Plastic-Free Hong Kong 2023

 

Theme– Plastic-Free Life

Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong motivates the “Plastic-Free Hong Kong” Campaign for 12 years. (previously called “No Plastic Bottle Day”). In late 2022, HK government enlarged the plastic bag levy scheme by raising the charge to be at least $1 and trim down the exemption. The “Public engagement on control of single-use plastics” initiated by the Council for Sustainable Development was fully supported to control the usage and disposal of single-use plastic. In April 2024, the municipal solid waste charging scheme will be implemented to have money incentive for the people reducing and recycling the solid waste. Hopefully, the plastic pollution may have some improvements after the implementation.


The theme of “Plastic-Free Hong Kong” this year is “Plastic-Free Life”. It aims to promote the green culture to internalize the mindset and habits of “Say No to Single-use Plastics”. The green behaviors may be “bring your own bottle to refill”, “bring your own bag/container/utensils”, “avoid buying prepackaged or over-packaged products”….. You are important to do something in the trend of green life.

 

What is your green idea? You can join our theme activity “Plastic-Free Life WhatsApp Sticker Design Competition” to design series of stickers promoting the concept of plastic-free life. The winning stickers will be uploaded to the social media of Chinese YMCA for public use. (only Chinese version publicity materials provided and the competition is closed.)

 

The signature event is “Plastic-Free Hong Kong 2023: Plastic-Free Life Fun Day”, scheduled to be held on 26-11-2023 (Sunday) at 6/F, Sports Hall, Activity Building of Chinese YMVCA of Hong Kong. You can enjoy DIY green handicrafts, green games, Vir-Cube experiential games, Sharing Point, green wishing tree there. A “Project be WISE” tour is welcomed for your enrolment to visit the energy-saving devices and facilities of Chinese YMCA Kowloon Centre and Cityview. You may win the big prize by joining the environmental quiz that time. (only Chinese poster is posted)

 

Similar to the past years, you can support “Plastic-Free Hong Kong 2023: Plastic-Free Life” individually or in the name of organization, company or school by enrolling on or before 30/11/2023. Organization, company and school supporters will receive an e-certificate in late December.



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