Plastic-Free Hong Kong 2023
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. On 22th April 2024 Earth Day, most of the single-use plastic cannot be served in the restaurant. In August 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.
Our theme activity “Plastic-Free Life WhatsApp Sticker Design Competition” was successfully finished receiving over 400 entries to design series of stickers promoting the concept of plastic-free life. The winning stickers have been uploaded to the social media of Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong for public use. (only Chinese version materials are provided.)
The signature event “Plastic-Free Hong Kong 2023: Plastic-Free Life Fun Day” was held on 26-11-2023 (Sunday) at 6/F, Sports Hall, Activity Building of Chinese YMVCA of Hong Kong. The participants enjoyed DIY green handicrafts, green games, Vir-Cube experiential games, Sharing Point, green wishing tree there. A “Project be WISE” tour was organised to visit the energy-saving devices and facilities of Chinese YMCA Kowloon Centre and Cityview. (only Chinese posters are 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.
