The report aims to provide an overview of countries with the best waste sorting and recycling systems, highlighting their successful practices, experiences, and the role of the government in promoting and implementing these practices.

Japan is recognized as the best country in waste disposal, having developed a sense of garbage sorting through half a century of efforts.

The country has strict laws and regulations for waste disposal, which has contributed to its success in waste management.

In contrast, Hong Kong has a fragmented and inefficient waste management system, with three major landfills that are already overwhelmed.

However, Hong Kong has implemented waste charging based on the "polluter pays" principle, which was introduced on April 1, following the passage of waste charging legislation in August 2021.

The government set aside 18 months for preparation before implementing waste charging, and also encouraged kitchen waste classification and agricultural fertilizer production in the past.

Mainland China is also piloting garbage sorting in some cities before pushing it nationwide, adopting a gradual and tailored strategy for waste disposal.

South Korea, on the other hand, has a well-established waste management system, with a garbage charging system introduced in 1995, which has reduced waste disposal volume by 40%.

The country's recycling rate has also reached over 60%, with the government implementing a waste reduction plan step-by-step.

Switzerland has a high recycling rate, ranking 9th in the global recycling rate in 2017, with the government introducing a tax on garbage bags in 2012.

The country has also fined individuals for smuggling garbage, with France imposing a fine of 150 euros for such offenses.

Belgium leads in waste sorting, with 91% participation, and European Union countries are at the top in waste recycling systems.

The global manufacturers aim to use 8-10% of secondary raw materials, and over 30 countries produce packaging from recycled materials.

North America and Europe are actively developing waste recycling systems, with countries like Canada and Southeast Asia also making efforts in this direction.

Taiwan has launched the "Resource Recovery 4-in-1 Program" in 1997, and has a comprehensive environmental policy, with a waste levy policy introduced to improve waste management.

Singapore has a 51.7% solid waste recycling rate as of 2020, and has licensed waste management enterprises for waste collection and recycling.

The city-state has a well-organized waste management system, with the government playing a key role in promoting waste management practices.

The Netherlands has a successful waste management system, with the country aiming to increase its recycling rate to 75% by 2028.

The UAE has adopted a circular economy approach, with 22 policies in key sectors, and has banned single-use plastic bags in Abu Dhabi since July 2022.

The country has also established the Emirates Circular Economy Council to promote sustainability, and has launched initiatives to reduce single-use plastic bottle consumption.

Saudi Arabia has launched the National Carbon Circular Economy Program, and aims to reduce waste to landfill by 82%.

India has a memorandum of understanding with the Netherlands for knowledge exchange in solid waste management, with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation having successful solid waste management practices.

The Asia-Pacific region has the highest market share in hazardous waste management, and is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 6.2% from 2023 to 2032.

The global hazardous waste management market is estimated to reach $28.6 billion by 2032, driven by resource recovery and circular economy.

However, the lack of public awareness and high initial set-up and operating costs of hazardous waste management restrict market growth.

Globally, humans produce 0.74 kg of solid waste per day, with a global recycling rate of 42%, and 40% of waste being disposed of improperly.

African countries aim to recycle 50% of urban waste, with Egypt issuing Waste Law No 202 of 2020, and aiming to recycle and reuse waste.

The country has a 2030 vision for sustainable development, with less than 10% of solid waste being treated and recycled, and waste management contributing to 20% of methane production.

Recycling helps keep renewable materials in circulation, and countries like South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore have made significant progress in waste management.

Hong Kong has a waste reduction target of 40% by 2022, and is developing waste-to-energy facilities to replace landfills, with incineration able to reduce waste volume by 90%.

The city has launched a Pilot Scheme for food waste collection in 2022, and waste charging is the cornerstone of waste reduction and recycling.

In conclusion, countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have successful waste sorting and recycling systems, with comprehensive environmental policies and government support.

These countries have implemented various practices, such as waste charging, garbage sorting, and recycling, which have contributed to their success in waste management.

The role of the government is crucial in promoting and implementing these practices, and countries like the Netherlands, UAE, and Singapore are also making efforts to develop their waste management systems.

Overall, the report highlights the importance of effective waste management practices, and the need for governments to play a key role in promoting sustainability and reducing waste.

The report aims to provide an overview of countries with the best waste sorting and recycling systems, highlighting their successful practices, experiences, and the role of the government in promoting and implementing these practices.

