Hong Kong moves to curb flow of high liquid content waste in landfills

Hong Kong's Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is working to reduce the amount of high liquid content waste, including expired drinks, personal care products, and detergents, being sent to landfills. This initiative aims to prevent toxic leakage and protect local waters and coastlines. Conservationists support the move, believing it will have environmental benefits. However, the retail sector has voiced concerns about potential increases in recycling and manpower costs, which could be passed on to consumers. The EPD has been discussing alternative disposal methods with industry stakeholders since early this year to progressively decrease this type of waste.