A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution

The Audubon County Advocate Journal— Hong Kong authorities are trying to impose new rules that will cut the use of single-use plastic in a wide variety of businesses from Monday, coinciding with Earth Day. #earthday

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—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 […]

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—Hong Kong’s ban on single-use plastics begins, but businesses have 6 months to adapt. Hong Kong’s ban on single-use plastics began on Monday, coinciding with Earth Day. A variety of disposable plastic tableware and other plastic products are now prohibited from being sold or taken away. The first six months following the roll-out will be an “adaptation period,” which means the government will not take enforcement action against non-compliant […]

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—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. […]