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Hong Kong urged to cut e-commerce packaging waste

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A Hong Kong environmental group, The Green Earth, is calling for stricter regulations on e-commerce packaging waste in the city. The group estimates that Hong Kong generated 2.7 million kg of packaging waste last year, with a significant portion of residents finding it excessive and frustrating. They urge the government to collaborate with mainland Chinese authorities to reduce waste at the source and encourage the adoption of reusable packaging solutions. AI

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Hong Kong urged to cut e-commerce packaging waste

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Green group urges Hong Kong to cut excessive e-commerce packaging waste

    A leading green group has urged Hong Kong to align with coming national standards on excessive packaging, warning that the city generated at least 2.7 million kg (5.9 million lbs) of waste from e-commerce parcels last year. The call coincided with an online survey by non-profit g…

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