Nature works student leaders tackle food waste and. Why ship owners responsibility to ensure sustainable ship recycling needs to go beyond flag state jurisdiction briefing paper. The volume of food waste has doubled in the last 5 years the remaining capacities of hong kong s three landfills will be exhaust supermarkets dispose 29 tonnes of edible food per day compared with taiwan and korea, the food waste in hong kong reached 20 to 30% higher. Technical guidelines for food waste recycling projects in housing. Owing to the increase of population and the diningout habits of hong kong people, food waste production is continuously on the. Hong kong 2015 waste statistics at a glance municipal solid waste msw 35% recoveredforrecycling 65% disposed of at landfills at a rate of 1. Nevertheless, this makes the problem of food waste ever more serious. It is expected that the three strategic landfills in hong kong will be exhausted by 2020. Ship recycling waste environment european commission. To enter into force, the hong kong convention needs to be ratified by at least 15 major flag and recycling countries to enter into force.
Thousands of smalltime scrap collectors in hong kong sell waste to traders to be processed and exported to. The imo ship recycling regulations a perspective by dr nikos mikelis. The eu srr and the hkc, both statutory requirements, place responsibility on ship owners, ship builders, suppliers, recycling facilities and national authorities to ensure the safe and environmentally viable management of hazardous materials hazmats as well as the sustainable recycling of ships. According to a study, hong kong people spend 350 billion hkd on dining out each year. The trashpresso consists of a 12 m container housing a solid waste processing line. In the densely populated hong kong, waste is a complex issue. Hong kong government cant meet food waste target at new. Zerowaste, packagingfree hong kong food store takes on. Soup waste is piling up in hong kongs landfills coconuts. Landfill is hong kongs sole means of fw disposal currently, rising concerns about the depletion of the territorys landfill capacity and other environmental impacts. Hong kong institute of qualified environmental professionals limited author. Hong kong disneyland resort hkdl continues to play a pivotal role in fostering the development of hong kong as a top tourist destination for. Hong kong faces growing mountain of waste in wake of.
The group is actively supporting food waste reduction initiatives organized by ngos and is currently participating in the following schemes. Dao drainage services department, the government of the hong kong special administrative region, hong kong abstract. Big data analytics to identify illegal construction waste. From 2018 to 2020, about 820 million cubic metres of water is to be transported to hong kong each year. The hong kong convention intends to address all the issues around ship recycling.
We have the opportunity to make hkust the sustainability showcase of hong kong, but we. This article appeared in the south china morning post print edition as. Local ngo food grace teamed up with hong kong universitys college of international education to examine food waste generated by 600 local families. The gaia air quality monitoring stations are using hightech laser particle sensors to measure in realtime pm2. As one of the worlds most famed culinary capitals, hong kong is home to thousands of restaurants. If you are a professor, consider integrating sustainability into your teaching courses. Environmentalists say the need to phase out the use of disposable packaging is especially pressing locally given the citys acute shortage of land.
Nov 15, 20 clearly, there is a case for food waste management in hong kong. The imo has in 2009 adopted the hong kong international convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. Application forms environmental protection department. Its also the food that restaurant produces and continue reading infographic hong kongs food waste.
In accordance with regulation 82 of the hong kong convention, a ship destined to be recycled should minimise the amounts of operationally generated waste in the period prior to entering the ship recycling facility. Clearly, there is a case for food waste management in hong kong. Students are learning the need to cut down on leftovers. The volume of food waste generated surges with the substantial economic and population growth. Hong kong international convention for the safe and. Spore mobile recycling plant gives plastic new life. Foodwastepolicyeng a food waste yard waste plan for hong. Hong kongers make 900,000 bowls of soup a day on average which translates into mountains of waste in landfills, according to a new study. Food waste collection and recycling for valueadded products.
Using the possibility offered by article 12 of the hong. The characteristics of household food waste in hong kong and. Sources include fast food chains, chinese restaurants, hotels, bakeries, supermarkets, markets, food producers etc. Introduction renowned as the food paradise, people all over the world come to hong kong for the food here. Good management practices on food waste reductionleaflet. Hong kong institute of qualified environmental professionals. By 2019, its existing landfills are expected to be full. Once connected, air pollution levels are reported instantaneously and in realtime on our maps. Study of policies and regulations for waste management in. In consideration of the food waste management environment and community needs in hong kong, as well as with reference to the food waste management systems in cities such as linkoping in sweden and oslo in norway, a. Nevertheless, hong kongs ratio of waste reduction at source is still far behind its counterparts. What i mean by food waste isnt just the food that you scrape away at the end of a meal, being too full or too dissatisfied with the food to finish it. In a single year, the volume can soar to over 1 million tonnes, which is equivalent to the weight of 70,000 double decker buses. Reducing food waste disposal at landfills is an important part of the governments plan for waste management and the administration has adopted a multipronged approach to tackle hong kong s food waste problem, with main focus on avoidance of food waste generation and reduction at source.
