After the initial success of the introduction of the HKD 50c plastic bag levy in July 2009 the government has announced that it plans to increase this levy from the 3300 initial businesses (mainly supermarkets) to include all retailers that give out plastic shopping...
Today I was down the beach walking with my 8yr old son when he turned and said to me excitedly "Mum I found a secret way through the bushes to get to a rocky outcrop. All you have to do is follow the polystyrene path!" He said this in such a matter of fact way ......
Two weeks ago I was half of a duo guest speaking to 100+ year 6 students at a Hong Kong school. Halfway through the talk one of the boys raised his hand and exclaimed incredulously "Do you know they charge you 50c now for a plastic bag?" I said "I know, isn't it...