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The Borrow and Return Cup Program, Onwards! What Keeps the 4 Shop Owners’ Spirit Up?
Greenpeace’s Borrow and Return Cup Program has expanded to various districts of Hong Kong in partnership with 36 local coffee shops. It successfully demonstrates that a reusable system can be the solution to our plastic pollution crisis. Let’s hear 4 of our coffee shop partners’ thoughts about it too!
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Despite Beijing’s net zero pledge and BYD’s success, China’s big carmakers delay decarbonization
The majority of China’s top carmakers have no plans to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles despite public statements that echo Beijing’s net zero pledges.
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New Toyota Prius model not a solution to the climate crisis: Greenpeace
Today Toyota has released its fifth model of the Prius. Response from Greenpeace East Asia climate and energy campaigner Daniel Read, based in Tokyo:
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Greenpeace Borrow and Return Cup Program: “Give Me Five & Gift You $5”
As a reusable cup borrow and return system pioneer, Greenpeace kickstarted the “Borrow and Return Cup Program” this summer. The program was widely supported and we are delighted to announce the expansion to more districts and to more than 30 independent and chain coffee shops!
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First stage of Hong Kong ban on single-use plastics in 2023 is now in sight!
Thanks to your support, we have successfully urged the Hong Kong government to respond to our call for a complete plastic-ban by 2025.
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Microsoft, Google reliant on fossil fuels despite 100% renewable energy pledges: study
Tech brands including Microsoft and Google have achieved 100% renewable energy across their own operations, but their supply chains are still fueled primarily by coal, gas and oil.
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Filipino Domestic Helpers Go Beach Cleaning on Holidays: Hong Kong is my 2nd Home
Working in Hong Kong for over 17 years, a Filipino domestic helper, Angelina, chose to go beach cleaning on her Sunday with the Beyond Plastic team. They target beaches in different areas of Hong Kong, in particular those with severe coastal pollution problems. Their mission is to pick up every single piece of disposed plastic…
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Let’s Talk About Climate Change: Climate and weather analyst Chris Ng supported Greenpeace’s actions and investigations
Greenpeace climate and weather analyst Chris Ng, a Hongkonger currently residing in Canada, shares with us his journey from studying meteorology to advocating environmental protection, his experience in the United Nations (UN) climate change conference, and his suggestions to Hongkongers on how to tackle climate change.
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Ubiquitous Microplastics in the Habitat: Understand the First Study on Microplastic Pollution on Protected Species in Taiwan in 5 Key Points
Greenpeace worked with 14 research and expert teams to go deep into the mountains, lakeshores and streams for over a year, and accomplished the first ever broad yet in-depth investigation into microplastics on protected terrestrial wildlife.
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Mountain Guides and Zoo Researcher Behind the Scenes: The Helping Hands of the Study on Microplastic Pollution on Protected Animal Species
Greenpeace released its astonishing report, Plastic Island: A Study on Microplastic Pollution on Protected Animal Species in Taiwan and Their Habitats, revealing the current situation of microplastic pollution in the natural environment of Taiwan.