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From 1970 to 1990s
Plastic waste generation more than tripled
Reflecting a similar rise in plastic production
In the Early 2000s
The amount of plastic waste we generated rose more in a single decade than it had in the previous 40 years.
Today...
We produce about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste every year.
All plastics produced are used in
Approximately 36 per cent of all plastics produced are used in packaging, including single-use plastic products for food and beverage containers
Approximately 85 per cent of which ends up in landfills or as unregulated waste.
Our planet is choking on plastic...
It is time to change how we produce, consume and dispose of the plastic we use.
Since 2013, Green Council has designated the United Nations' World Environment Day on the 5th of June as "Hong Kong Green Day" to raise public awareness on environmental protection, and it has become a major annual environmental event in Hong Kong.
The focus of World Environment Day this year is #BeatPlasticPollution.
Hong Kong Green Day 2023 Sponsor
Hong Kong Green Day 2023 Highlights
Hong Kong Green Day 2023 Kickoff Ceremony
Hong Kong Green Day 2023 Closing Ceremony & Upcycling 993 Competition
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