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75% of Hong Kong's Waste Remains Unclassified, Alarms Activists

1/26/2026

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In Hong Kong, about 75% of paper waste and 40% of plastic waste sent to landfills remain unclassified, alarming environmentalists.
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) says no changes are needed to its waste-tracking system, arguing it understands the unclassified waste.
Advocacy group The Green Earth urges comprehensive waste data to inform reduction policies and public engagement.
Their 2023 report indicates the "others" category saw minimal improvement in 2024.

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In Hong Kong, about 75% of paper waste and 40% of plastic waste sent to landfills remain unclassified, alarming environmentalists.
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) says no changes are needed to its waste-tracking system, arguing it understands the unclassified waste.
Advocacy group The Green Earth urges comprehensive waste data to inform reduction policies and public engagement.
Their 2023 report indicates the "others" category saw minimal improvement in 2024.