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Content: Bauhinia Party ｜ Refresh Waste Charges
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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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Japan is recognized as the best country in waste disposal, having developed a sense of garbage sorting through half a century of efforts.

The country has strict laws and regulations for waste disposal, which has contributed to its success in waste management.

In contrast, Hong Kong has a fragmented and inefficient waste management system, with three major landfills that are already overwhelmed.

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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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However, Hong Kong has implemented waste charging based on the "polluter pays" principle, which was introduced on April 1, following the passage of waste charging legislation in August 2021.

The government set aside 18 months for preparation before implementing waste charging, and also encouraged kitchen waste classification and agricultural fertilizer production in the past.

Mainland China is also piloting garbage sorting in some cities before pushing it nationwide, adopting a gradual and tailored strategy for waste disposal.

South Korea, on the other hand, has a well-established waste management system, with a garbage charging system introduced in 1995, which has reduced waste disposal volume by 40%.

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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 country's recycling rate has also reached over 60%, with the government implementing a waste reduction plan step-by-step.

Switzerland has a high recycling rate, ranking 9th in the global recycling rate in 2017, with the government introducing a tax on garbage bags in 2012.

The country has also fined individuals for smuggling garbage, with France imposing a fine of 150 euros for such offenses.

Belgium leads in waste sorting, with 91% participation, and European Union countries are at the top in waste recycling systems.

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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.
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The global manufacturers aim to use 8-10% of secondary raw materials, and over 30 countries produce packaging from recycled materials.

North America and Europe are actively developing waste recycling systems, with countries like Canada and Southeast Asia also making efforts in this direction.

Taiwan has launched the "Resource Recovery 4-in-1 Program" in 1997, and has a comprehensive environmental policy, with a waste levy policy introduced to improve waste management.

Singapore has a 51.7% solid waste recycling rate as of 2020, and has licensed waste management enterprises for waste collection and recycling.

The city-state has a well-organized waste management system, with the government playing a key role in promoting waste management practices.

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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.
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The Netherlands has a successful waste management system, with the country aiming to increase its recycling rate to 75% by 2028.

