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CLUB NEWS<br />
Embracing Eco-Responsibility:<br />
HKFC’S COMMITMENT<br />
TO A GREENER FUTURE<br />
The "Product Eco-responsibility (Amendment) Bill 2023"<br />
has officially come into effect in April. This legislation<br />
regulates the use of disposable plastic tableware and<br />
other plastic products, aiming to reduce waste and promote<br />
environmental sustainability. Our Club has wholeheartedly<br />
embraced this initiative, ensuring full compliance with the<br />
government's policy. Together, we can make a significant<br />
impact in reducing plastic waste and preserving our planet<br />
for future generations.<br />
ADHERING TO THE NEW REGULATIONS<br />
Effective immediately, the Club will no longer distribute for<br />
free a range of disposable plastic products in our F&B outlets<br />
and changing rooms.<br />
Please refer to https://rb.gy/trltt0 for the government<br />
announcement on the regulation and the list of affected items.<br />
WASTE AND RECYCLE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES<br />
In addition to complying with the government's regulations,<br />
the Club has taken proactive steps to enhance waste and<br />
recycle management. The Club now facilitates the collection<br />
of various items, ensuring they are properly handled. These<br />
include food waste, used cooking oil, glass bottles, plastic<br />
bottles, tins and metals, cardboard paper, electronic devices,<br />
old tools, and old uniforms and linens. All waste is diligently<br />
sorted and collected in designated areas.<br />
ANTICIPATING THE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE<br />
CHARGING SCHEME<br />
We eagerly await further announcements from the<br />
government regarding the implementation of the Municipal<br />
Solid Waste (MSW) charging scheme, which is anticipated to<br />
commence on 1st August.<br />
In preparation for this scheme, the Club has devised a<br />
comprehensive plan to further enhance waste management<br />
practices. Under the MSW charging scheme, waste will be<br />
sorted in the back of the house, with different materials<br />
collected by specialised handlers. This approach eliminates<br />
the need for extra bins and bags, and will facilitate efficient<br />
waste sorting. By implementing sorting and crushing<br />
methods, the Club aims to reduce all kinds of waste, resulting<br />
in more desirable result.<br />
MAY <strong>2024</strong> 7
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