How can waste recycling and waste minimization be fitted into Hong Kong's waste management system?

Document Type

Journal article

Source Publication

HKIE Transactions

Publication Date

6-1-1996

Volume

3

Issue

1

First Page

9

Last Page

15

Keywords

Municipal Solid Waste, incineration, landfilling, waste recovery, waste reduction, Hong Kong, sustainable waste management, environmental costs

Abstract

A research study lasting three years on the municipal solid waste management system of Hong Kong has been completed. This paper is a summary of the major findings of the research. It is concluded that Hong Kong should change from the existing landfill oriented approach to a more diversified strategy including recycling, waste reduction and converting waste to energy. The formulation of the integrated waste management targets in the short and the medium terms is briefly introduced. The proposed integrated waste management targets should be attained by a combination of measures, inter alia, waste disposal charging, subsidies or credits to environmental protection contributors (such as recyclers), extensive environmental education and an accredited information system to promote waste reduction and avoidance.

DOI

10.1080/1023697X.1996.10667691

Print ISSN

1023697X

E-ISSN

23263733

Publisher Statement

Copyright © 1996 Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

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Full-text Version

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Language

English

Recommended Citation

Chung, S. S., Poon, C. S., & Ho, L. S. (1996). How can waste recycling and waste minimization be fitted into Hong Kong's waste management system? HKIE Transactions, 3(1), 9-15. doi: 10.1080/1023697X.1996.10667691

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