Waste Reduction Plan For Hong Kong
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Waste Reduction Plan For Hong Kong
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Author : Hong Kong
language : en
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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.
Draft Waste Reduction Plan For Hong Kong
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language : en
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Release Date : 1997
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Buried By Affluence
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Author : Citizens Party
language : en
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Release Date : 1997
Buried By Affluence written by Citizens Party and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Waste minimization categories.
From Awareness To Action In Sustainable Waste Management
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Author : Yin-Fong Yvonne So
language : en
Publisher: Open Dissertation Press
Release Date : 2017-01-26
From Awareness To Action In Sustainable Waste Management written by Yin-Fong Yvonne So 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 categories.
This dissertation, "From Awareness to Action in Sustainable Waste Management: a Case Study on Waste Reduction Education to Foreign Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong" by Yin-fong, Yvonne, So, 蘇燕芳, 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: Solving the waste problem is one of the most challenging environmental missions for Hong Kong. Currently, the amount of waste generated has reached an unsustainable level. Hong Kong's domestic waste disposal rate is significantly higher than other international cities like Tokyo, Taipei City and Seoul. With present trends, this mounting waste has been filled up the three landfill sites at a rate much faster than anticipated. Hong Kong SAR Government is hoping to expand the landfill site and build incinerator(s). However, these plans have not been well-received by the public. Waste reduction at source would be a significant alternative for Hong Kong instead. Environmental education (EE) is a vital component of achieving sustainable waste management. This is the best strategy to help reduce waste at source. Among all the targeted trainees, it is found that little local and international research has been done on the potential role of Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs) in waste management. FDHs make up a significant proportion of the Hong Kong population. They are one of the best candidates to learn and implement sustainable waste management in the households. Thus, this study looks into the current EE to FDHs and analyses how to send green message among FDHs in an effective way. A framework of indicators for an effective waste reduction education program to FDHs is constructed as to help evaluate the performance of EE providers for FDHs. Information regarding current EE to FDHs is obtained from reviewing publicly available information and by conducting in-depth interviews with related personnel and stakeholders. To reconfirm the need and importance of providing EE to FDHs, a questionnaire survey to FDHs is developed and a pilot EE program to FDHs is designed and implemented. This study found that the current EE to FDHs is inadequate and ineffective. The knowledge of FDHs in waste reduction is not comprehensive and few of them have had green housekeeping habits. Through providing appropriate training incorporating the indicators identified, FDHs are enabled to proceed from having the right awareness to taking action in the households. The success of the pilot EE program to FDHs also gave us an insight into the importance of adequate and quality EE to the community. It is hoped that the suggestions being put forward in this study can guide Hong Kong in achieving the target of zero waste. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5099139 Subjects: Waste minimization - China - Hong Kong
Food Waste In Hong Kong
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Author : Pak-Keung Woo
language : en
Publisher: Open Dissertation Press
Release Date : 2017-01-27
Food Waste In Hong Kong written by Pak-Keung Woo 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, "Food Waste in Hong Kong: a Study on Source Reduction" by Pak-keung, Woo, 鄔柏強, 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: Hong Kong is a densely populated area located in the south-eastern coast of China. The volume of food waste generated surges with the substantial economic and population growth. In Hong Kong, there are currently 3,584 tonnes of food waste produced daily which are mainly disposed at landfills. The existing landfills, however, are expected to be full in the coming 5 years. The food waste problem is therefore urgent and significant. As a response, the Policy Address 2014 puts forward a package of waste management measures and calls for the implementation of "reduction first" approach. This study reviews the past efforts of food waste management and looks specifically at source reduction. Consumerism promotes the progressive purchasing of food products without the consideration of the adverse environmental impacts. The consumer behaviors driven by consumerist lifestyles boosted the food waste quantity. The meanings and relationships of food waste, source reduction, sustainable waste management, consumerism and consumer behaviors are therefore analyzed to illustrate the sustainable food waste management. The principles affecting consumer behavior, household behavior and C&I sector behavior on both supply and demand sides are especially studied to understand the situation. Making reference to overseas experience and a best practice framework, this research study focuses on the attitudes, difficulties and decision making of the Hong Kong