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

  • Hong Kong initiated a ban on disposable plastic products in restaurants and businesses, with a six-month deadline to remove plastic items or face fines.
  • Polystyrene and plastic products have been banned for dine-in and takeaway customers, punishable by fines up to $12,750.
  • Plastics contribute significantly to Hong Kong's solid waste, prompting the ban to address the 2,331-ton daily waste.
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Associated Press NewsAssociated Press News

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

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.

15 days ago·United States
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abc Newsabc News

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

Hong Kong has long been a major producer and consumer of great food, and a great amount of plastic and Styrofoam to go with it.That’s going to change as new legislation aiming to stop the sale and distribution of Styrofoam products and single-use plastic cutlery went into effect on Monday.

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South China Morning PostSouth China Morning Post

Tourists, business travellers unfazed by Hong Kong ban on single-use plastics

But some find the lack of free bottled water in hotel rooms an inconvenience.

15 days ago·Hong Kong
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Channel News AsiaChannel News Asia

Hong Kong begins phasing in disposable plastics ban

Hong Kong on Monday (Apr 22) started phasing in a ban on disposable plastic products across restaurants and businesses, setting a six-month deadline for the city to eliminate plastic cutlery and other materials before risking fines. Difficult to recycle products made of polystyrene and plastic were banned

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Bangkok PostBangkok Post

Hong Kong"s single-use plastics ban off to smooth start

Hong Kong's single-use plastics ban started smoothly on Monday, with many people in a busy business district opting for their own utensils when buying takeaway food and drink instead of paying extra for alternatives.

15 days ago·กทม, Thailand
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A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong has long been a major producer and consumer of great food, and a great amount of plastic and Styrofoam to go with it.

15 days ago·Flin Flon, Canada
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