SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 10
Download to read offline
Release of the 2021 Annual Report of the Drink Without
Waste campaign


Date: 7/4/2022, 10am


Speakers:
Paul Zimmerman, General Manager of Drink Without Waste Limited
Edwin Lau, Founder and Executive Director of the Green Earth
Harold Yip, Co-founder and Executive Director at SSID and Mil Mill
Harold Yip
Co-founder & Executive Director
Secure Information Disposal
Services Limited
免「廢」暢飲年度報告 2021 傳媒發佈會
Paul Zimmerman
General Manager
Edwin Lau
Founder and Executive Director
The Green Earth
7 April 2022 10:00 a.m.
葉文琪
資訊機密處理有限公司
聯合創辦人及執行董事
司馬文
免「廢」暢飲
總經理
劉祉鋒
綠惜地球
創辦人及總幹事
Annual Report 2021 Press Release
Drink Without Waste
Drink Without Waste
Drink Without Waste 2021 results announcement
● More than 260 million plastic bottles and 7 million liquid cartons were collected in 2021
● HKD$7.97 million expenditure in 2021
● Bulk collection of recyclables from cleaners is the key to success
● Calling on Government to change all water fountains to bottle refills stations
Highlights 2021
Outlook 2022
● 2022 is expected to be a difficult year for recycling due to the pandemic
● Government to report outcome of public consultation on the PRS for plastic beverage containers
Highlights 2021
Drink Without Waste 2021 results announcement
Highlights 2021
Our financials
Highlights 2021
vetted and trusted recycling plants
processed the used bottles
recovered
4
We collected close to 50 million plastic bottles and distributed $4.2 million subsidies in
2021 with a pilot scheme aimed at cleaners.
53
recyclers
mobilised
1000+
cleaners and
collectors
benefitted
$0.05
subsidy per
bottle
in 11 months
Bulk collection of recyclables from cleaners is the key to success
Subsidizing
$0.05
per bottle
Highlights 2021
Bulk collection of recyclables from cleaners is the key to success
Small Material Recovery Facilities (SMRFs)
Places where cleaners collect, sort and consolidate recyclables. These include
refuse rooms, refuse collection points, parking areas, etc.
Calling on Government to change water fountains to
bottle refills stations
Highlights 2021
44 quarantine hotels in Hong Kong
4 bottles of water distributed daily
88,000 bottles are wasted per day
~500 rooms in each hotel
2022 is expected to be a difficult
year for recycling due to measures
related to the pandemic
Outlook 2022
One example:
2. Industry subsidy schemes to grow the recovery of the used beverage containers
1. Government is expected to report the results of the public consultation on a
producer responsibility scheme for plastic beverage containers
Outlook 2022
3.Promote the separation and recycling of used beverage containers
by property managers
4. Award program celebrating cleaners who keep recyclables separate

More Related Content

Similar to Release of the 2021 annual report of the Drink Without Waste campaign

GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"
GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"
GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"GreenBiz Group
 
Business: Paul Reig, WRI, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015
Business: Paul Reig, WRI, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015Business: Paul Reig, WRI, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015
Business: Paul Reig, WRI, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015water-decade
 
coca-cola-business-environmental-social-governance-report-2021.pdf
coca-cola-business-environmental-social-governance-report-2021.pdfcoca-cola-business-environmental-social-governance-report-2021.pdf
coca-cola-business-environmental-social-governance-report-2021.pdfRise29
 
SDG Goal 12.pptx
SDG Goal 12.pptxSDG Goal 12.pptx
SDG Goal 12.pptxMishalAU1
 
2021 beverage trends driving changes pmmi.org
2021 beverage trends driving changes   pmmi.org2021 beverage trends driving changes   pmmi.org
2021 beverage trends driving changes pmmi.orgAlex Nguyen Huu Thien
 