residents, foodservice suppliers, the Government and NGOs on food waste issues. Literature review, questionnaire survey, in-depth interviews and site visits were conducted to understand consumer behavior. A collection of government policies and other stakeholders' initiatives was reviewed and analyzed. These include: A food waste & yard waste plan for Hong Kong, Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign, volume-based waste charging scheme, voluntary garbage sorting, OWTF infrastructure, Green lunch charter and Community Green Stations. The green groups have organized food waste reduction programs, food donation activities and light banquet campaigns to promote right-size food purchase and sustainable lifestyles in Hong Kong. Food waste-to-energy approach is more preferred than composting and animal feed production in Hong Kong. Other relevant measures learned from Taiwan can be the environmental awards, food waste recycling industry, financial funding and university researches. The study found that there are insufficient environmental policies and laws, inadequate financial incentives and low level of environmental CSR to promote food waste reduction. Limited collaboration among stakeholders, weak environmental education in the formal curriculum and consumerist lifestyles are also the reasons of the food waste problem. The study concludes that the food waste source reduction is achievable. The Government should improve the existing environmental policies and laws to promote sustainable lifestyles. A combination of measures should be implemented. Waste charging, Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign, food donation, social mobilization, OWTF infrastructure, environmental education and publicity, community green stations and right-size food purchase should work together to solve the problem. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5334458 Subjects: Plate waste - China - Hong Kong Source reduction (Waste management) - China - Hong Kong
Waste Reduction Committee
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language : en
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Government committee to devise, coordinate, and implement waste reduction measures in Hong Kong. Outlines functions and membership, and provides information on meetings and task forces. Includes report, "Waste reduction framework plan report," fact sheets on recovery and recycling (including statistics), recycling guidelines, newsletter, "Waste as resources" (Shan yong zi yuan) (.pdf, .html), and a directory of recovery/recycling outlets.
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
Paper Balance For Hong Kong
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Author : U-Hong Angela Ng
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-26
Paper Balance For Hong Kong written by U-Hong Angela Ng and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with categories.
This dissertation, "Paper Balance for Hong Kong: Consumption, Waste Generation, Recovery and Disposal" by U-hong, Angela, Ng, 吳如虹, 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 The objective of this study is to establish the Paper Balance for Hong Kong through analysis of trade statistics, waste generation figures, and paper recycling activities. The results illustrate the per capita consumption, scale of disposal, and extent of recovery of paper in Hong Kong. Information has been obtained from different sources. These include: Trade Statistics Reports published by the Census and Statistics Department, Waste Figures from the Environmental Protection Department, and a literature review of other relevant studies. The difficulties in establishing a complete balance of figures are identified, with assumptions and recommendations made. It is also suggested that similar or more detailed analyses should be carried out by the authorities (e.g. the Environmental Protection Department) so that a comprehensive picture of the paper cycle in Hong Kong is obtained for planning and management purposes. - Finally, the high per capita consumption of paper (226 kg in 1994 and 176 kg in 1995) derived from the analysis sends out a warning signal that effective measures are required to reduce consumption. With a view of this, the public should fully support the waste reduction strategy which is, in order of desirability, reduce paper consumption at source, reuse the material, recycle used paper, followed by disposal. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3125384 Subjects: Refuse and refuse disposal - China - Hong Kong Waste paper - Recycling - China - Hong Kong Paper - Environmental aspects - China - Hong Kong
Waste Management Hong Kong 2000 The Millennium Challenge Search For A Sustainable Strategy
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Author : Environmental Protection Department Hongkong
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Waste Management Hong Kong 2000 The Millennium Challenge Search For A Sustainable Strategy written by Environmental Protection Department Hongkong and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Refuse and refuse disposal categories.
Waste Management And Its Implications For Environmental Planning
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Author : Wing-Yeung So
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-27
Waste Management And Its Implications For Environmental Planning written by Wing-Yeung So 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, "Waste Management and Its Implications for Environmental Planning: a Review of the Waste Management Strategyfor Hong Kong" by Wing-yeung, So, 蘇永揚, 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_b4257434 Subjects: Recycling (Waste, etc) Refuse and refuse disposal - China - Hong Kong Sanitary landfills - China - Hong Kong Recycling (Waste, etc) - China - Hong Kong Refuse and refuse disposal Sanitary landfills