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#HKU Waste Reduction
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re Campaign aims to reduce on-campus solid waste to prepare for the implementation of Municipal Solid Waste Charging Policy and support the vision of Waste Blueprint for Hong Kong 2035 set out by the government.
For greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, The University of Hong Kong's Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions decreased to 106,014 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e), while Scope 3 GHG emissions stood at 5,189 tCO2e in academic year 2024/25. Compared with the 2017/18 baseline year, when Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totalled 121,509 tCO₂e, this represents a 13% reduction. All emissions are calculated and reported in accordance with the Guidelines to Account for and Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals for Buildings (Commercial, Residential or Institutional Purposes) in Hong Kong, published by the Environment and Ecology Bureau (formerly the Environmental Protection Department) and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government.
Milestones on Waste Reduction
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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
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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
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