"Each day the equivalent weight of two A380 Airbus planes is discarded" in domestic waste, says Lisa Christensen, co-founder of the Hong Kong Cleanup initiative. -AFP
HONG KONG: A little girl shrieks with excitement as she strolls along the beach: “Oh look mummy. Hong Kong snow.” Despite the cold snap what she’s pointing to is not a meteorological anomaly -- but in fact swathes of polystyrene thrown out as rubbish.
The city is suffocating under a film of plastic: “Each day the equivalent weight of two A380 Airbus planes is discarded” in domestic waste, says Lisa Christensen, co-founder of HK Clean Up initiative.
Already a subscriber? Log in
The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
