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S9E3: Can Plastic Recycling Become Reality in Hong Kong?

S9E3: Can Plastic Recycling Become Reality in Hong Kong?

FromSustainable Asia


S9E3: Can Plastic Recycling Become Reality in Hong Kong?

FromSustainable Asia

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Jun 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hong Kong’s tall buildings, narrow streets and small retailers present a challenge for plastic beverage bottle collection and recycling. In this episode, we continue the story of Hong Kong’s Drink without Waste consortium - a group of over 40 organisations in Hong Kong involved in beverage production and distribution. After a great deal of research, this group has narrowed down on the best solutions to the city’s currently lacking plastic recycling system.Guests:Paul Zimmerman, Drink Without WasteNigel Mattravers, ALBA Integrated Waste SolutionsHo Ki Keung, Wong Tai Sin Community Recycling CentreHelga Vanthournout, Wealth of Flows ConsultingDana Winograd, Plastic Free SeasFurther Reading:Drink Without Waste WebsiteDrink Without Waste ReportHong Kong Community Recycling CentersHong Kong Environment and Conservation FundPlastic Free Seas WebsiteProduction credits:Producer and Host: Marcy Trent Long Associate producer: YuFei WuSound Engineer: Chris WoodIntro/outro music: Alex MauboussinFollow us on Twitter@SustainableAsia and Facebook@sustainableasiaco.  Sign up for email updates on our website. 
Released:
Jun 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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