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    News: 2024.04.16

    He Minjie: Garbage levy has counterproductive effects - Ming Pao Finance Network

    Secretary for the Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan admitted that nearly 80% to 90% of participants were willing to register to receive free designated garbage bags in the first week, but the actual usage rate was only 20% to 50%. This shows that the garbage levy policy did not achieve the expected results in the early stages of implementation.

    If the garbage levy is enforced as scheduled, it may cause more "uncontrollable consequences." This may include citizens dumping rubbish on the streets or finding other ways to get rid of rubbish, exacerbating environmental problems.

    Citizens reacted mixedly

    Citizens have mixed reactions to the garbage levy policy. Some people support this policy and believe that they should be responsible for the waste they generate. However, some people believe that the government should provide more waste disposal options instead of simply charging.

    The government should adjust policies

    Faced with the controversy caused by the garbage levy policy, the government should re-evaluate and adjust the policy. More publicity and education may be needed to make citizens aware of the importance of waste disposal and to provide more convenient waste sorting and recycling services.

    Conclusion

    Keeping the environment clean is everyone's responsibility. The government and citizens should work together to find effective ways to solve the garbage problem. I hope the government can listen to the opinions of citizens and formulate policies that are more in line with the actual situation to make Hong Kong more beautiful.