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Plastic-free Business Opportunities – Stories of 5 Hong Kong Business Owners
Greenpeace initiated the #PlasticFreeNow campaign in 2018. Since then, we have been mapping out plastic-free initiatives and encouraging possible solutions to the plastic waste issue. In 2021, the “citywide plastic-free investigation team” of our Plastic-free Community has been reactivated. We believe: “With you, It is Possible”. Here we are going to share the plastic-free strategies…
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7-Eleven Taiwan announces phase-out of single-use plastics, a first in Asia!
7-Eleven Taiwan has announced that it will phase out single-use plastics, the first major convenience store chain in Asia to do so. This is a big deal for Greenpeace’s plastic-free…
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7-Eleven announces single-use plastics phase-out in Taiwan, first in Asia: Greenpeace response
TAIPEI, 6 May 2021- 7-Eleven Taiwan has announced that it will phase out single-use plastics by 2050, the first major convenience store chain in Asia to do so.
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People power! A milestone set to curb plastic: ParknShop announced further plastic reduction commitment
People power! A milestone set to curb plastic: ParknShop announced further plastic reduction commitment
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Biodegradables will not solve China’s plastics crisis: Greenpeace
BEIJING, 17 December 2020 - Increased production of biodegradable plastics will not solve China’s plastics pollution crisis, a new report from Greenpeace East Asia shows. If the rush to produce biodegradable plastics continues, China’s e-commerce industry is on track to generate an estimated 5 million tonnes of biodegradable plastic waste per year by 2025 [1],…
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Behind the scene: Paragliding action to “Save Our Lantau”
Two volunteer paragliders, bearing the message of ‘Save Our Lantau’, were flying above the beautiful nature of Lantau on 30th September. This is an action to showcase the strong will…
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‘Analysis of Lantau Tomorrow’s Impact on Hong Kong Public Finance’ Report
Greenpeace jointly published the ‘Analysis of Lantau Tomorrow's Impact on Hong Kong Public Finance’ report with Prof. Andy Kwan Cheuk-chiu, former associate economics professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and director of ACE Centre for Business and Economic Research. The report finds that Hong Kong’s public finance is facing multiple crises such as…
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【#TuesPlasticFree Challenge】Join us to walk the talk!
As the COVID-19 threat prevails, the surge of plastic pollution from disposable masks seems inevitable. Together with the countless single-used plastics from supermarket packaging, the world is no doubt pushing…
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3 Everyday Foods that Contain Microplastics
Our life is plasticised! New research shows microplastics present in frequently consumed fruit and vegetables. It is time to ban throwaway plastic packaging and support research into the health impacts…
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Let’s talk about climate change: Fion Lam connects her body, mind, and soul to the love of nature
To a yoga practitioner, facilitates people to connect their body, mind, and soul might be a life-long mission. For Fion Lam, a yoga teacher and a green activist, she is definitely looking for more. “Protecting the environment is never a hobby or something to do only when you are free. It is a responsibility, an…