#HKU Waste Reduction

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re Campaign aims to reduce on-campus solid waste to prep for implementation of Municipal Solid Waste Charging Policy and support the vision of Waste Blueprint for Hong Kong 2035 set out by the government.

Milestones on Waste Reduction
@HKU Campus

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2020

Launch a campus-wide Single-use Plastic Free Campus Policy

- Plastic bottles of 1L or more, plastic straws and cutleries are banned from HKU campus and replaced by biodegradable or reusable options.

2021

A brand new recycling landmark re Kiosk to facilitate education and expand the types of recyclables collected on campus

Join EPD’s pilot scheme of Food Waste Collection

- Over 55 tons of food waste recycled in the 1st year from campus catering outlets

2022

Rebrand and reallocate all recycle bins to strategic locations to facilitate recycling

2023

Conduct a throughout waste audit and Municipal Solid Waste Charging (MSW) trial to prepare HKU community for the upcoming MSW Charging by the government

Upcoming Event

Past Events

Bring Your Own (B.Y.O.) Campaign – Info Booth
Thu, 28 Mar
Come to visit our B.Y.O. Info Booth to explore more on B.Y.O. and get chances to obtain eco goodies! Let's build up the B.Y.O. habit on campus together!
Walk in

Zero Waste Workshop: Coffee Grounds Body Soap
11 Mar 2024 (Mon)
<We Are Back!>Join our Coffee Grounds Body Soap Workshop to learn more about the green story of body soap as well as DIY your own body soap with natural materials and leftover coffee grounds.
Register Here