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Content: The circular economy envisions a more sustainable future
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The world is currently witnessing a growing interest in circular economy policies, as the climate crisis expands and global sustainability efforts increase.
This movement is due to the vital role of this economic model in providing radical solutions to global challenges, at a time when many countries are looking to achieve a balance between the path of economic growth and the application of measures aimed at protecting the environment.
The planet faces a real threat, due to the unprecedented rise in global consumption levels and the increasing volume of waste resulting from this trend.
However, reality offers countries and companies the ability to reorganize their economies and contribute to a sustainable future for all by transforming production processes and product life cycles and making them more efficient.
Concept Details
The circular economy caters to the needs of the current generation of consumers by providing renewable or renewable products and services, extending the life cycle of materials that maintain their highest value.
To achieve this goal, products must be well maintained, with the ability to be easily repaired and repaired, or dismantled to make the most of their components, and reduce waste on resource consumption.
The circular economy model also contributes to reducing resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, which then solves a range of challenges related to climate change, resource scarcity, waste, pollution and degradation of biodiversity.
Its benefits are also reflected in economic and social areas, such as providing more jobs and improving the health of communities.
Leading the Transformation by Good Example: The GCC
The concept of circular economy is not limited to theories and future plans only, as it has begun to be applied on the ground in a number of countries of the world with forward-looking visions, including: the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE is widely interested in adopting a circular economy approach, having signed the “Accelerating the Circular Economy 360 ” initiative in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and established the Emirates Circular Economy Council.
To date, the Council has approved the adoption of 22 policies under the circular economy model, in four key sectors: manufacturing, food, infrastructure and transport, highlighting the vast range of business opportunities related to this economic concept.
It is worth noting the efforts of the UAE to address the challenges posed by single-use plastics.
Abu Dhabi has confirmed its interest in the issue by banning single-use plastic bags since July 2022, while Dubai has imposed mandatory fees on the use of plastic bags, with plans to ban them altogether from 2024.
Refillable water bottles are also gaining widespread global appeal.
For example, the UAE witnessed the launch of the Dubai Initiative, which encourages all segments of society to adopt a rational approach and reduce the consumption of single-use plastic bottles, through the deployment of a set of devices to provide drinking water in the city, which can be packaged in more sustainable bottles, to reduce the consumption of plastic.
The number of these devices is expected to increase in line with the expected growth of this sustainable program.
The new concept has attracted the attention of many organizations across diverse economic fields, with one of the world ’ s leading body care brands launching its plan to offer reusable packaging in Dubai.
Customers will be able to purchase reusable aluminum packaging to retain the brand ’ s products instead of single-use packaging.
In parallel, Saudi Arabia has launched the National Carbon Circular Economy Program, as well as a range of initiatives to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill by 82 percent.
The Kingdom looks forward to adopting the principles of the circular economy as it strives to achieve the goals of its Vision 2030.
Global Pioneers
There are many positive examples provided by European and other global countries in the field of circular economy and initiatives aimed at its adoption.
For example, the Netherlands is leading several initiatives related to this area: a pilot project to address the problem of discarded bed linen.
The European country has faced a range of challenges associated with the high costs of collecting and burning mattresses, leading to a growing need for a sustainable solution to this dilemma.
After rounds of painstaking negotiations, the five largest manufacturers and importers of bedding locally agreed to adopt an Extended Product Responsibility (EPR) policy, with the aim of increasing the recycling rate to 75 percent by 2028.
The initiative has been exceptionally successful in achieving its goals now, years ahead of schedule, leading to a shift in Dutch public opinion towards redesigning and reusing bedding programmes.
The importance of cooperation to achieve circular objectives
The creation of cohesive circular economies and the success of associated policies depend on widespread commitment and cooperation among stakeholders.
It is essential to avoid the traditional bureaucratic change approach and to adopt the governance approach of cooperation and coordination between government agencies and private institutions.
The global landscape offers inspiring lessons and experiences that support efforts to develop an effective circular economy.
For example:
The first element of the success of circular economy initiatives is to identify the underlying motivation for changing the status quo, as well as the potential and opportunities that will be available to stakeholders.
Managing the Transition: The successful adoption and adoption of the circular economy model is achieved when supported by governance bodies such as steering committees, supervisory committees, implementation teams and other stakeholders involved in the transition.
Continuous correction of the path of transformation: It is impossible to adopt a circular economy directly and immediately, as the process is usually based on a set of carefully designed strategies, which can be adjusted and developed during the transformation process, and in line with the insights and conclusions that emerge during the journey.
On the other hand, commitment, appropriate financing and the ability to respond effectively to challenges are of exceptional importance in all initiatives related to the adoption of the circular economy.
Pathways to success
Circular economies have the potential to transform all aspects of life: supporting global efforts to address climate issues, achieving sustainability goals, and contributing to the future prosperity of businesses and communities around the world.
It is important to be aware of the challenges that accompany the successful development and implementation of circular economy initiatives.
Leadership requires collaboration between public and private stakeholders to design a circular path that sets countries on the path to success.
The most important factor is the need to be prepared to accept the changes that will occur in the process, and thus to acquire the necessary flexibility to adapt to these transformations, taking into account the different economic, cultural and sectoral characteristics among countries in this area.
Despite the diversity of experiences and different stations and scenes, the destination that everyone is looking to achieve is to secure a bright and sustainable future for companies, communities and the planet that brings us together.
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The UAE has adopted a circular economy approach, with 22 policies in key sectors, and has banned single-use plastic bags in Abu Dhabi since July 2022.

The country has also established the Emirates Circular Economy Council to promote sustainability, and has launched initiatives to reduce single-use plastic bottle consumption.

Saudi Arabia has launched the National Carbon Circular Economy Program, and aims to reduce waste to landfill by 82%.

India has a memorandum of understanding with the Netherlands for knowledge exchange in solid waste management, with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation having successful solid waste management practices.

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Content: GHMC shares Solid Waste Management knowhow with Netherlands

Published - June 18, 2024 11:09 am IST - HYDERABAD

Solid waste management practices of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) were presented at the ‘Waste Supply Chain Management Mission’ programme in Netherlands on Monday. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is represented by its Solid Waste Management wing at the ‘Waste Supply Chain Management Mission’ programme at Netherlands, being organised jointly by Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in India between June 16 and 20. Executive Engineer, SWM, R. Sreenivas Reddy has attended the programme, and shared insights into the solid waste management practices of the GHMC, at Amsterdam on Monday. The programme is part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Netherlands and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, towards knowledge exchange between the two countries.