One group of students made their ideas heard at the nature works hong kong, an educational and environmental programme offered by the nature conservancy. The waste disposal ordinance wdo provides a framework for control on the collection, treatment and disposal of all waste types. Exporting recyclables is not a longterm solution to hong. Even though it rains a lot in hong kong, healthy drinkable water is a scarce resource. Share your campus sustainability ideas or project initiatives with the sustainability unit. The flag of colonial hong kong underwent several changes from then until 1997.
Facing criticism for the underestimation of the projects construction costs, assistant director of the environmental protection department elvis au waikwong explained that the project was the first of its kind in hong kong. Hong kong faces growing mountain of waste in wake of china. Its common knowledge to everyone that we produce waste. The regulation also includes additional safety and environmental requirements, as authorised by article 12 of the convention. Hong kong released in march 20 with a view to bringing improvement to the air quality and broadly achieving the aqos by 2020. Hongkong international theme parks ltd ep010592000c operational waste management plan operational waste management plan for the hong kong disneyland resort. The council on the feasibility of a financial instrument. To make a declaration of conflict of interest, i am a lover of food and like to taste different cuisines. In hong kong, the adverse environmental impacts of construction waste resulting from creation of its impressive built environment are a grave concern. On a daily basis, 3,200 tons of food waste, representing 37 per cent of hong kong s total solid waste is produced, with 900 tons from businesses. Now, more people are taking up grandmas message, and saying no to food waste. From the meal we could not finish, to the fruit peel or egg shells that we usually throw away, we contribute significantly to the food waste problem. According to the environmental protection department epd of hong kong, in 2012, 9,278 tons of municipal solid waste msw was disposed of at landfills every day. Hong kong owtf phase 1 design build operate tender cost per.
Food waste disposer suppliers and manufacturers directory source a large selection of food waste disposer products at waste disposer,hospital waste disposal machine,plastic disposable food box from hong kong s. The remaining 30% of food waste originates from commercial and industrial activities, among which food production is the major culprit. Environmental protection department,content page,highlights,events and activities,press releases,application forms. A proposed framework of food waste collection and recycling. Almost 90% of the waste in caterers and restaurant bins is potentially recyclable, reusable or compostable. More information on global ship recycling policies can be found here.
Food safety guidelines for food recovery eng 12mar2014. Hong kong is a densely populated area located in the southeastern coast of china. Foodwastepolicyeng a food waste yard waste plan for. Feb 07, 2018 on january 1st, china banned imports of 24 kinds of trash and the move is wrecking havoc on hong kong. Legal compliance and implementation of the circular. The government has introduced waste management schemes and is working to educate the public on the subject. The hong kong disneyland resort revision b prepared by hongkong international theme parks limited. To make better use of the food resources available in the community, food recovery, i. Study of policies and regulations for waste management in china and potential for application in the u. Disposal of total solid waste at landfills from 20 to 2017by main waste category. View notes foodwastepolicyeng from science 768 at khu space community college. The situation of food waste disposal in hong kong has become more serious in recent years.
Between our 87 michelinstarred restaurants, exquisite upscale dining, traditional chinese eateries, trendy popup cafes, and glorious holeinthewall joints, hong kong is a city that loves to eat. Its especially bad in hong kong, where our landfills are already overflowing. In hong kong, over 3,000 tonnes of food waste is produced every day. By reducing waste thoroughly at source and practicing sustainable development, hong kong can become a green community soon. Supermarkets dumping 29 tonnes of food a day south china. As a city with a dense population, hong kong is facing a severe problem of food waste. Marine traffic risk assessment for hong kong waters mara study pdf selfassessment report of flag state performance of hong kong, china. Jan 21, 20 nestled among the granite peaks of eastern hong kong a new, manmade mountain is emerging.
Singapore making recycling fun and sexy is what taiwanese entrepreneur arthur huang hopes to achieve through his mini trashpresso a mobile recycling plant that converts plastic waste into consumer products such as coasters and candlemakers. The industry generates 900 tonnes of food waste per day data for 2009. W no waste offers you sustainable products for a zero waste lifestyle. Why ship owners responsibility to ensure sustainable ship. On january 1st, china banned imports of 24 kinds of trash and the move is wrecking havoc on hong kong.
