Finland's waste management system is highly effective, with 99% of waste being recycled.

Finland's waste management system succeeds through cooperation between authorities and citizen awareness.

Ukraine plans to adopt Finland's waste management experience.

Separate household waste collection has been introduced in 1725 Ukrainian settlements.

In 2020, about 6.3% of Ukraine's household waste was recycled.

Finland is ready to help Ukraine with waste processing projects.

Finland recycles waste into energy, aiding ecological improvement.

Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada adopted a waste management law in July 2020.

Kyrgyzstan is implementing extended producer responsibility for waste disposal.

The country has strategies, including a National Development Strategy and green economy plans, to address waste issues by 2040.

Kyrgyzstan has over 40 laws addressing waste, primarily the laws on environmental protection and industrial waste.

A 2021 decree aimed to improve waste management through separate collection and recycling.

The Cabinet of Ministers' Action Plan aims to introduce amendments, including extended manufacturer responsibility.

Global manufacturers plan to use 8-10% secondary raw materials in new packaging, prioritizing eco-friendly materials.

Over 30 countries produce packaging from recycled materials, enabling a circular economy.

The European Union leads in packaging recycling, with Belgium having a 91% participation rate.

South Korea has a highly efficient waste management system, with Seoul being the most effective.

Taiwan's waste management has improved significantly due to the early introduction of a waste levy policy.

Shanghai launched the 'Shanghai Municipal Domestic Waste Management Ordinance' in 2019, showing immediate results.

Hong Kong lacks a plastic reduction policy and effective waste management.

In South Korea, local authorities are responsible for collecting, recycling, and disposing of solid waste.

Taiwan has a complex and effective waste management system aided by a waste levy policy.

The Hong Kong government proposed developing a recycling economy in 2005 to reduce environmental burden.

Hong Kong's circular economy has made little progress.

Scholars suggest leveraging the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to improve Hong Kong's waste management.

Hong Kong's waste management policy can learn from climate-friendly countries like Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore have implemented waste levies and comprehensive environmental policies.

South Korea has a leading waste management system in Asia.

Taiwan's government has launched the 'Resource Recovery 4-in-1 Program' to involve government, manufacturers, consumers, and recyclers in waste management.

Singapore has a professional waste recycling system with a 51.7% recycling rate in 2020.

Shanghai's strict waste separation measures have yielded good environmental results.

Japan is recognized for its effective waste disposal due to its strict laws and half-century of promoting garbage sorting.

Mainland China is piloting garbage sorting in select cities before expanding nationwide.

Hong Kong has implemented a waste charging system to reduce waste and promote recycling.

The Hong Kong government has an 18-month preparation period for the waste charging ordinance.

Effective waste management involves controlling garbage generation, classification, and disposal of different types of waste.

Japan and Mainland China have adopted a gradual strategy to address waste disposal.

The Hong Kong government has implemented a waste levy policy to reduce waste through the 'polluter pays' principle.

The policy involves categorizing waste into types, such as dry, wet, combustible, and non-combustible, using designated bags and labels.

Waste levies have taken decades to succeed, as seen in countries like Korea and Taiwan.

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Waste levies are a proven economic measure to promote waste separation and recycling worldwide.

The government can set a basic household use allowance to protect the public and target overused households with user pays.

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San Francisco now requires recycling of food waste, making it a composting leader.

Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea have implemented successful food waste recycling programs as livestock feed.

The US recycles under 3% of municipal food waste, while South Korea recycles over 97% through composting and livestock feed.

South Korea has a highly effective food waste recycling system, mainly through composting and livestock feed.

Switzerland ranked 9th in global recycling in 2017 and has taxed garbage bags since 2012 to subsidize waste disposal.

South Korea's 1995 garbage charging system has reduced waste disposal by 40% and achieved a recycling rate of over 60%.

The '3R' environmental equation prioritizes reducing, reusing, and recycling waste.

The "naked buy" model reduces waste by using self-purchased containers.

Hong Kong ranked 24th globally in recycling rate in 2017, showing room for improvement.

China has banned the import of 'foreign garbage' as part of its 'no waste city' plan.

The 'no waste city' plan aims to reduce waste and ensure harmless disposal by 2025.

A solid waste management system will be established and improved.

The environmental protection credit evaluation system will be improved to include key industrial solid waste units.

Curbside pickup of recyclable materials is a common practice in developed countries.

Curbside recycling pickup can make recycling a part of daily life and aid environmental protection.

Phasing out single-use plastic bags can help reduce waste and promote sustainability.

Regulations and incentives can promote recycling and reduce waste.

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Saudi Arabia's National Waste Management Center has adopted a 7-principle strategy to improve waste management.

The strategy regulates various waste management activities, including collection, transportation, and disposal.

A strategic plan is being developed for waste management and investment in all Kingdom cities and villages.

The product responsibility system includes manufacture, import, and waste management.

The government is committed to developing integrated waste management solutions with private sector investment.

Finland's waste management system is highly effective, with 99% of waste being recycled.

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Content: Ukraine will deepen cooperation with Finland in the direction of household waste management.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Regional Development, this was announced by the Minister of Communities and Territories Alexey Chernyshov during a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Ukraine Päivi Laine.
It is noted that in Finland, only 1% of waste ends up in landfills, the vast majority is recycled.
This is the result of the interaction of the central and local authorities, as well as the awareness of citizens
Ukraine is also planning to adopt this experience.
“Finland is a country that demonstrates high standards of environmental waste management.
Almost all the citizens of this country sort the garbage.
As a result, 99% of household waste is recycled.
This experience will be useful for Ukraine.
So, a similar process is already underway in hromadas - in 1725 settlements of our state, a separate collection of household waste has been introduced.
But it is necessary to scale this direction and introduce useful practices of international partners in the country, "Chernyshov said.
Read alsoIn the Odessa region on the Danube, the dam is destroyed - under it meter voids In the press service reminded that thanks to the implementation of separate collection of garbage in 2020, about 6.3% of household waste was recycled and disposed of in Ukraine.
In turn, Laine noted that Finland is ready to share experience and help Ukrainian communities to implement waste processing projects.
“We also have companies that recycle waste into energy.
In such a comprehensive way, we improve the ecology of our country, ” she added.
Waste recycling in Ukraine
As UNIAN reported, in July 2020, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading the draft law No. 2207-1-d “On waste management ”.
The document establishes the procedure for the collection, removal and treatment of waste, ensures the introduction of their separate collection and recycling, provides for the requirements for the quality of the provision of waste management services and the charging of fees for such a service.

Finland's waste management system succeeds through cooperation between authorities and citizen awareness.

Ukraine plans to adopt Finland's waste management experience.

Separate household waste collection has been introduced in 1725 Ukrainian settlements.

In 2020, about 6.3% of Ukraine's household waste was recycled.

Finland is ready to help Ukraine with waste processing projects.

Finland recycles waste into energy, aiding ecological improvement.

Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada adopted a waste management law in July 2020.

Kyrgyzstan is implementing extended producer responsibility for waste disposal.