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The Asia-Pacific region has the highest market share in hazardous waste management, and is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 6.2% from 2023 to 2032.

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Content: Hazardous Waste Management Market to Reach $28.6 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 5.8% CAGR: Allied Market Research

The global hazardous waste management market is driven by factors such as a focus on resource recovery and the circular economy and stringent regulatory compliance.

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Portland, OR, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, Hazardous Waste Management Market by Type (Solid, Liquid, Sludge), by Waste (Nuclear, Chemical, Biomedical, Flammable, Explosive, Others), by Chemical Composition (Organic, Inorganic), by Treatment (Physical and Chemical, Thermal, Biological), by Disposal Method (Deep Well Injection, Detonation, Engineered Storage, Land Burial, Ocean Dumping): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032". According to the report, the hazardous waste management industry was valued at $16.3 billion in 2022 and is estimated to reach $28.6 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.8% from 2023 to 2032.

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Prime Determinants of Growth:

The global hazardous waste management market is driven by factors such as a focus on resource recovery, the circular economy, and stringent regulatory compliance. However, the lack of public awareness and the high initial set-up and operating costs of hazardous waste management restrict market growth. Moreover, the growth in environmental concerns and technological innovations will present new opportunities in the coming years.

Report Coverage & Details:

Report CoverageDetails
Forecast Period2023–2032
Base Year2022
Market Size in 2022$16.3 Billion
Market Size in 2032$28.6 Billion
CAGR5.8%
No. of Pages in Report363
Segments CoveredType, Waste, Chemical Composition, Treatment, Disposal Method, and Region
DriversFocus on resource recovery and circular economy
Stringent regulatory compliance
OpportunitiesGrowth in environmental concerns
Retrofitting and renovation projects
RestraintsLack of public awareness and education
High initial set-up and operating cost of hazardous waste management

 Russia-Ukraine Impact Scenario:

The Russia-Ukraine war had significant consequences for various sectors, including hazardous waste management.

  • The conflict resulted in the disruption and destruction of critical infrastructure, including waste treatment and disposal facilities in Ukraine.
  • This disruption hampers the proper management of hazardous waste and increases the risk of environmental contamination.
  • In addition, the conflict has caused environmental damage in affected areas, which has led to the release of hazardous substances into the environment.
  • However, the war also contributed to an increase in hazardous waste generation due to damaged infrastructure, abandoned industrial sites, and improper disposal practices.
  • The cross-border movement of hazardous waste becomes challenging to regulate and control in conflict-affected regions.
  • Limited resources and capacity due to diverted resources towards immediate needs, and safety concerns for waste management workers in conflict zones, are additional factors impacting the hazardous waste management market.

 A global recession has various impacts on the hazardous waste management market.

  • The decline in industrial activities results in a temporary reduction in the generation of hazardous waste from industries during a recession.
  • The recessions present opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements as companies seek to optimize operations and reduce costs.

The solid segment to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period-

Based on type, the solid segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for nearly half of the global hazardous waste management market revenue, and is estimated to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period. Rapid industrialization and urbanization worldwide have led to increased production of hazardous waste. Industries such as manufacturing, construction, and mining generate substantial amounts of solid-type hazardous waste which creates a strong demand for specialized waste management services. However, the sludge segment is projected to manifest a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2032, as increasing environmental regulations create opportunities for companies to provide effective sludge management solutions that comply with stringent standards. The growth in industrialization and urbanization boosts the demand for efficient handling and disposal of hazardous sludge, presenting significant growth potential.

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The chemical segment to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period-

Based on waste, the chemical segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for nearly one-third of the global hazardous waste management market revenue, and is estimated to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period. The shift towards the adoption of a circular economy approach in chemical waste management aims to maximize resource recovery and minimize waste generation with an increased focus on recycling, reusing, and recovering valuable materials from waste streams. This trend promotes the development of innovative technologies and processes to extract value from chemical waste and reduce reliance on virgin materials, which have an impact on the market. However, the others segment is projected to manifest a CAGR of 7.0% from 2023 to 2032, owing to the proliferation of electronic devices and technological advancements that have led to a significant increase in e-waste generation.

