About the Guidebook
As Asia's world city, Hong Kong hosts different types of colourful and exciting events every year, ranging from cultural celebrations, festivals, entertainment, shopping, sports and dining events, during which huge amount of waste is generated. Early planning on waste management can help to minimise waste for disposal and lessen waste disposal cost after the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Charging Scheme is in place. This Waste Reduction Guidebook aims to assist event organisers and other related stakeholders in developing strategies, plans and measures on waste reduction and recycling, with practical examples from local and overseas cases as illustration.
The following event organisers were awarded the Green Event Certificate in recognition of their commitment in making their event greener following the suggestions in the Guidebook:
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Hong Kong Rugby Union Organiser of Cathay Pacific/ HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2017 & 2018 |
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Hong Kong Tourism Board Organiser of Wine&Dine Festival 2017 |
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Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association Organiser of New World Harbour Race 2017 |
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Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association Organiser of Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2018 |
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The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong Organiser of The 52nd Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo |
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Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Organiser of 2018 Lunar New Year Fairs |
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Mong Kok Kai Fong Association Organiser of The 14thTai Kok Tsui Temple Fair |
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Leisure and Cultural Services Department Organiser of Hong Kong Flower Show 2018 |
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Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Organiser of FarmFest 2018 |
Read the Waste Reduction Guidebook for Large Scale Event Organisers:
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