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Content: ROP, or How will Kyrgyzstan recycle its waste?
In Bishkek, a seminar was held on the topic of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for the disposal of goods and packaging, organized by the WasteNet.KG. project.
The seminar was attended by producers of products, government authorities, waste processing enterprises, non-governmental and international organizations and experts.
Director of CSR Central Asia Agency Asel Arstanbekova noted that the issues of environmental safety, social responsibility of producers are very acute.
“In many countries, the topic of social expanded responsibility is already active and, having studied their experience, we would like to determine what is applicable for Kyrgyzstan, ” she said.
WasteNet.KG expert Natalia Baidakova presented the concept of the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR), its implementation mechanisms, and the ultimate goal of which is to reduce and gradually reduce to zero the disposal of waste that can be used in recycling and recycling.
How is the situation with the ROP in Kyrgyzstan?
The issue of waste accumulation in Kyrgyzstan is reflected in many strategic documents, such as the National Development Strategy of Kyrgyzstan until 2040, the Green Economy Concept, and the Green Economy Development Program.
More than 40 laws include waste issues.
The main ones are the law on environmental protection, on industrial waste, which was adopted back in 2001.
Naturally, this document needs to be amended and supplemented.
In addition, a classification of hazardous waste based on international standards has been developed and adopted.
The legislation specifies that separate collection of waste should be carried out, for use as secondary resources it is prohibited to use hazardous waste as secondary raw materials.
But at the same time, many norms are absent, for example, there is no definition of what secondary waste is, there are no norms regulating the collection and processing of secondary raw materials, there are no norms for stimulating the processing of secondary materials, and so on.
The legislation undoubtedly requires changes, another thing is what these changes will be.
On March 19, 2021, a decree of the President of Kyrgyzstan on measures to ensure environmental and climate security was adopted.
A number of points were aimed at improving the efficiency of waste management, implementing separate collection of garbage, including stimulating the creation of recycling enterprises.
In 2019, a number of laws were also amended, for example, the law of consumption production, the procedure for handling hazardous mercury-containing waste.
What now?
In Kyrgyzstan, favorable conditions have been created for the organization of an effective management system and the introduction of expanded producer responsibility.
Thus, in December 2021, the Action Plan of the Cabinet of Ministers on the implementation of the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2026 was approved, which provides for the implementation of a number of measures to improve the waste management system.
The measures are aimed at introducing amendments and additions to laws, regulatory legal acts, including in terms of introducing the principles of the concept of extended responsibility of manufacturers of ROP for the disposal of goods and packaging.
Experience of other countries and international companies
Aleksandara Akirman, Caucasus and Central Asia Public Relations Manager at The Coca-Cola Foundation, noted that almost all global manufacturers of goods and packaging have committed to transfer from 8 to 10% of secondary raw materials to new packaging.
“In the next five to ten years, the companies intend to use more environmentally friendly materials, develop new types of packaging, provide for collection and processing.
At the same time, companies are trying to work with government authorities in their respective countries to ensure that such systems develop.
Now in Kyrgyzstan there is a linear economy of packaging, in which most packages go to landfill, are dumped in the form of garbage.
Almost 100% of the primary material is used.
While in a circular economy, plastic packaging is used endlessly.
The new packaging needs to be recycled.
Such a circular economy is possible.
In more than 30 countries around the world, we produce packaging from recycled materials, ” she said.
The OECD Environment Directorate, economist and environmentalist Frisief Lubinger in his speech noted that at present the ROP system is actively developing and is beginning to be used more intensively around the world.
"The transition to PPE is particularly active in North America, Europe and a number of transition economies, but it should be noted that in transition economies, additional resources are needed to make the system fully operational," he added.
Next, Givi Kalandadze, an expert from Georgia, the chairman of the operator of the ROP, said that the country has a special law on waste management, which has a special section under number 9 dedicated to the ROP.
“Also, the law has an important section dedicated to responsible persons who monitor the ROP.
Such a manager should be in each organization and be responsible for coordination, for cooperation with stakeholders in waste management. "
Experts from Kazakhstan and Russia also spoke about the system of implementation of the ROP in their countries, about successes and failures.
In addition, during the event, it was noted that the first place in the ROP system for packaging is occupied by the countries of the European Union, in which Belgium is the leader, where 91% of the population sorts garbage.
Next are the countries of the Middle East, followed by the countries of Africa, then Latin America, followed by Canada, then the countries of Southeast Asia and close the list of the countries of the former USSR.
Author: Munara Borombaeva.
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The country has strategies, including a National Development Strategy and green economy plans, to address waste issues by 2040.

Kyrgyzstan has over 40 laws addressing waste, primarily the laws on environmental protection and industrial waste.

A 2021 decree aimed to improve waste management through separate collection and recycling.

The Cabinet of Ministers' Action Plan aims to introduce amendments, including extended manufacturer responsibility.

Global manufacturers plan to use 8-10% secondary raw materials in new packaging, prioritizing eco-friendly materials.

Over 30 countries produce packaging from recycled materials, enabling a circular economy.

The European Union leads in packaging recycling, with Belgium having a 91% participation rate.

South Korea has a highly efficient waste management system, with Seoul being the most effective.

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Content: Waste management in Hong Kong starts early and matures late. How can we catch up with Taiwan, Shanghai, Korea and the tail lights of the starry cars?
Author: 01 Weekly Report
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Hong Kong's environmental protection policy has not made great progress. For many years, it seems that it has remained at the stage of "blue waste paper, yellow aluminum cans, coffee plastic bottles", and there is no plastic reduction policy.
Last year, the mainland stopped the import of waste paper, and Hong Kong recyclers also stopped collecting waste paper.
When the Government is faced with Members' questions on plastic reduction and countless initiatives by environmental groups, it is always in a state of "discussion" with the retail and restaurant industries, "under consideration", lest it harm the economic interests of the industry, and would rather harm the environmental benefits than see any actual action taken.
On July 1, 2019, the Shanghai Municipal Domestic Waste Management Ordinance was officially implemented.
At Haihong Bridge Station on the railway line, volunteers are promoting a little knowledge of garbage classification. (Visual China)
On the other hand, after years of vigorous promotion, waste management is well organized and highly efficient: South Korea ’ s waste management system is at the forefront of Asia, with Seoul being the most effective.
The local municipal authorities have the responsibility to collect, recycle and dispose of domestic and commercial solid waste. Waste management in Taiwan once lagged behind Hong Kong, but due to the early introduction of the waste levy policy by the Taiwan government, and then formulated a complex and effective waste management system, the situation in Singapore is gradually reversed. Shanghai launched the “Shanghai Municipal Domestic Waste Management Ordinance ” in 2019. The complicated measures have caused complaints from the public. Over time, the results can be said to be immediate after the people have familiarized themselves with the regulations.
Looking at the situation in these four Asian regions, it is not difficult to imagine why there is no systematic waste management in Hong Kong today, when we look back at Hong Kong's garbage collection practices, which rely entirely on the people's consciousness to separate and unsupervised waste.
For more details, please read the 285th issue of Hong Kong 01 (4 October 2021), “What should Hong Kong look for in Taiwan, Shanghai, Korea and Star? ”.
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Taiwan's waste management has improved significantly due to the early introduction of a waste levy policy.

Shanghai launched the 'Shanghai Municipal Domestic Waste Management Ordinance' in 2019, showing immediate results.

Hong Kong lacks a plastic reduction policy and effective waste management.

In South Korea, local authorities are responsible for collecting, recycling, and disposing of solid waste.

Taiwan has a complex and effective waste management system aided by a waste levy policy.

The Hong Kong government proposed developing a recycling economy in 2005 to reduce environmental burden.

