Number of green burials quadruples over past decade as Hong Kong authorities look to promote scattering of ashes in designated gardens, sea

The number of Hongkongers choosing green burials over traditional ones has quadrupled over the past decade, but authorities say more efforts are needed to encourage residents to switch to more sustainable methods.

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, which is in charge of after-death arrangements, said on Tuesday that the proportion of residents opting for a green burial had increased by 10 per cent since the government introduced the option in 2011.