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HK considers garbage fee to help reduce waste

By Fri, Jan 27, 2012 11:50AM UTC View Comments

Having been to places where waste segregation is a common practice, I think charging Hong Kong people for rubbish generated could be an effective way to reduce waste. Hong Kong is a top-rated city when it comes to economy and progress, but lags behind in environment-friendly practices. Locals enjoy the convenience of throwing trash anywhere...

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Hong Kong’s roundabout engine idling ban

By Thu, Jan 12, 2012 12:00PM UTC View Comments Hong Kong’s roundabout engine idling ban

In an effort to reduce emissions from motor vehicles in the city, the Hong Kong government, spearheaded by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), has implemented a ban on idling engines. This means that cars and trucks are required to turn off their engines while not in motion. Drivers who do not comply face a fixed-penalty...

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