A year after axing waste-charging scheme, is Hong Kong better off?

Hong Kong’s community recycling stations are showing promising results, with Green@Kwai Tsing now collecting 60 tonnes of recyclables monthly—triple its 2019 volume. Officials view growing recycling participation and declining trash volumes as environmental wins, though critics argue these metrics don’t tell the complete story. The COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for environmental awareness, as mounting disposable waste prompted greater public engagement in recycling efforts.

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