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Content: Hong Kong ’ s slow progress in environmental governance – why not look at the Greater Bay Area and the world?
Author: Liu Mengting
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In 2005, the SAR Government proposed to develop a recycling economy, that is, to reduce the environmental burden by repairing, recycling and extending the service life of materials, to find a way out for recycling recyclable materials, and to promote the development of related industries and promote economic diversification.
However, more than a decade later, Hong Kong ’ s circular economy has not made much progress.
In this regard, some scholars suggest leveraging the advantages of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
At the same time, Hong Kong ’ s waste management policy is not yet climate, and we must match the experience of “top students ” such as Korea, Taiwan and Singapore.
Circular Economy Enemies the Greater Bay Area
Professor Patrick Poon, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has been developing a patented technology for converting waste glass into environmentally friendly bricks since the 1990s, with a view to improving the recycling efficiency of waste glass.
Green brick is a kind of concrete brick, can effectively use construction waste and waste glass, the third generation of green brick has been put into the market as paving brick.
For more than 20 years, the technology has been optimized by scholars to the fifth generation, but it is still “technology without market ”.
In an interview with "Hong Kong 01" recently, Poon mentioned the two main reasons why the development of the local green brick industry is hindered, which is also the dilemma faced by Hong Kong's circular economy.
Pan Chih-sheng says that the research on green bricks has been successful, but the price is not competitive. (photo by O'Cara)
One of the main reasons is that local manufacturing has caused the high enterprise products to lose market advantage. Poon analysis, because the whole production process of environmentally friendly bricks produced in Hong Kong is completed in Hong Kong, and the land price and labor in Hong Kong are very high, and the price has also risen with the water. It is necessary to open up the market to achieve maximum trade liberalization, so the possibility of contractors choosing Hong Kong materials for profit considerations is very low.
On the other hand, the Hong Kong government has not introduced relevant policies to require the actual use of environmentally friendly materials, in the absence of just the premise, the market share of environmentally friendly bricks is unstable, and the current use of the third generation of environmentally friendly bricks is about 20% more expensive than natural sand bricks, so the project side may not consider the use of environmentally friendly bricks.
Another major obstacle is that the government did not help. Pan Zhisheng pointed out that environmental protection bricks are made of recycled materials, although the quality and performance of the bricks are not lost to natural sand and stone, but the quality difference is greater.
However, according to the existing government regulations, the two are regarded as the same, that is, the quality of environmentally friendly materials is too high, but it may still be regarded as unqualified due to the degree of quality difference. This single regulation is a constraint for the application of environmentally friendly bricks. If the outlook does not improve, it will be more difficult to attract investors.
Under such a vicious cycle, the government has no intention to invest or give support, and the environmental protection brick industry chain has become a dead end.
The recycling rate of local waste in Hong Kong is low, and exports are facing many restrictions.
In an interview with Hong Kong 01, Wong Woon-chung, director of the Johan Centre for Applied Forestry Research in the Pearl River Delta (PRD), Hong Kong Baptist University, pointed out that the land resources in Hong Kong are tight, such as the opening of a recycling plant for recycled materials will double the cost.
Mr Wong stressed that the circular economy requires complementary advantages from different regions. There is no way out if the development vision is limited to Hong Kong. (photo by Mr Cheng Tze-feng)
Waste management in Hong Kong is inefficient and should be seen around the world
South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan implemented waste levies in 1995, 1996 and 2000 respectively. Since then, they have gradually developed comprehensive and mature environmental policies with local characteristics.
Hong Kong's waste management system has been fragmented for many years, and it is time to look at the world and learn from advanced experience and thinking.
Hong Kong ’ s waste management policy has not been good for many years, and the climate should be on par with other regions. (Photo by Tsai Cheng-pong)
Korea has introduced waste utilization measures in a multi-pronged manner to achieve long-term management, so the Korean waste management system is at the forefront of Asia.
For example, the city of Seoul, which has achieved the most remarkable results, introduced a series of supporting measures in a few years to change the entire waste treatment model, public perception of waste and living habits after the implementation of the garbage levy system in 1995.
In contrast, the Hong Kong Government is always "discussing" with the industry and "considering" the initiatives of environmental protection groups.
Taiwan is also a leader in waste management in Asia.
The Taiwan government sent a special cleaning team to collect household waste from residents using two types of recycling trucks – yellow garbage trucks are used to collect general waste from residents using official garbage bags, and white garbage trucks are used to collect raw and cooked food waste, plastic and other recyclable resources.
As early as 1997, the Taiwan Environmental Protection Agency launched the "Resource Recovery 4-in-1 Program", which fully mobilized the role of the government, manufacturers, consumers and licensed recycling enterprises in waste management, not only to skillfully distribute the financial costs, but also to reflect the principle of impartiality.
Singapore has a small population, similar to Hong Kong, but the waste recycling work is more professional and centralized.
In Singapore, three waste management enterprises are licensed by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to provide waste collection and recycling services to residents in different parts of the country. The waste is meticulously classified into paper, plastic, glass and metal, and the garden waste is collected separately.
In the recycling process, incineration plants reduce the volume of waste by 90%, and then use 3% of non-incineration and non-recyclable waste to landfill to reduce the environmental burden.
According to statistics, Singapore ’ s solid waste recycling rate reached 51.7% in 2020, a model that Hong Kong can learn from.
As for the administrative efficiency of the Mainland, it is also worth reflecting on the Hong Kong government. In July 2019, Shanghai implemented what has been described as the “world ’ s most stringent ” waste separation measure.
First of all, its domestic waste is strictly divided into four categories, namely recyclables, hazardous waste, wet waste and dry waste; secondly, if individuals or units do not dispose of garbage in accordance with the classification, they will be punished with severe high fines.
Under the mandatory implementation of the government, Shanghai residents have achieved good environmental protection results after experiencing "pain".
The Garbage Levy Ordinance has already been introduced, but the Government must not be complacent about it, but must think about how to tie in with the Ordinance in the next step, and adopt a systematic and comprehensive thinking to achieve long-term waste management.
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Hong Kong's circular economy has made little progress.

Scholars suggest leveraging the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to improve Hong Kong's waste management.

Hong Kong's waste management policy can learn from climate-friendly countries like Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore have implemented waste levies and comprehensive environmental policies.

South Korea has a leading waste management system in Asia.

Taiwan's government has launched the 'Resource Recovery 4-in-1 Program' to involve government, manufacturers, consumers, and recyclers in waste management.

Singapore has a professional waste recycling system with a 51.7% recycling rate in 2020.

Shanghai's strict waste separation measures have yielded good environmental results.

Japan is recognized for its effective waste disposal due to its strict laws and half-century of promoting garbage sorting.

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Content: Bauhinia Party ｜ Refresh Waste Charges
Author: 01 Forum
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Like most Hong Kong people, I did not have any concept or awareness of garbage collection, until I heard that it was officially implemented on April 1 this year, and I began to pay attention to it.
In fact, the legislation on waste charging has been passed by the Legislative Council as early as August 2021, and the specific provisions of waste charging are actually very simple and clear, that is, based on the "polluter pays" principle, all waste, whether from individuals, families or groups, or according to the pre-purchased designated garbage bags, or according to the weight of the waste, the "entry fee".
As for the government's intention to implement waste charging, it is also very clear and simple, that is, to force the public to reduce waste and recycle through charging, and promote the sustainable development of ecology.
Author ： Zhou Xiaojao
Although the rules are simple and clear, it is not so easy to really land.
In order to pay less, people will try to pack more garbage into garbage bags. How should those crowded garbage bags be tracked and handled? In order to pay less, people will dispose of their garbage in public places such as streets, parks, markets, shopping malls, etc., how should such behavior be identified and enforced? As for the different groups that produce large amounts of waste, as well as the property, cleaning, refuse collection and other organizations that assist in the disposal of waste, a series of countermeasures are also required.
It is in view of the complexity of implementation that the Government has set aside a preparation period of up to 18 months for the formal implementation of the Ordinance.
However, the general public, like the author, did not really start to pay attention to the new policy, which will affect every household, until the first two or three months of its implementation, and there was a lot of uncertainty and doubt. Ming. "
But the question is, is the disruption caused by garbage charges really just a problem of insufficient publicity?
How to deal with garbage is an old problem faced by cities, especially large cities.
Specifically, there are three core issues surrounding the garbage problem: First, how to control the amount of garbage generated? Second, how to encourage the classification of garbage management? Third, how to deal with different types of garbage? The first issue mainly relates to the source of garbage: how to avoid excessive packaging?
How to promote the environmental protection of packaging materials? The second issue relates to the recycling of waste: how to guide the public to separate and collect different types of waste according to the difficulty of recycling? The third issue relates to the fate of waste: simple stacking, centralized landfill or recycling, incineration and power generation?
In response to the above garbage issue, Hong Kong has not made a satisfactory response for a long time, let alone effective action.
The lunch boxes purchased on the street are still foam or plastic that cannot be decomposed. Shopping bags provided by shopping malls are also plastic products, and the goods purchased from the mainland are wrapped in plastic layer after layer.
There was a time when Hong Kong encouraged the classification of kitchen waste and the production of agricultural fertilizer from kitchen waste. Unfortunately, this good practice failed to persist, and the public has not formed a self-awareness of garbage classification.
A large amount of waste has been sent to the countryside to landfill without any sorting. The existing three major landfills are already overwhelmed, and facilities such as waste power generation have taken more than 10 years to start.
Solving the waste problem itself is a systematic project, involving all aspects, coupled with the interests of thousands of households and changes in living habits, so each country in the disposal of the waste issue mostly adopt a gradual, tailored, durable strategy.
Japan is recognized as the best country in terms of waste disposal. The key to its success is the gradual development of a sense of garbage sorting through half a century of sustained efforts and strict laws and regulations.
Mainland China also tries to start with garbage sorting, although there is a strong enforcement force, but the government still dare not play a game of chess across the country, but choose some cities to pilot first, and then gradually push to the whole country.
In contrast, Hong Kong, which has been lagging behind on garbage disposal, naively uses “polluter pays ” as the ultimate“ killer ’ s mace ” in an attempt to “get it done. ”
This mentality is understandable, but can a simple, one-size-fits-all waste charge really solve the waste problem facing Hong Kong?
Can you encourage eco-friendly packaging?
Can you promote garbage separation?
More importantly, can the current waste charging design really reduce the amount of waste generated?
I am afraid the answers to these questions are not as optimistic as the Government thinks.
If Hong Kong ’ s waste challenge is not effectively addressed, then what is the point of this policy, which costs the time and money of all citizens and stakeholders?
For example, in order to make up for the long-term inaction on reclamation, the SAR Government hastily launched the HK $trillion-dollar Lantau Island Construction Project in the absence of full consultation with the community, making it difficult for the project to ride under the current internal and external environment. The awkward situation.
The author is not sure whether garbage collection will also face similar experiences, but if the publicity and communication in the next few months can not convince the community that the relevant garbage collection policy can effectively solve the garbage problem faced by Hong Kong, then it is necessary for the SAR Government to suspend the implementation of the relevant policy, and redesign the plan to be more gradual and targeted, focusing on effectively solving the waste generation, waste management and recycling. A series of policies, and consistent implementation.
In fact, the above doubts about the government ’ s waste charging policy have emerged since the government first introduced the relevant bill to the Legislative Council in 2018.
Although the Bills Committee set up at that time to scrutinize the relevant bills supported the direction of the Government's waste reduction policy, it also made a large number of recommendations on the effective implementation of the relevant policies. Some members even held different views on whether the relevant fees could achieve the preset targets.
The Government has also responded to the views of the Bills Committee, including improving waste reduction and recycling measures and providing assistance to those in need.
Regrettably, these reasonable measures should be perfect in the two years after the passage of the relevant regulations in the preparatory stage either in the form, or the lack of publicity, and ultimately let this in the design of the innate deficiencies, in the landing and inadequate preparation of the waste reduction policy is likely to fall into the eyes of the public "workers hurt money" and abandoned halfway.
The author, Zhou Xiaojui, is a researcher at the Bauhinia Institute for Policy Studies.
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Mainland China is piloting garbage sorting in select cities before expanding nationwide.

