#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 less, plastic straws and cutlery 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

2024

Launch the "HKU Sustainability Leadership Programme" to train teams of HKU students as dedicated advocates for environmental protection. This programme offers them opportunities to spearhead projects focused on environmental sustainability