The dark side of our foodiecrazed world is that our gluttonous city also has a bad rap for. Monthly average of 110k kg of food waste are collected at factories for recycling, which helps reduce green house gas emission by about 25,500kgco 2eq. Paper 6% aluminiumtin 6% cardboard 6% soiled paper 12% other 14% glass 16% plastics 18% food 22% what are you throwing away. Reporting requirements 22 figures figure 1 location plan for the hong kong disneyland resort. In the short to mediumterm, the industry has to develop a greater capacity for processing waste recyclables into highergrade commodities, by for. Monitoring of solid waste in hong kong waste statistics for 2017. Recycling non edible food waste results at factories. Explanations on the basic law of the hong kong special administrative region of the peoples republic of china draft and its related documents addressing the third session of the seventh national peoples congress on march 28, 1990.
The volume of food waste has doubled in the last 5 years the remaining capacities of hong kongs three landfills will be exhaust supermarkets dispose 29 tonnes of edible food per day compared with taiwan and korea, the food waste in hong kong reached 20 to 30% higher. In early 2005, china made one of largest statesponsored. Nestled among the granite peaks of eastern hong kong a. How hong kongs fastfood restaurants serve up a mountain. If the operationally generated waste is intended for. About 3600 tonnes food waste are discarded in the landfills in hong kong daily. Food waste collection and recycling for valueadded. The drainage services department dsd of the government of the hong kong special.
Recycling food waste young post south china morning post. The hong kong international convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships, or hong kong convention is a mulitateral convention adopted in 2009, which has not entered into force. Despite frequent reports of rising demand for handouts at food banks, hong kong s four supermarket chains are throwing out 29 tonnes of edible food every day, according to a study by a local green. Monitoring of solid waste in hong kong 1997 english version only pdf. Designs of the regional flag and regional emblem of the hong kong special administrative region. Monitoring of solid waste in hong kong waste statistics for 2011. The conference that created the convention was attended by 63 countries, and overseen by the international maritime organization imo the convention has been designed to improve the health and. This is particularly true in hong kong where over 1. As in other states and territories, construction waste in hong kong. Feb 05, 2018 zero waste, packagingfree hong kong food store takes on supermarkets with ecofriendly goods. In 2014 the environment bureau enb issued a food waste and yard waste plan for hong kong 20142022, which set a target. Reuters describes a growing mountain of waste piling up in a city that recycles. In recent years, there have been growing concerns about food waste and related environmental costs in hong kong.
China, hong kong special administrative region china, macao special administrative region democratic peoples republic of korea japan mongolia republic of korea southern asia afghanistan bangladesh bhutan india iran islamic republic of maldives nepal pakistan sri lanka southeastern asia brunei darussalam cambodia indonesia. Ideas on energy conservation, waste management, renewable energy, water saving or student engagement are warmly welcomed. Inventory of hazardous materials and ship recycling dnv gl. The final report of the steering committee on systemic reform of the marine department pdf environmental report 2018 pdf marine industrial accident statistical reports. The hong kong convention has not entered into force. This definitely creates lots of economics benefits for hong kong. Reducing food waste is everyones concernhongkong comment. Support to the impact assessment of a new legislative proposal on. Sorting, collecting and transferring the food waste all involve new resources, she said. Unfair to compare onestage uk example with hong kong waste plant friday, 28 march, 2014, 3. But how much food waste do we produce in hong kong. Use of union flag 18431871 in 1843, a seal representing hong kong was instituted. Make hong kongs landfills meatfree and end supermarket waste. Waste reduction at source and green community the problem of municipal solid waste has been troubling hong kong.
Hong kong international airport into a threerunway system environmental impact assessment 4. Expansion of hong kong international airport into a three. The amount of food waste from the commercial and industry sectors increased from 400 tonnes in 2002 to 1033 tonnes in 2014. Nestled among the granite peaks of eastern hong kong a new, manmade mountain is emerging.
Food waste is the major constituent of the municipal solid waste in hong kong. The annual dongjiang water supply has fed almost 70 80% of hong kong s total demand since the late 90s. Food waste recycling typically involves a threestep strategy that includes. Prior to hong kong s transfer of sovereignty, the flag of hong kong was a colonial blue ensign flag. Growing up in hong kong, we seem to take water for. Every day, hong kong produces 3,584 tonnes of leftovers which make up one third of our overall waste.
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