Hong Kong has implemented a waste charging system to reduce waste and promote recycling.

The Hong Kong government has an 18-month preparation period for the waste charging ordinance.

Effective waste management involves controlling garbage generation, classification, and disposal of different types of waste.

Japan and Mainland China have adopted a gradual strategy to address waste disposal.

The Hong Kong government has implemented a waste levy policy to reduce waste through the 'polluter pays' principle.

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Content: Point of view
Lin Hsiao-lu
Lin Xiaolu: Garbage levy can not be shelved 3 points of improvement can be repaired and reconstructed
[Ming Pao Article] The Government explained the future direction of the waste levy policy at the joint meeting of the Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs and the Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene earlier. It is not easy to take the first step, but it is even more difficult to forge ahead.
Although there is no hope of introducing the garbage levy on 1 August this year, the Government continues to send bags and sign a contract to help all sectors of the community gradually adapt to the policy.
Since this year, the publicity surrounding the waste levy has become popular, especially on how to use designated plastic bags and labels, how to recycle and classify, etc., which has sparked a wave of heated debate.
Behind the heated discussion, people from all walks of life are not only thinking, but also willing to take action.
It is not difficult to see from the results of the "first try" scheme submitted by the Government to the Legislative Council that there is a higher demand for additional recycling packages from various pilot stakeholders.
A serious “try first ” approach is a safe step to explore and deal with problems.
If "disturbing the people" is turned into "convenient people", the government should worry that all sectors of society are unwilling to cooperate with the implementation of the policy.
In this regard, I would like to make the following three suggestions.
The core of the policy is to reduce waste for all.
First, return to the original heart, reduce the waste.
Waste reduction and recycling are global trends and national goals.
Hong Kong is in line with the trend of environmental protection, and it is fair to follow suit.
Explain that the policy should not deviate from the goal, the core of the municipal solid waste charging policy is not the word "charging", but the reduction of waste by the whole people.
The society adheres to the "polluter pays" principle, reducing waste from the source and encouraging recycling.
The Government should continue to explain its policies to all sectors, answer questions and answer doubts, allay public concerns, provide clear training and work guidance for the frontline and the industry, and help the public understand the operation of the policy and its legal responsibilities.
Behavioral psychology often says that it takes only 21 days to form or change a habit.
In many places, garbage is classified very carefully, and there are dry and wet, combustible and non-combustible.
The classification of plastics in Hong Kong is very complicated for many citizens and discourages those who come into contact with recycling for the first time.
Therefore, continuing education for waste separation and recycling is crucial to waste reduction policies.
The Government should liaise with local authorities to encourage the public to adopt a habit of sorting waste into their daily lives, so as to reduce the burden on frontline staff.
Second, cherish the time, check and fill the gaps.
Implementation of environmental protection policies, or experiencing the "981 difficulties", one by one to overcome the difficulties, can achieve positive results.
Practice is the only standard for testing the truth, and there are always omissions and deficiencies in the process of supporting the first step.
The public will gradually cooperate with the laying of recycling facilities.
Changing customs and expanding the recycling network are difficult to achieve overnight.
The successful implementation of waste levies has taken decades of hard work to bear fruit.
Korea and Taiwan have implemented garbage levies for generations, and the problems encountered along the way are not less than those in Hong Kong, nor can they be comprehensively solved.
In the 14 pilot sites of the "first try first" scheme in Hong Kong, all the stakeholders actively collected the designated bags, but the overall utilization rate and disposal volume were not satisfactory.
However, at locations with relatively complete recycling facilities and services, the use of designated bags is relatively satisfactory, and the types and quantities of items recovered have also increased.
It can be seen that as long as the Government properly lays out recycling facilities, the public will gradually cooperate.
Expand the recycling network, like a spider web, from point to line and surface.
In the coming year, the Government should formulate a timetable and roadmap to promote recycling, increase the number of recycling convenience points and recycling mobile points, adjust the density of collection facilities, extend and unify the service hours of collection points and public refuse collection points, and strengthen mobile recycling services in areas where there are no owners' corporations, residents' organizations and management companies.
Government must keep track of progress
Third, open and honest, accurate policy.
The Government should be realistic and strive for time so that all sectors of the community can understand the details of the policy more clearly.
The results of the "Try first" project have exposed many difficulties and pain points. The Government must continue to account for the progress of its work in the coming year, so that the community can feel the sincerity and determination of the Government to solve the problem.
With feedback from different stakeholders, the Government can understand the difficulties and challenges faced in different scenarios and formulate specific action plans and guidelines for households, businesses and the industry.
The waste levy policy is an important part of promoting waste reduction and emission reduction. If you successfully change the habits of the public and establish a deep environmental culture, it is not inevitable to withdraw the levy; but if you delay indefinitely or even shelve it at the initial stage, it is a "self-waste martial arts".
The author hopes that the government will seize the time to implement the garbage levy policy to stabilize the orientation, uphold the "results as the goal" policy philosophy, repair policy omissions, and transform into energy to promote the progress of society.
The author is a legislator.
(Criticism of current affairs articles published by this website is aimed at pointing out errors or deficiencies in relevant systems, policies or measures, with the aim of correcting or eliminating such errors or deficiencies, and improving them through lawful means, with no intention of inciting hatred, dissatisfaction or hostility towards the Government or other communities)
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The policy involves categorizing waste into types, such as dry, wet, combustible, and non-combustible, using designated bags and labels.

Waste levies have taken decades to succeed, as seen in countries like Korea and Taiwan.

Behavioral psychology suggests it takes 21 days to form a habit, and continuing education on waste separation and recycling is crucial for waste reduction.

Implementing environmental protection policies requires overcoming difficulties and practice is the only true test.

Tadweer was established to build an integrated waste management system and promote sustainability.

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Content: Collection and Handling : Abu Dhabi: Online lectures to raise awareness about waste management

The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center Tadweer was set up to build an integrated waste management system in the emirate and promote sustainable waste management practices. Now it launched a series of online lectures especially for employees of various government entities such as Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Department of Municipalities and Transport and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, to raise awareness about the challenges and possibilities of modern waste management.

The talks cover an array of topics related to proper waste handling, waste recycling and reuse, importance of reducing food waste. His Excellency Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Tadweer, said: “Tadweer carries out regular initiatives as part of its mandate to elevate awareness among various segments of society, including the employees of government entities given their crucial role in providing various services to the members of community. The effective management, treatment and recycling of different types of waste including household waste is a top priority for Tadweer. Household waste can be utilized as an important resource for the national economy through its effective reuse and recycling."

Tadweer prioritizes the effective management and recycling of waste, including household waste.

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Content: Collection and Handling : Abu Dhabi: Online lectures to raise awareness about waste management

The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center Tadweer was set up to build an integrated waste management system in the emirate and promote sustainable waste management practices. Now it launched a series of online lectures especially for employees of various government entities such as Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Department of Municipalities and Transport and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, to raise awareness about the challenges and possibilities of modern waste management.

The talks cover an array of topics related to proper waste handling, waste recycling and reuse, importance of reducing food waste. His Excellency Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Tadweer, said: “Tadweer carries out regular initiatives as part of its mandate to elevate awareness among various segments of society, including the employees of government entities given their crucial role in providing various services to the members of community. The effective management, treatment and recycling of different types of waste including household waste is a top priority for Tadweer. Household waste can be utilized as an important resource for the national economy through its effective reuse and recycling."

Household waste can be a resource for the national economy through reuse and recycling.

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Content: Collection and Handling : Abu Dhabi: Online lectures to raise awareness about waste management

The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center Tadweer was set up to build an integrated waste management system in the emirate and promote sustainable waste management practices. Now it launched a series of online lectures especially for employees of various government entities such as Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Department of Municipalities and Transport and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, to raise awareness about the challenges and possibilities of modern waste management.

The talks cover an array of topics related to proper waste handling, waste recycling and reuse, importance of reducing food waste. His Excellency Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Tadweer, said: “Tadweer carries out regular initiatives as part of its mandate to elevate awareness among various segments of society, including the employees of government entities given their crucial role in providing various services to the members of community. The effective management, treatment and recycling of different types of waste including household waste is a top priority for Tadweer. Household waste can be utilized as an important resource for the national economy through its effective reuse and recycling."

Abu Dhabi government entities are involved in waste management initiatives.

