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Enhancing Waste Reduction In Hong Kong
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Author : Yan-Yi Tang
language : en
Publisher: Open Dissertation Press
Release Date : 2017-01-27
Enhancing Waste Reduction In Hong Kong written by Yan-Yi Tang and has been published by Open Dissertation Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-27 with categories.
This dissertation, "Enhancing Waste Reduction in Hong Kong: a Review on Waste Separation" by Yan-yi, Tang, 鄧欣宜, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Waste management is always a headache to the policy makers to tackle with nowadays as we are generating more waste than the past generations. Landfill is the only disposal method in Hong Kong since the early of the 1990s and the three strategic landfills are going to be filled. Therefore, the quantity-based waste charging is going to be implemented in the near future in order to reduce waste generation. A complementary recycling system is a must to complete the newly proposed waste management policy to reduce waste volume. There are some obvious problems existing in the current recycling efforts, which hinder the success of waste separation for recycling so as to reduce waste generation. As a result, it is important to review the current Programme on Source Separation of Domestic Waste. Moreover, a successful waste separation programme for waste reduction requires fulfilling the criteria in the aspects of Recycling Facilities/Services, Public Education & Promotion and Statutory Requirement & Complementary Policy. Based on the survey results, 40% of the current recycling facilities are inconvenient or inconvenient at all and most of the respondents think that there are insufficient recycling facilities in the territory. Nearly 70% of them agree or fully agree to implement mandatory waste separation and more than a half of them prefer to fine each non-compliance below $500. Moreover, the majority of the respondents suggest that the incentives for them to recycle are not enough or not enough at all, which take up 55% of the total. And 60% of them agree or fully agree to reward people who recycle. From the site visit, it is obvious that the public abuses the roadside 3-coloured bins especially in the Hong Kong Island and the New Territories. Meanwhile, the misuse of the recycling bins leads to the cleanness problem. The tendered contractors are not doing well in terms of emptying and locking the 3-coloured bins. There are fewer problems arising from the recycling facilities or bins collecting other recyclables as these recycling bins are designed for collecting specific types of recyclables and they are not adjacent to the rubbish bins. Also, the centers for collecting bulky recyclables have management staff to collect the recyclables. According to the reply from the Environmental Protection Department, there are many monitoring works to ensure the services quality provided by the service contractors. However, it is questionable that it can maintain the performance of the contractors. Since there are increasing complaints on the unsatisfactory performance of the service contractors. As a result, the Government should review the current Programme on Source Separation of Domestic Waste in accordance with recommendations proposed in the scopes of Physical Enhancement to Recycling Facilities/Services, Education and Promotion and Policy Recommendations, including increasing the convenience and availability of the recycling facilities and the range of separation; implementing compulsory environmental education and improving the promotion on waste separation; implementing complementary policy and regulations for waste separation, monitoring the performance of waste separation and providing incentives to encourage recycling. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5334296 Subjects: Waste minimization - China - Hong Kong
Enhancing Waste Reduction In Hong Kong
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Author : 鄧欣宜
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Enhancing Waste Reduction In Hong Kong written by 鄧欣宜 and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Waste minimization categories.
Campaigns For Promoting Waste Reduction Reuse And Recycling
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Campaigns For Promoting Waste Reduction Reuse And Recycling written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
Household Attitudes Behaviou
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Author : Chau-Ping Mak
language : en
Publisher: Open Dissertation Press
Release Date : 2017-01-26
Household Attitudes Behaviou written by Chau-Ping Mak and has been published by Open Dissertation Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with Business & Economics categories.
This dissertation, "Household Attitudes and Behaviour Toward Sustainable Food Waste Management: a Case Study in Residential Estates" by Chau-ping, Mak, 麥洲平, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Being a densely populated city, Hong Kong is now facing a serious waste problem. According to waste disposal statistics from Environment Protection Department, 9,547 tonnes of municipal solid waste were generated every day in Hong Kong in 2013. Food waste was the major composition in the MSW, accounting for 38% of MSW in 2013, whereas over 70% of food waste was generated from the residential sector. Since 2005, the government has introduced various schemes and policies with the objectives of waste reduction and development of sustainable waste management system. In this connection, changes in individual household attitudes and bebaviour to support the sustainable food waste management are detrimental to achieving the goal of waste reduction in Hong Kong. Therefore, this study will focus on examining the household attitudes and behaviour toward the sustainable food waste management in residential estates. Recommendations will be made on enhancing public involvement of residential sector in sustainable food waste management according to the findings of questionnaire survey. Subjects: Plate waste - Recycling - China - Hong Kong
Campaigns For Promoting Waste Reduction Reuse And Recycling
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Author : Kit-Ying Lai
language : en
Publisher: Open Dissertation Press
Release Date : 2017-01-27
Campaigns For Promoting Waste Reduction Reuse And Recycling written by Kit-Ying Lai and has been published by Open Dissertation Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-27 with categories.
This dissertation, "Campaigns for Promoting Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling: Case Studies in Japan, Singapore and HongKong" by Kit-ying, Lai, 賴潔瑩, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4255581 Subjects: Recycling (Waste, etc) - China - Hong Kong Recycling (Waste, etc) - Japan Recycling (Waste, etc) - Singapore
Introduction To Hong Kong
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Author : Gilad James, PhD
language : en
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
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Introduction To Hong Kong written by Gilad James, PhD and has been published by Gilad James Mystery School this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Travel categories.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. It is situated on the southeastern coast of China and has a population of over 7 million people. Hong Kong is made up of a main island and a series of smaller islands, and is known for its impressive skyline and bustling port. The official languages of Hong Kong are Chinese and English, and the region is known for its vibrant culture and cuisine. Hong Kong has a rich history that encompasses both Chinese and British influences. In 1842, the region was handed over to Great Britain by China in the Treaty of Nanking. Hong Kong remained under British rule until 1997 when it was returned to China under the principle of "one country, two systems." Today, Hong Kong has a highly developed economy that is centered on international trade and finance. The region also boasts a highly efficient public transportation system that includes buses, trains, trams, and ferries. With a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures and a strong economic landscape, Hong Kong is truly a global city.
