The "Four Asian Dragons" made brilliant economic achievements in the 1980s. However, behind the prosperous economic growth and rapid construction of urban life, there is an astonishing amount of solid waste, and there is a potential for deteriorating environmental pollution.
South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan implemented garbage levy in 1995, 1996 and 2000 respectively. After the implementation of the "Locomotive" ordinance, they have developed comprehensive and mature environmental protection policies with local characteristics.
The previous article discussed the inefficient and fragmented waste management system in Hong Kong for many years. What kind of experience and thinking should Hong Kong, which has just crossed the starting line, learn from?
For details, please read the 285th "Hong Kong 01" Electronic Weekly Newsletter (October 4, 2021) "What should Hong Kong learn from Taiwan, Shanghai, South Korea and Star?
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【Articles on Urban Waste Treatment】
Urban waste treatment.
One | Entanglement Sixteen Years Ending an Inch: Late Garbage Levy Regulations
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2. Lack of government overall planning for waste reduction, classification, and recycling policies is not a climate
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3. The dilemma of Hong Kong's circular economy: no inherent advantages, no government support
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4. What should Hong Kong learn from Taiwan, Shanghai, South Korea and Star?