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Content: Collection and Handling : Abu Dhabi: Online lectures to raise awareness about waste management

The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center Tadweer was set up to build an integrated waste management system in the emirate and promote sustainable waste management practices. Now it launched a series of online lectures especially for employees of various government entities such as Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Department of Municipalities and Transport and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, to raise awareness about the challenges and possibilities of modern waste management.

The talks cover an array of topics related to proper waste handling, waste recycling and reuse, importance of reducing food waste. His Excellency Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Tadweer, said: “Tadweer carries out regular initiatives as part of its mandate to elevate awareness among various segments of society, including the employees of government entities given their crucial role in providing various services to the members of community. The effective management, treatment and recycling of different types of waste including household waste is a top priority for Tadweer. Household waste can be utilized as an important resource for the national economy through its effective reuse and recycling."

Raising awareness among government employees is crucial for the services they provide to the community.

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Content: Collection and Handling : Abu Dhabi: Online lectures to raise awareness about waste management

The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center Tadweer was set up to build an integrated waste management system in the emirate and promote sustainable waste management practices. Now it launched a series of online lectures especially for employees of various government entities such as Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Department of Municipalities and Transport and the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, to raise awareness about the challenges and possibilities of modern waste management.

The talks cover an array of topics related to proper waste handling, waste recycling and reuse, importance of reducing food waste. His Excellency Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Tadweer, said: “Tadweer carries out regular initiatives as part of its mandate to elevate awareness among various segments of society, including the employees of government entities given their crucial role in providing various services to the members of community. The effective management, treatment and recycling of different types of waste including household waste is a top priority for Tadweer. Household waste can be utilized as an important resource for the national economy through its effective reuse and recycling."

The Waste Management Coalition aims to develop a strategy for solid waste management in Lebanon, focusing on minimizing, reusing, recycling, and proper disposal.

The Waste Management Coalition aims to develop a strategy for solid waste management in Lebanon, focusing on minimizing, reusing, recycling, and proper disposal.

Recycling creates green jobs, strengthens the local economy, and requires citizen participation and stakeholder cooperation.

Government tax policies should incentivize waste reduction and recycling.

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Content: What is the path to garbage collection?
Change the "universal levy" to "universal participation"
Author: Zhang Xinyu
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Zhang Xinyu Column ｜ Liu Cheong, Zhang Xinyu
Promoting waste separation and recycling through economic incentives such as waste levies is a proven economic measure of waste management worldwide.
However, this measure has been brewing in Hong Kong for nearly 20 years, and after several twists and turns, even if it is close to the statutory implementation date, the voice of doubt in the community about the implementation of the policy is still heard and even intensified, making it difficult to see the light of the actual implementation of the policy.
In the face of many concerns, it is impossible for a responsible governance team to turn a blind eye to the strong concerns of the public, but on the other hand, promoting waste separation and recycling is crucial to the future sustainable development of Hong Kong.
Therefore, at this difficult time, this article hopes to put forward specific proposals, so that the government can face the dilemma, through a gradual and orderly mode of promotion, supplemented by flexible incentive and restraint mechanism, with wisdom and responsibility to promote this key move.
Taking into account the actual situation in Hong Kong (including the coverage of recycling facilities and the stage of economic recovery), the Government can first establish a reasonable basic household use "allowance": that is, each household can receive a certain number of designated garbage bags provided by the Government at no cost each month.
This approach is similar to setting a "starting point" in refuse collection charges, while protecting the vast majority of the public from additional daily expenses, and focusing the main target of "user pays" on a small number of overused households.
At present, there is a monthly distribution of garbage bags in public housing estates and a considerable number of private housing estates. Therefore, the government's unified provision of designated garbage bags for basic self-use can, to a certain extent, reverse the perception that a considerable part of the public regards the policy as a "national levy".
At the same time, the government can give the public a sense of choice and participation, so that families can choose whether to receive the basic self-use garbage bags provided by the government free of charge.
For those environmental pioneers who have voluntarily given up collecting basic self-use garbage bags, they are given an incentive to participate in the Green Reward Scheme with five times the number of points in that month, so as to enhance the enthusiasm of these people to participate in waste reduction and promote waste conversion through a positive incentive model.
This approach also reflects the concept of gradual progress: as long as household users can insist on increasing the recycling rate every month, when the remaining designated plastic bags are sufficient to cope with the basic amount of waste in the next month, they can receive a high amount of "Green Award" points in lieu of the new designated garbage bags.
As a matter of fact, a policy tool similar to "reward for supplement" has been widely used in the Mainland, which is of great benefit to mobilizing community participation and fostering a sense of environmental protection among citizens.
This arrangement can not only reverse the existing psychological conflicts among some members of the public, but also strive for more social understanding and support for the landing of policies, and solve the biggest political problems at present.
With the future of the overall policy operation into the right track, when all the citizens have become accustomed to the use of designated garbage bags, and the community recycling supporting facilities are more complete, more public began to develop the habit of garbage classification, the government can consider gradually adjusting the number of free basic self-use garbage bags, further increase the economic incentives, so that more people participate in garbage classification, forming a positive cycle.
Of course, in the whole process, the government needs to keep strengthening publicity and education, raise the awareness of waste management in the whole society, guide the public to form a green lifestyle, and consciously resist excessive packaging and disposable goods.
With this multi-pronged effort, Hong Kong has the opportunity to truly achieve the policy objectives of process separation, waste conversion and end-use harmless solid waste management.
Hong Kong's policy of promoting waste recovery and recycling has gone through too much confusion and repetition.
However, we must emphasize once again that the promotion of the separation cycle by economic incentives is not a political issue, but a governance issue. It should not be reduced to a "no tax" argument, but should be regarded as a "top priority" to promote the reform of social solid waste management model.
At this critical juncture, the SAR Government should demonstrate its vigor and commitment, adopt an open and pragmatic attitude of “serving the people ’ s wishes, meeting the people ’ s needs, and fulfilling the people ’ s wishes ”, vigorously optimize the improvement plan, lobby for the greatest social consensus, and avoid a benign policy aimed at promoting the recycling of solid waste, becoming a“ national levy ” in the eyes of the public.
We believe that through the establishment of a reasonable basic self-use threshold, coupled with a proactive recycling incentive mechanism, the Government can ensure that the cost of living of the public will not increase significantly, and can maintain the incentive to encourage the public to participate in waste reduction and recycling.
It is hoped that through a gradual implementation path and a flexible incentive mechanism, the Government will reunite the consensus and form a joint force in the whole society, so that the optimized waste levy will truly become a "key move" in the reform of Hong Kong's solid waste management system, and will work with all parties to create a better tomorrow for Hong Kong's environmental governance.
Dr. Lau Cheong is the General Convenor of New Directions Hong Kong. Mr. Cheung is a Member of the Legislative Council (New Territories North), a Chartered Engineer in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, and a member of New Directions Hong Kong.
This article only represents the author's personal views and does not represent the position of Hong Kong 01.

Local authorities should be enabled to manage solid waste treatment operations.

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Content: Ukraine will deepen cooperation with Finland in the direction of household waste management.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Regional Development, this was announced by the Minister of Communities and Territories Alexey Chernyshov during a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Ukraine Päivi Laine.
It is noted that in Finland, only 1% of waste ends up in landfills, the vast majority is recycled.
This is the result of the interaction of the central and local authorities, as well as the awareness of citizens
Ukraine is also planning to adopt this experience.
“Finland is a country that demonstrates high standards of environmental waste management.
Almost all the citizens of this country sort the garbage.
As a result, 99% of household waste is recycled.
This experience will be useful for Ukraine.
So, a similar process is already underway in hromadas - in 1725 settlements of our state, a separate collection of household waste has been introduced.
But it is necessary to scale this direction and introduce useful practices of international partners in the country, "Chernyshov said.
Read alsoIn the Odessa region on the Danube, the dam is destroyed - under it meter voids In the press service reminded that thanks to the implementation of separate collection of garbage in 2020, about 6.3% of household waste was recycled and disposed of in Ukraine.
In turn, Laine noted that Finland is ready to share experience and help Ukrainian communities to implement waste processing projects.
“We also have companies that recycle waste into energy.
In such a comprehensive way, we improve the ecology of our country, ” she added.
Waste recycling in Ukraine
As UNIAN reported, in July 2020, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading the draft law No. 2207-1-d “On waste management ”.
The document establishes the procedure for the collection, removal and treatment of waste, ensures the introduction of their separate collection and recycling, provides for the requirements for the quality of the provision of waste management services and the charging of fees for such a service.

Waste levies are a proven economic measure to promote waste separation and recycling worldwide.

The government can set a basic household use allowance to protect the public and target overused households with user pays.

Providing designated garbage bags can give the public a sense of choice and participation.

A Green Reward Scheme incentivizes environmental pioneers for waste reduction and recycling.

San Francisco now requires recycling of food waste, making it a composting leader.

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San Francisco's new law mandating that everyone recycle food waste puts the city on the cutting edge of composting.