The inorganic material segment to maintain its lead position during the forecast period-

Based on chemical composition, the inorganic segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for more than four-fifths of the global hazardous waste management market revenue, and is estimated to maintain its lead position throughout the forecast period. There is a growing awareness among the public regarding the environmental and health risks associated with inorganic hazardous waste. This awareness is leading to increased demand for responsible waste management practices and sustainable solutions for the handling and disposal of inorganic hazardous waste. However, the organic segment is projected to manifest a CAGR of 6.4% from 2023 to 2032, owing to a growth in emphasis on sustainable waste management practices, including the reduction, reuse, and recycling of hazardous organic waste. This trend is driven by the need to conserve resources, minimize environmental impacts, and achieve circular economy objectives. Technologies for the recovery and recycling of valuable organic compounds from waste streams are gaining traction, which has a significant impact on the market.

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The physical and chemical segment to maintain its lead position during the forecast period-

Based on the treatment, the physical and chemical segment accounted for the largest share in 2022, contributing to nearly half of the global hazardous waste management market revenue, and is projected to maintain its lead position during the forecast period. Growth factors such as waste minimization and resource recovery play a role, as treatment methods aim to reduce waste volume and recover valuable resources. Corporate social responsibility also drives the adoption of these methods, as companies seek to minimize their environmental impact and maintain a positive reputation. However, the biological segment is expected to portray the largest CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2032. Advancements in biotechnology have improved the efficiency of biological treatment processes, enhancing the degradation and detoxification of hazardous waste. The growth in awareness and adoption of circular economy principles, which promote resource conservation, are creating opportunities for biological treatment.

Asia-Pacific to maintain its dominance by 2032-

Based on region, the Asia-Pacific region held the highest market share in terms of revenue in 2022, accounting for nearly half of the global hazardous waste management market revenue, and is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, the same region is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 6.2% from 2023 to 2032. The Asia-Pacific region presents significant growth potential in hazardous waste management. Emerging markets, such as India, China, and Southeast Asian countries, have witnessed rapid industrial growth and urbanization, leading to increased demand for waste management services. All these factors are anticipated to offer new growth opportunities for hazardous waste management in Asia-Pacific during the forecast period.

Leading Market Players: -

  • Veolia
  • Suez
  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • Environ India
  • Chloros Environmental Ltd
  • American Waste Management Services, Inc.
  • Covanta Holding Corporation
  • Morgan Group
  • Recology Inc.
  • Bechtel Corporation

The report provides a detailed analysis of these key players in the global hazardous waste management market. These players have adopted different strategies, such as new product launches, collaborations, expansion, joint ventures, agreements, and others, to increase their market share and maintain dominant shares in different regions. The report is valuable in highlighting business performance, operating segments, product portfolios, and strategic moves of market players to highlight the competitive scenario.

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The global hazardous waste management market is estimated to reach $28.6 billion by 2032, driven by resource recovery and circular economy.

However, the lack of public awareness and high initial set-up and operating costs of hazardous waste management restrict market growth.

Globally, humans produce 0.74 kg of solid waste per day, with a global recycling rate of 42%, and 40% of waste being disposed of improperly.

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Content: Head of Environmental Affairs participates in the launch of the initiative "Rotating cartons of beverages" - Al Shorouk Gate
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Dr. Ali Abu Sunna, Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Affairs Agency, participated in the special session in the launch of the initiative to recycle used cartons of beverages.
During the session, Abu Sunna said that these initiatives aim to stimulate change in human behavior by emphasizing the benefits that result from recycling for individuals, as changing behaviors is critical to bring about positive change to the environment in the long term.
Recycling cartons helps keep high-quality renewable materials in circulation longer, as they are made of good quality fiber content and can be recycled several times as valuable resources that can be used to make new products.
He pointed out that globally, every human being produces, on average, 0.74 kg of solid waste per day, the rate of global recycling is 42% and 40% of that waste is still disposed of improperly and unsafe, and waste management contributes to 20% of methane production globally, in addition to other harmful environmental effects such as black carbon, dioxins and other pollutants that harm the planet (air, soil, water pollution). making the waste sector an important sector for the application of adaptation and mitigation.
Over the past three decades, African countries have been making and implementing decisions aimed at addressing the issue of waste management and its hazardous components with critical milestones, such as the 1991 Bamako Convention on Ban on Import into Africa and Control of Transboundary Movements, and the management of hazardous waste within Africa, the 2008 Libreville Declaration on Health and Environment in Africa or the 2013 African Union commitment to recycle 50% of urban waste generated by 2023. Less than 10% of the solid waste produced is treated and recycled.
He added that Egypt has issued the Waste Law No. 202 of 2020 to regulate the process of waste management of all kinds in Egypt, and to define the roles and responsibilities of all actors, and aims to recycle and reuse waste, and the safe disposal of residues, as the philosophy of the law is based on motivation, encouragement and circular economy.
The session also included talks on Egypt ’ s 2030 vision for sustainable development and its development goals, as well as on Egypt ’ s efforts to support and enhance the involvement of the private sector in all projects, given the important role played by this sector in achieving national sustainable development priorities.
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African countries aim to recycle 50% of urban waste, with Egypt issuing Waste Law No 202 of 2020, and aiming to recycle and reuse waste.

