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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…
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Joey Leung + Greenpeace’s online cooking class: love to all mothers including Mother Earth
Greenpeace Hong Kong office invited actor and food expert Joey Leung to introduce two healthy vegetarian dishes on Mother’s day so we can express love to our mothers through cooking.…
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Hike for Health, Leave No Trace – Greenpeace & hikers clean up Tai Mo Shan together
Hiking has become the weekend ritual for a lot of Hong Kongers since the coronavirus pandemic turned our daily lives to mostly home-based. Despite being a precious breathing space for…
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Let’s Talk about Climate Change: Renee, a young climate activist and vegetarian
Climate change is here, and it’s causing a wide range of impacts. As global citizens, we should not ignore the crisis we are in. Yet sometimes if not all, we…
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DIY Toys with your kid: Upcycling “Lai-see”
Reusing old ‘Lai-see’ to create colourful crafts and ornaments. © Josephine Ng Giving out ‘Lai-see’, a.k.a. red packet is no doubt an integral part of Chinese culture. Every Chinese new…