But in Asia, the practice is commonplace in some countries.

They're a rare bright spot in author Tristram Stuart's new book, Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal.

"In Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, the government in a matter of years has put a lot of energy behind recycling food waste as livestock feed," Stuart tells NPR's Renee Montagne. "It's environmentally friendly, it provides cheap livestock feed for the farmers in those parts of the world, and it avoids sending the food waste to landfill."

Stuart makes the case that much of the developed world is thoughtless when it comes to the production and purchase of food. From fields of imperfect produce to the lettuce you left in the fridge a little too long, vast quantities of food are tossed daily.

There is a more responsible approach, Stuart points out.

"In the United States, under 3 percent of municipal food waste — so that's the food scraps that goes into people's garbage cans — actually gets recycled," he says. "If you go to a place like South Korea, the exact reverse is the case. It's about 3 percent that doesn't get recycled. The rest is recycled through composting and — very largely and very sensibly — through feeding that food waste to livestock."

Stuart says the U.S. has the resources to recycle its food waste as effectively as South Korea does.

"We have the solutions, we know how to do it," he says. "We just need to do it more effectively and across the board."

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Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea have implemented successful food waste recycling programs as livestock feed.

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San Francisco's new law mandating that everyone recycle food waste puts the city on the cutting edge of composting.

But in Asia, the practice is commonplace in some countries.

They're a rare bright spot in author Tristram Stuart's new book, Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal.

"In Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, the government in a matter of years has put a lot of energy behind recycling food waste as livestock feed," Stuart tells NPR's Renee Montagne. "It's environmentally friendly, it provides cheap livestock feed for the farmers in those parts of the world, and it avoids sending the food waste to landfill."

Stuart makes the case that much of the developed world is thoughtless when it comes to the production and purchase of food. From fields of imperfect produce to the lettuce you left in the fridge a little too long, vast quantities of food are tossed daily.

There is a more responsible approach, Stuart points out.

"In the United States, under 3 percent of municipal food waste — so that's the food scraps that goes into people's garbage cans — actually gets recycled," he says. "If you go to a place like South Korea, the exact reverse is the case. It's about 3 percent that doesn't get recycled. The rest is recycled through composting and — very largely and very sensibly — through feeding that food waste to livestock."

Stuart says the U.S. has the resources to recycle its food waste as effectively as South Korea does.

"We have the solutions, we know how to do it," he says. "We just need to do it more effectively and across the board."

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The US recycles under 3% of municipal food waste, while South Korea recycles over 97% through composting and livestock feed.

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San Francisco's new law mandating that everyone recycle food waste puts the city on the cutting edge of composting.

But in Asia, the practice is commonplace in some countries.

They're a rare bright spot in author Tristram Stuart's new book, Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal.

"In Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, the government in a matter of years has put a lot of energy behind recycling food waste as livestock feed," Stuart tells NPR's Renee Montagne. "It's environmentally friendly, it provides cheap livestock feed for the farmers in those parts of the world, and it avoids sending the food waste to landfill."

Stuart makes the case that much of the developed world is thoughtless when it comes to the production and purchase of food. From fields of imperfect produce to the lettuce you left in the fridge a little too long, vast quantities of food are tossed daily.

There is a more responsible approach, Stuart points out.

"In the United States, under 3 percent of municipal food waste — so that's the food scraps that goes into people's garbage cans — actually gets recycled," he says. "If you go to a place like South Korea, the exact reverse is the case. It's about 3 percent that doesn't get recycled. The rest is recycled through composting and — very largely and very sensibly — through feeding that food waste to livestock."

Stuart says the U.S. has the resources to recycle its food waste as effectively as South Korea does.

"We have the solutions, we know how to do it," he says. "We just need to do it more effectively and across the board."

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South Korea has a highly effective food waste recycling system, mainly through composting and livestock feed.

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Book Lays Bare The West's Wasteful Food Ways

San Francisco's new law mandating that everyone recycle food waste puts the city on the cutting edge of composting.

But in Asia, the practice is commonplace in some countries.

They're a rare bright spot in author Tristram Stuart's new book, Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal.

"In Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, the government in a matter of years has put a lot of energy behind recycling food waste as livestock feed," Stuart tells NPR's Renee Montagne. "It's environmentally friendly, it provides cheap livestock feed for the farmers in those parts of the world, and it avoids sending the food waste to landfill."

Stuart makes the case that much of the developed world is thoughtless when it comes to the production and purchase of food. From fields of imperfect produce to the lettuce you left in the fridge a little too long, vast quantities of food are tossed daily.

There is a more responsible approach, Stuart points out.

"In the United States, under 3 percent of municipal food waste — so that's the food scraps that goes into people's garbage cans — actually gets recycled," he says. "If you go to a place like South Korea, the exact reverse is the case. It's about 3 percent that doesn't get recycled. The rest is recycled through composting and — very largely and very sensibly — through feeding that food waste to livestock."

Stuart says the U.S. has the resources to recycle its food waste as effectively as South Korea does.

"We have the solutions, we know how to do it," he says. "We just need to do it more effectively and across the board."

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Switzerland ranked 9th in global recycling in 2017 and has taxed garbage bags since 2012 to subsidize waste disposal.

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Beijing, April 23 (Xinhua) -- According to a report by the British environmental consultancy Eunomia, the global recycling rate ranking in 2017, Hong Kong ranked 24th, and Switzerland ranked 9th.
Since 2012, the Swiss government has introduced a tax on garbage bags to subsidize waste disposal costs, but the high fees have led some Swiss to leave their waste in neighboring France.
To this end, the French government cracked down on "smuggling" garbage, blocking nearly 10 tons of garbage from Switzerland, and fined 150 euros each.
South Korea has implemented garbage charging since 1995, and the overall waste disposal volume has been greatly reduced by 40%, and the recycling rate has reached more than 60%.
Compared to “one size fits all ” measures, the Korean government implemented the waste reduction plan in a step-by-step manner.
Waste charging is carried out in the form of bag charging, and then gradually expanded to restrict the use of disposable products, recycling of kitchen waste, etc., to deal with waste in a multi-pronged manner.
The environmental equation “3R ” has a priority: reduce waste, reuse, and recycle. Lisa Ramsden, a member of Greenpeace America, pointed out that large food and daily necessities companies have been promoting recycling for many years, but the results have not been good, so the“ naked buy ” consumption model of Reuse and Refill, that is, self-purchased containers. Buy the required items to really reduce waste at the source.
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South Korea's 1995 garbage charging system has reduced waste disposal by 40% and achieved a recycling rate of over 60%.

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Beijing, April 23 (Xinhua) -- According to a report by the British environmental consultancy Eunomia, the global recycling rate ranking in 2017, Hong Kong ranked 24th, and Switzerland ranked 9th.
Since 2012, the Swiss government has introduced a tax on garbage bags to subsidize waste disposal costs, but the high fees have led some Swiss to leave their waste in neighboring France.
To this end, the French government cracked down on "smuggling" garbage, blocking nearly 10 tons of garbage from Switzerland, and fined 150 euros each.
South Korea has implemented garbage charging since 1995, and the overall waste disposal volume has been greatly reduced by 40%, and the recycling rate has reached more than 60%.
Compared to “one size fits all ” measures, the Korean government implemented the waste reduction plan in a step-by-step manner.
Waste charging is carried out in the form of bag charging, and then gradually expanded to restrict the use of disposable products, recycling of kitchen waste, etc., to deal with waste in a multi-pronged manner.
The environmental equation “3R ” has a priority: reduce waste, reuse, and recycle. Lisa Ramsden, a member of Greenpeace America, pointed out that large food and daily necessities companies have been promoting recycling for many years, but the results have not been good, so the“ naked buy ” consumption model of Reuse and Refill, that is, self-purchased containers. Buy the required items to really reduce waste at the source.
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The '3R' environmental equation prioritizes reducing, reusing, and recycling waste.

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Swiss garbage smugglers evade high charges in France
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Beijing, April 23 (Xinhua) -- According to a report by the British environmental consultancy Eunomia, the global recycling rate ranking in 2017, Hong Kong ranked 24th, and Switzerland ranked 9th.
Since 2012, the Swiss government has introduced a tax on garbage bags to subsidize waste disposal costs, but the high fees have led some Swiss to leave their waste in neighboring France.
To this end, the French government cracked down on "smuggling" garbage, blocking nearly 10 tons of garbage from Switzerland, and fined 150 euros each.
South Korea has implemented garbage charging since 1995, and the overall waste disposal volume has been greatly reduced by 40%, and the recycling rate has reached more than 60%.
Compared to “one size fits all ” measures, the Korean government implemented the waste reduction plan in a step-by-step manner.
Waste charging is carried out in the form of bag charging, and then gradually expanded to restrict the use of disposable products, recycling of kitchen waste, etc., to deal with waste in a multi-pronged manner.
The environmental equation “3R ” has a priority: reduce waste, reuse, and recycle. Lisa Ramsden, a member of Greenpeace America, pointed out that large food and daily necessities companies have been promoting recycling for many years, but the results have not been good, so the“ naked buy ” consumption model of Reuse and Refill, that is, self-purchased containers. Buy the required items to really reduce waste at the source.
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The "naked buy" model reduces waste by using self-purchased containers.