The country has a 2030 vision for sustainable development, with less than 10% of solid waste being treated and recycled, and waste management contributing to 20% of methane production.

Recycling helps keep renewable materials in circulation, and countries like South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore have made significant progress in waste management.

Hong Kong has a waste reduction target of 40% by 2022, and is developing waste-to-energy facilities to replace landfills, with incineration able to reduce waste volume by 90%.

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Content: Sihui policy ｜ Waste reduction target not reached in ten years garbage levy or turnaround, but need a large amount of supporting
Author: 01 Forum
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Hong Kong was originally scheduled to implement the garbage levy from 1 April this year. The public had to use designated garbage bags to collect garbage. The government explained the garbage levy for days, but there are still many doubts and opinions about the implementation details, and even some people think that the garbage levy does not help to reduce waste.
Last week, the Secretary for the Environment and Ecology, Mr Daniel Tse, announced that the statutory effective date of the scheme would be extended to 1 August. Starting from 1 April, government departments and buildings will be tested first to show the actual operation to the public and help the public understand the details of waste charging through on-site publicity and education.
For the public to support the levy, the Government needs to make the public fully aware and actively participate. What is the current state of waste disposal in Hong Kong?
Why do we need to introduce a waste levy?
Written by: Yang Jingwen
Hong Kong still falls short of its target of 10 years ago
Waste is the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Hong Kong. The government has been encouraging the community to work together to reduce waste and carbon emissions in response to climate change. However, Hong Kong still has not met the official waste reduction target of the Hong Kong Resource Cycle Blueprint 2013-2022, which was proposed in 2013 – that is, to reduce the per capita disposal of solid waste by 40% by 2022, that is 0.8 kg or less.
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) released the “Hong Kong Solid Waste Monitoring Report – Statistics 2022 ” last month, with a total disposal volume of 4.06 million tons of municipal solid waste, with a per capita disposal volume of 1.51 kg per day. The recovery rate of municipal solid waste is only 32%, and most of the waste is still dumped in landfills.
Due to changes in social conditions, the Government launched the “Hong Kong Resource Cycle Blueprint 2035 ” in 2021, setting an interim waste reduction target, hoping to gradually reduce the per capita disposal of municipal solid waste to about 0.85 kg, adopting the“ Universal Waste Reduction ” approach.
The resource cycle.
"Zero Waste Landfill".
Landfills will soon be full, facilities will be decommissioned
The three existing landfills in Hong Kong are expected to be saturated in the next few years. Even if the South East New Territories landfill is expanded, it is expected that the waste disposal needs of Hong Kong will only be met by the 2030s. scarce land resources.
In 2022, the EPD announced that it would develop waste-to-energy facilities to gradually replace landfills.
The Integrated Waste Management Facility (I.PARK), currently under construction near Shek Kwu Chau, is expected to be operational by 2025. It will be capable of handling up to 3,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day, which is about 27% of the current waste, and will be able to output 480 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually after full operation, equivalent to about 1% of the electricity consumption of Hong Kong.
In addition, incineration can significantly reduce the volume of waste and reduce the burden on landfills.
Waste incineration must comply with waste levies and recycling measures
Since the Government intends to incinerate waste, why does it still have to implement waste levies and recycling measures?
Up to 30% of municipal solid waste in Hong Kong is food waste, with more than 3,300 tonnes being disposed of daily in 2022, but the recovery rate of food waste is less than 6%.
If waste is treated by incineration in Hong Kong, the food waste is filled with water, which will consume a lot of extra energy during incineration. Therefore, waste separation and recycling can assist in incineration.
The Government launched the Pilot Scheme for the Collection of Food Waste in Public Housing Estates in 2022, and gradually installed smart recycling bins in all public housing estates in Hong Kong during this year. The Pilot Scheme for Smart Food Waste Recycling bins in Private Housing Estates was launched to provide free smart food waste recycling bins to private housing estates with a total household size of not less than 1,000 households and eligible for the specified application.
What ’ s more, turning waste into an energy facility is only the current way to dispose of waste, but it doesn ’ t really reduce waste.