Municipal Solid Waste Management And Recycling
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Author : 鄭彩如
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-28
Municipal Solid Waste Management And Recycling written by 鄭彩如 and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-28 with categories.
This dissertation, "Municipal Solid Waste Management and Recycling: a Comparison of Hong Kong and Beijing" by 鄭彩如, Choi-yu, Cheng, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of Dissertation titled Municipal Solid Waste Management and Recycling: A Comparison of Hong Kong and Beijing submitted by Cheng Choi Yu for the Degree of Master of Arts at The University of Hong Kong in June 2003 Proper management of municipal solid waste (MSW) is an integral part of any upgrading of environmental quality. In this research, the MSW management and recycling systems of Hong Kong and Beijing are discussed and compared. Although these two cities have different political, economic, social and cultural background, they share both differences and similarities in MSW management systems, including waste generation, collection, treatment, disposal and recycling. Generally speaking, the MSW management in Hong Kong is better, more advanced and comprehensive than that of Beijing. Landfilling is the only method for waste disposal in Hong Kong. However, it is not a sustainable way as there is the problem of scarcity of land for transferring into landfill sites. Thus, Hong Kong is facing the urgent need in finding a sustainable waste management method for solving this problem. This study shows that the Hong Kong SAR government is trying to adopt the waste hierarchy in which waste recovery and reduction have been paid much more attention and effort than ever before. In the case of Beijing, the hygiene and pollution are still the main problems in its MSW management. Also, waste recovery and recycling are not actively promoted by the government. Therefore, its recycling rate is low. As the waste generation is increasing rapidly which corresponds with economic growth, and its trend is quite similar to those of Hong Kong, the Beijing government can therefore draw on the experience of Hong Kong so that it can regulate its MSW management in a more sustainable manner. DOI: 10.5353/th_b2672102 Subjects: Refuse and refuse disposal - China Refuse and refuse disposal - China - Hong Kong Integrated solid waste management - China Integrated solid waste management - China - Hong Kong Recycling (Waste, etc) - China Recycling (Waste, etc) - China - Hong Kong
Household Food Waste Recycling In Hong Kong
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Author : Yee-Man Chan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-27
Household Food Waste Recycling In Hong Kong written by Yee-Man Chan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-27 with categories.
This dissertation, "Household Food Waste Recycling in Hong Kong: Issues and Potential" by Yee-man, Chan, 陳懿雯, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: The food waste problem has recently been put in the spotlight in Hong Kong and around the world. Food waste is the largest part of the municipal solid waste in Hong Kong, which accounts for more than a third of all solid waste. In 2011, there was approximately 3,600 tonnes of food waste generated everyday, with two-thirds coming from households and one-third from the commercial and industrial sector. The capacities of the three strategic landfills in Hong Kong are going to be exhausted soon. Therefore, new policy strategies are needed to combat the food waste problem. A questionnaire was conducted with residents in the Tuen Mun district of Hong Kong, which focused on finding out their level of awareness of the food waste problem in Hong Kong; general behaviours of handling and generation of food waste; views and attitudes towards recycling food waste and perceived need for a household food waste recycling scheme in Hong Kong. The findings show that the majority of the respondents have a high level of awareness of the food waste problem in Hong Kong. However, the general behaviour of handling and generation of food waste does not seem to be in keeping with a reduction of food waste. There are a number of hindering factors that discourage food waste reduction and food waste recycling, such as the lack of food waste recycling facilities, hygiene and public health issues, and other social issues such as convenience. Nevertheless, the respondents agree that Hong Kong should introduce compulsory food waste recycling facilities for households in order to combat the food waste problem. With the vast amount of domestic food waste generated, the introduction of a household food waste recycling scheme has great potential to reduce food waste in Hong Kong. The obstacles of introducing household food waste recycling can be overcome by government provision of food waste recycling facilities, as well as maintaining a good hygiene standard. Full government provision of such facilities would increase the level of convenience, including financial convenience, and hence people would be more willing to participate in recycling and reducing their food waste. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5334203 Subjects: Plate waste - Recycling - China - Hong Kong
Waste Reduction Plan For Hong Kong
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Author : Hong Kong
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Waste Reduction Plan For Hong Kong written by Hong Kong and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Refuse and refuse disposal categories.
Progress In Waste Management Research
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Author : James I. Daven
language : en
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Release Date : 2008
Progress In Waste Management Research written by James I. Daven and has been published by Nova Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Nature categories.
Waste management is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, aesthetics or amenity. Waste management is also carried out to reduce the materials' effect on the environment and to recover resources from them. Waste management can involve solid, liquid or gaseous substances, with different methods and fields of expertise for each. Waste management practices differ for developed and developing nations, for urban and rural areas, and for residential and industrial, producers. Management for non-hazardous residential and institutional waste in metropolitan areas is usually the responsibility of local government authorities, while management for non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste is usually the responsibility of the generator. This book concentrates on the newest research in the field.