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Swiss garbage smugglers evade high charges in France
Related LINKS http: / / www.CRNT.com 2024-04-23 10: 11: 12
Beijing, April 23 (Xinhua) -- According to a report by the British environmental consultancy Eunomia, the global recycling rate ranking in 2017, Hong Kong ranked 24th, and Switzerland ranked 9th.
Since 2012, the Swiss government has introduced a tax on garbage bags to subsidize waste disposal costs, but the high fees have led some Swiss to leave their waste in neighboring France.
To this end, the French government cracked down on "smuggling" garbage, blocking nearly 10 tons of garbage from Switzerland, and fined 150 euros each.
South Korea has implemented garbage charging since 1995, and the overall waste disposal volume has been greatly reduced by 40%, and the recycling rate has reached more than 60%.
Compared to “one size fits all ” measures, the Korean government implemented the waste reduction plan in a step-by-step manner.
Waste charging is carried out in the form of bag charging, and then gradually expanded to restrict the use of disposable products, recycling of kitchen waste, etc., to deal with waste in a multi-pronged manner.
The environmental equation “3R ” has a priority: reduce waste, reuse, and recycle. Lisa Ramsden, a member of Greenpeace America, pointed out that large food and daily necessities companies have been promoting recycling for many years, but the results have not been good, so the“ naked buy ” consumption model of Reuse and Refill, that is, self-purchased containers. Buy the required items to really reduce waste at the source.
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Hong Kong ranked 24th globally in recycling rate in 2017, showing room for improvement.

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Beijing, April 23 (Xinhua) -- According to a report by the British environmental consultancy Eunomia, the global recycling rate ranking in 2017, Hong Kong ranked 24th, and Switzerland ranked 9th.
Since 2012, the Swiss government has introduced a tax on garbage bags to subsidize waste disposal costs, but the high fees have led some Swiss to leave their waste in neighboring France.
To this end, the French government cracked down on "smuggling" garbage, blocking nearly 10 tons of garbage from Switzerland, and fined 150 euros each.
South Korea has implemented garbage charging since 1995, and the overall waste disposal volume has been greatly reduced by 40%, and the recycling rate has reached more than 60%.
Compared to “one size fits all ” measures, the Korean government implemented the waste reduction plan in a step-by-step manner.
Waste charging is carried out in the form of bag charging, and then gradually expanded to restrict the use of disposable products, recycling of kitchen waste, etc., to deal with waste in a multi-pronged manner.
The environmental equation “3R ” has a priority: reduce waste, reuse, and recycle. Lisa Ramsden, a member of Greenpeace America, pointed out that large food and daily necessities companies have been promoting recycling for many years, but the results have not been good, so the“ naked buy ” consumption model of Reuse and Refill, that is, self-purchased containers. Buy the required items to really reduce waste at the source.
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China has banned the import of 'foreign garbage' as part of its 'no waste city' plan.

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Eighteen departments to promote the "14th Five-Year" period of "no waste city" construction requires a total ban on the import of "foreign garbage"
December 17, 2021 15: 45 | Source: People's Daily Online
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BEIJING, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- According to the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, 18 departments, including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, have jointly issued the "Work Plan for the Construction of Absence Cities" in the 14th Five-Year Plan period (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan").
This includes a total ban on the import of “foreign garbage ”.
The "Program" requires that by 2025, the "non-waste city" solid waste generation intensity will decrease rapidly, the level of comprehensive utilization will be significantly improved, the harmless disposal capacity will be effectively guaranteed, the synergistic effect of pollution reduction and carbon reduction will be fully realized, and the solid waste management information "one network" will be basically realized.
The "Plan" proposes to strengthen the construction of systems, technologies, markets and regulatory systems, and comprehensively improve the protection capabilities.
Among them, it is proposed to establish and improve a solid waste environmental management and supervision system.
Improve the management of solid waste environmental information, open up multi-sectoral solid waste related data, and form an efficient regulatory pattern and service model.
Improve the environmental protection credit evaluation system, and promote the integration of key production units and utilization and disposal units of industrial solid waste into environmental protection credit evaluation management.
Comprehensive implementation of environmental pollution liability insurance in hazardous waste business units.
Implement the "double random, one open" environmental supervision model, and establish and improve a mechanism for the detection of environmental pollution problems.
A total ban on the import of "foreign garbage".
Accelerate the issuance of emission permits for industrial solid waste and hazardous waste treatment units in the region, and urge and guide enterprises to fully implement the emission permits and management requirements for solid waste.
The plan also calls for promoting the formation of a green and low-carbon lifestyle, and promoting the reduction and resourcing of solid waste from living sources.
With conservation-oriented organs, green procurement, green hotels, green schools, green shopping malls, green express outlets (distribution centers), "no waste" scenic spots, etc., we vigorously advocate the concept of "no waste" and promote the formation of simple and moderate, green, low-carbon, civilized and healthy lifestyles and consumption patterns.
Resolutely stop food and beverage waste, promote "CD-ROM action", and guide consumers to rational consumption.
We will actively develop the sharing economy and promote the trading and circulation of second-hand commodities.
We will further promote the classification of domestic waste, and establish and improve a system for classification delivery, classification collection, classification transportation and classification treatment.
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The 'no waste city' plan aims to reduce waste and ensure harmless disposal by 2025.

A solid waste management system will be established and improved.

The environmental protection credit evaluation system will be improved to include key industrial solid waste units.

Curbside pickup of recyclable materials is a common practice in developed countries.

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Content: Curbside recycling

THE EDITOR: As we look forward with great expectation to 2024, this is a good time to contemplate strategies which would redound to the greater protection of our natural environment.

First there should be curbside pickup of recyclable materials. It has become common place in developed countries for people to sort their trash into what can be recycled and what can't be. The recyclables are then placed curbside in a colour-coded bin for pickup separate and apart from the other trash.

TT should be no different. The aim is for recycling to be more than just a campaign, but rather part of our modus operandi and way of national life.

Also, single-use plastic bags should be phased out. The use of reuseable bags should be encouraged and incentivised. Finally, there needs to be greater enforcement of the littering laws and the increase of penalties where applicable.

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Curbside recycling pickup can make recycling a part of daily life and aid environmental protection.

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THE EDITOR: As we look forward with great expectation to 2024, this is a good time to contemplate strategies which would redound to the greater protection of our natural environment.

First there should be curbside pickup of recyclable materials. It has become common place in developed countries for people to sort their trash into what can be recycled and what can't be. The recyclables are then placed curbside in a colour-coded bin for pickup separate and apart from the other trash.

TT should be no different. The aim is for recycling to be more than just a campaign, but rather part of our modus operandi and way of national life.

Also, single-use plastic bags should be phased out. The use of reuseable bags should be encouraged and incentivised. Finally, there needs to be greater enforcement of the littering laws and the increase of penalties where applicable.

COLIN DENOON

South Oropouche

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Phasing out single-use plastic bags can help reduce waste and promote sustainability.

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Content: Curbside recycling

THE EDITOR: As we look forward with great expectation to 2024, this is a good time to contemplate strategies which would redound to the greater protection of our natural environment.

First there should be curbside pickup of recyclable materials. It has become common place in developed countries for people to sort their trash into what can be recycled and what can't be. The recyclables are then placed curbside in a colour-coded bin for pickup separate and apart from the other trash.

TT should be no different. The aim is for recycling to be more than just a campaign, but rather part of our modus operandi and way of national life.

Also, single-use plastic bags should be phased out. The use of reuseable bags should be encouraged and incentivised. Finally, there needs to be greater enforcement of the littering laws and the increase of penalties where applicable.

COLIN DENOON

South Oropouche

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Regulations and incentives can promote recycling and reduce waste.

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Content: Curbside recycling

THE EDITOR: As we look forward with great expectation to 2024, this is a good time to contemplate strategies which would redound to the greater protection of our natural environment.

First there should be curbside pickup of recyclable materials. It has become common place in developed countries for people to sort their trash into what can be recycled and what can't be. The recyclables are then placed curbside in a colour-coded bin for pickup separate and apart from the other trash.

TT should be no different. The aim is for recycling to be more than just a campaign, but rather part of our modus operandi and way of national life.

Also, single-use plastic bags should be phased out. The use of reuseable bags should be encouraged and incentivised. Finally, there needs to be greater enforcement of the littering laws and the increase of penalties where applicable.