In order to achieve sustainable development in Hong Kong, one of the important actions is to convert suitable waste into resources or energy as far as possible, and to develop a circular economy in line with global trends to create green business opportunities.
Waste charging is the cornerstone of the promotion of waste reduction and recycling, and many regions will increase recycling to reduce the amount of waste. For example, in Korea, urban solid waste charging has been implemented since 1995.
Between 1994 and 2004, waste disposal in Korea decreased by 24% from 58,118 tonnes per day to 50,007 tonnes, and the recovery rate increased from 29% to over 60%.
The implementation of the Hong Kong Garbage Levy is imminent. Previously, a number of "Green in the District" recycling stations were closed during the Christmas holidays, and a large number of recyclables were piled up, which shows that the demand for recycling has increased greatly.
However, at present, there are only 45 fixed recycling centres in the Green Area, with an average of about 170,000 people sharing a recycling point. Some of them are far from residential areas or are only serving during the day, which is not enough to meet the huge recycling demand.
The Government should, as soon as possible, expand the number and coverage of "Green in the District" collection points, and strengthen the collection service at night and on holidays to facilitate public use.
A three-pronged approach to finding best practices from practice to a zero-waste future
To achieve the interim goal of reducing the amount of municipal solid waste per capita by 40% to 45% and increasing the recycling rate to about 55%, Hong Kong must promote waste reduction and clean recycling through waste levies and the upgrading of recycling facilities, in addition to developing waste-to-energy facilities to deal with municipal solid waste.
If properly organized, the three can actually complement each other. Hong Kong can implement a waste treatment system with recycling and waste reduction as its core, and use waste conversion as an energy facility to treat waste that cannot be recycled.
A zero-waste future is not a one-off process, but rather a step-by-step process and constant revision in order to find the most appropriate local approach.
In order to make the public and the industry more aware of the levy scheme, the Government has postponed the scheme until August. Although there are still many questions about the waste levy, some people have criticized the guidelines for not being clear, and some people are worried about the increase of waste in the natural environment.
The Hong Kong Government should seize the opportunity to communicate directly with all sectors of the community to continuously publicize and implement public education to the public and the industrial and commercial sectors, especially the households of the three no buildings and ethnic minorities who currently lack support, so that the public can understand the reasons for the waste levy, the implementation details and the supporting measures; and on the other hand, understand the difficulties that front-line personnel in the cleaning and recycling industry may face.
In addition, the Government should seize the time to build supporting facilities as soon as possible to facilitate waste collection, sorting, recycling and conversion, so that the public can establish a recycling culture, and at the same time promote the sustainable development of the recycling industry and promote a circular economy.
In addition, although Hong Kong has implemented tricolor recycling measures for many years, the effectiveness of the measures has been questioned, and there are reports that some recyclables are eventually sent to landfills, which has dampened the public's willingness to recycle.
To reassure the public, the waste levy should establish a review mechanism to regularly announce the effectiveness of waste reduction and recycling, so that all sectors of the community can understand the benefits of implementing a waste treatment system, and help the government to improve policies and related measures to move towards a zero-waste future.
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The city has launched a Pilot Scheme for food waste collection in 2022, and waste charging is the cornerstone of waste reduction and recycling.

In conclusion, countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have successful waste sorting and recycling systems, with comprehensive environmental policies and government support.

These countries have implemented various practices, such as waste charging, garbage sorting, and recycling, which have contributed to their success in waste management.

The role of the government is crucial in promoting and implementing these practices, and countries like the Netherlands, UAE, and Singapore are also making efforts to develop their waste management systems.

Overall, the report highlights the importance of effective waste management practices, and the need for governments to play a key role in promoting sustainability and reducing waste.