. As long as it’s handled properly, we can substantially reduce waste and expenses, while also maintaining a more liveable environment for the next generation.
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Photo courtesy: Environmental Protection Department HKSAR Government
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