COLIN DENOON

South Oropouche

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The optical sorter market is expected to reach USD 4.17 billion by 2032, growing at a 9.12% CAGR.

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Content: Optical Sorter Market is Predicted to Reach USD 4.17 billion at a CAGR of 9.12% by 2032- Report by Market Research Future (MRFR)

Optical Sorter Market Research Report Information By Platform (Hybrid Platform, Lane Platform, Freefall Platform, and Belt Platform), By Type (Hyperspectral Cameras, Near-Infrared Sorting Systems, Combined Sorters, Lasers, and Cameras), By Application (Recycling Industry, Mining Industry, and Food Processing Industry) And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World)

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Optical Sorter Market Key Players

Eminent industry players in the optical sorter market report include-

  • Key Technology Inc. (U.S.)
  • BINDER GmbH (Austria)
  • SATAKE Group (U.S.)
  • Allgaier Werke Group (Germany)
  • TOMRA Systems ASA (Norway)
  • GREEFA (Netherlands)
  • NEWTEC (Denmark)
  • Bühler Group (Switzerland)
  • Cimbria Heid GmbH (Denmark)
  • National Recovery Technologies (U.S.)
  • Sesotec GmbH (Germany)
  • Pellenc ST (France)
  • CP Manufacturing Inc. (U.S.)
  • STEINERT Global (Germany)
  • Raytec Vision S.p.A. (Italy).

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Report MetricDetails
Revenue forecast in 2030USD 4.17 billion
Growth RateCAGR of 9.12% from 2023 to 2032
Base Year2022
Study Period2023-2032
Key Market OpportunitiesAdvancements in detection technologies and ease of operation
Key Market DriversGrowing focus on automation for increasing productivity in various industries

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Optical Sorter Market Drivers

Growing Food Industry to Boost Market Growth

The industry of food processing is expected to use optical sorters most frequently. The automated process of optical sorting is used to separate agricultural products like seeds, nuts, coffee, grains, confections, fruit, meat, and seafood. By lowering the risk of contamination against any foreign material, optical sorters help the food industry increase food safety on the production line, across food processors, and among manufacturers. The need for optical sorters especially in the food sector is being driven by a growing desire to boost production capacity by decreasing delivery and processing times. Furthermore, governments around the world are growing more and more concerned regarding food safety. The continual detection and elimination of foreign matter, undesired rot, greening flaws, imperfections, and damage is possible with sensor-based optical sorters. As a result, yields rise and the finished product is safer and of higher quality for consumers. By enhancing food quality and safety, these technologies encourage the use of optical sorters particularly in food business. The sorting machines increase processing capacity and reduce labor costs by automating the complete food processing process and producing food that meets the highest quality and safety standards.

Opportunities

Growing Need for Camera-Based Optical Sorter to offer Robust Opportunities

A camera-based optical sorter is preferred in a range of applications because they are more accurate and can find little faults in products. Cameras are frequently used in food sorting applications to separate fruits and vegetables, nuts and dried fruits, cereals, grains, & pulses. According to flexibility, there are monochromatic, dichromatic, & trichromatic cameras on the market that can find minute flaws in goods both inside and outside of the visible light spectrum.

Restraints and Challenges

Expensive Capital Investment to act as Market Restraint

Expensive capital investment, continually rising maintenance & operation expenses, and cleaning & maintenance resulting in machine downtime may act as market restraints in the forecast period.

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Optical Sorter Market Segmentation

The global optical sorter market is bifurcated based on application, type, and platform.

By platform, freefall platform will lead the market over the forecast period.

By type, hyperspectral cameras will domineer the market over the forecast period.

By application, food processing industry will spearhead the market over the forecast period.

COVID-19 Analysis

The COVID-19 epidemic has had a mixed impact on the optical sorter market. On one hand, the pandemic has disrupted supply chains and manufacturing processes, leading to a slowdown in the production of optical sorters. On the contrary, the pandemic has also increased the demand for optical sorters in certain industries. The pandemic has led to an increased focus on food safety and hygiene, which has led to greater adoption of optical sorters in the food and beverage industry. Optical sorters can help to ensure that food products are free from contaminants and meet strict quality standards, which is particularly important during a pandemic. However, the pandemic has also led to a decrease in demand for optical sorters in industries such as recycling and waste management. This is because these industries have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, with many recycling plants and waste management facilities forced to shut down or reduce their operations

Regional Analysis

North America to Command Optical Sorter Market

Due to the early adoption and expansion of the improved technology-based sorter in this region, the North American market will dominate because of the rising demand from waste recycling facilities. Moreover, the North American optical sorter market in the US had the biggest market share, while the market in Canada had the quickest rate of expansion. The main factors influencing the development of this market are the growing emphasis on automation to increase productivity, the increasing demand for the food industry to shorten process & delivery times, the increasing cost of labor, and the emergence of stringent government regulations regarding food safety. Businesses in the area are concentrating on implementing cutting-edge technologies in metal detectors, optical sorters, and hyperspectral cameras. This regional market has grown as a result of a number of factors, including an increasing population, technical advancements, expanding industries, robust industrial sectors, and an all-around rising demand for automation. A crucial technology for many North American food processing businesses is automated sorting. The existence of strict food safety regulations is another factor boosting this market's expansion. Because the US places a strong emphasis on waste management, recycling is another significant use in this area. The region's current, well-established infrastructure especially for mining applications additionally helps to fuel the market's expansion in North America.

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APAC to Have Admirable Growth in Optical Sorter Market

From 2023 to 2032, the Asia-Pacific market will experience the quickest CAGR growth. This is due to the region's enormous population, which fuels market expansion. The company, which includes Grain Logistics, Grain Milling, Leybold Optics, Sortex & Rice, Grinding & Dispersion, and others, operates in this area. Several major firms are creating cutting-edge optical sorters for the recycling and food processing facilities in this area. The optical sorter market in India grew the fastest in the Asia-Pacific region, while the optical sorter market in China had the biggest market share. Growing demand for optical sorters is seen throughout the region from a variety of end-use industries, including food and beverage, recycling, mining, & pharmaceuticals.

Industry Updates

April 2023- An improved optical sorter Herbert Oculus for entire potatoes has been recently launched by Key Technologies. This improved system enhances performance to better locate and eliminate potatoes with flaws, making it ideal for whole potatoes or fresh market potatoes prior to processing.

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The food processing industry is expected to be the largest application segment in the optical sorter market.

Governments' concerns about food safety are driving demand for optical sorters in the food industry.

The North American market is expected to dominate the optical sorter market due to early adoption of advanced technology and growing waste recycling demand.

Saudi Arabia's National Waste Management Center has adopted a 7-principle strategy to improve waste management.

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7 pillars within the strategy to improve waste management
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Nasser Mushaei, Director General of the Systems and Licenses Department at the National Waste Management Center (Mawan), said that the strategic capabilities adopted to improve waste management are based on seven main principles, including the executive regulations and guidelines, to regulate waste collection, transportation, sorting, storage, import, export, treatment and safe disposal activities. Develop the comprehensive strategic plan, and commit the entities to develop their operational plans, and identify financial instruments.
Road Map
The second pillar is the comprehensive strategic plan to develop a road map for the implementation of waste management and investment in all cities and villages of the Kingdom, based on the current situation, he said, noting that the plan works to develop integrated solutions for waste management through business models and identify investment opportunities for the private sector, strategic smart control system and operational control system.
Manufacturing and Importing
He added: The third pillar is the product responsibility system that extends through the manufacture and import of products and the financial return for the management of product waste, and benefit from the financial return of the implementation of sustainability. The fourth pillar is the “National Platform ”, which includes fines and violations for producers and service providers, financial compensation for waste producers and service providers, licenses and permits for service providers and complaints. To facilitate decision making and platforms for the relevant bodies that allow the entities to link with the system and the waste transfer document to monitor the waste from the source to the treatment and disposal plants, the waste management plan for mass waste producers, and the contracting of waste producers and service providers.
Licenses and Permits
He pointed out that the fifth pillar is licenses and permits, which include general, technical and administrative requirements, requirements, manuals and procedures; to regulate the issuance of licenses, permits and approvals for all waste management activities and facilities for various types of waste, noting that the sixth pillar is import and export, with the aim of developing a comprehensive study on the environmental, economic and social feasibility of importing and exporting various types of waste.
DATABASE
He explained that the seventh pillar is industrial Takaful, and that the center launched the industrial Takaful project in cooperation with the Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NDLP) to create investment opportunities in industrial waste management based on an accurate and comprehensive database, pointing out that industrial Takaful is the process by which waste or by-products of one industry turn into raw materials for another industry.
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The strategy regulates various waste management activities, including collection, transportation, and disposal.

A strategic plan is being developed for waste management and investment in all Kingdom cities and villages.

The product responsibility system includes manufacture, import, and waste management.

The government is committed to developing integrated waste management solutions with private sector investment.