Single-use plastics ban articles
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Single-use plastics ban going smoothly, Hong Kong leader says, despite confusion over rules and calls for clarity
Hong Kong’s ban on single-use plastics is going smoothly, Chief Executive John Lee has said, despite confusion surrounding how the rules are being implemented and poor compliance. Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, the city’s leader said more people were purchasing reusable alternatives, suggesting that Hongkongers were beginning to change their daily habits. […]
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Restaurants slow to adopt eco-friendly alternatives as Hong Kong’s ban on single-use plastics takes effect
Hong Kong restaurants have been slow to switch to eco-friendly alternatives following the single-use plastics ban enacted on Monday, with many still using disposables. Single-use plastics including straws and utensils are forbidden under the ban. Restaurants have a six-month grace period to comply with the new rules, under which the government will not take enforcement […]
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Meet the Google Single-Use Plastics Challenge Winners
In a bid to combat the plastic pollution crisis, last year witnessed a surge of companies stepping forward with innovative solutions.