NewBase 08 June-2023 Energy News issue - 1627 by Khaled Al Awadi.pdf
NewBase 08 June-2023  Energy News issue - 1627 by Khaled Al Awadi.pdfNewBase 08 June-2023  Energy News issue - 1627 by Khaled Al Awadi.pdf
NewBase 08 June-2023 Energy News issue - 1627 by Khaled Al Awadi.pdfKhaled Al Awadi
 
Creating Sustainability Plan to Maximize Profits & Create Differentiation
Creating Sustainability Plan to Maximize Profits & Create DifferentiationCreating Sustainability Plan to Maximize Profits & Create Differentiation
Creating Sustainability Plan to Maximize Profits & Create Differentiationkcoemkt
 
2022 pepsico comprehensive ppt including predictions and forecast for future
2022 pepsico comprehensive ppt including predictions and forecast for future2022 pepsico comprehensive ppt including predictions and forecast for future
2022 pepsico comprehensive ppt including predictions and forecast for futurearunzidane
 
Green marketing
Green  marketing  Green  marketing
Green marketing Komal Goyal
 
Organising High Performance Sustainable Events
Organising High Performance Sustainable EventsOrganising High Performance Sustainable Events
Organising High Performance Sustainable EventsGuy Bigwood
 
Addressing debt, climate and nature in post-COVID-19 recovery across Africa
Addressing debt, climate and nature in post-COVID-19 recovery across AfricaAddressing debt, climate and nature in post-COVID-19 recovery across Africa
Addressing debt, climate and nature in post-COVID-19 recovery across AfricaIIED
 
Nature-based solutions: Understanding the lay of the land
Nature-based solutions: Understanding the lay of the landNature-based solutions: Understanding the lay of the land
Nature-based solutions: Understanding the lay of the landWorld Resources Institute (WRI)
 
Please type out the answers.Marketing Plan Wate.docx
Please type out the answers.Marketing Plan Wate.docxPlease type out the answers.Marketing Plan Wate.docx
Please type out the answers.Marketing Plan Wate.docxLeilaniPoolsy
 
#2 - Smart Bins - Returnable Plastic Ecosystem.pdf
#2 - Smart Bins - Returnable Plastic Ecosystem.pdf#2 - Smart Bins - Returnable Plastic Ecosystem.pdf
#2 - Smart Bins - Returnable Plastic Ecosystem.pdfMamoon Ismail Khalid
 
How to shape and execute compelling consumer facing campaigns around water- n...
How to shape and execute compelling consumer facing campaigns around water- n...How to shape and execute compelling consumer facing campaigns around water- n...
How to shape and execute compelling consumer facing campaigns around water- n...Sustainable Brands
 
ceo_guide_to_ce.pdf
ceo_guide_to_ce.pdfceo_guide_to_ce.pdf
ceo_guide_to_ce.pdfWadalberto
 
Clean credit presentation
Clean credit presentationClean credit presentation
Clean credit presentationAmrendra Kumar
 
Innovative financial mechanisms and water related collective action for wate...
Innovative financial mechanisms and water related collective action  for wate...Innovative financial mechanisms and water related collective action  for wate...
Innovative financial mechanisms and water related collective action for wate...GWP Centroamérica
 

Similar to Release of the 2021 annual report of the Drink Without Waste campaign (20)

GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"
GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"
GreenBiz 16 Workshop Slides: "Closing the Loop to Advance a New Economy"
 
Business: Paul Reig, WRI, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015
Business: Paul Reig, WRI, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015Business: Paul Reig, WRI, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015
Business: Paul Reig, WRI, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015
 
coca-cola-business-environmental-social-governance-report-2021.pdf
coca-cola-business-environmental-social-governance-report-2021.pdfcoca-cola-business-environmental-social-governance-report-2021.pdf
coca-cola-business-environmental-social-governance-report-2021.pdf
 
Branding in csr
Branding in csrBranding in csr
Branding in csr
 
SDG Goal 12.pptx
SDG Goal 12.pptxSDG Goal 12.pptx
SDG Goal 12.pptx
 
2021 beverage trends driving changes pmmi.org
2021 beverage trends driving changes   pmmi.org2021 beverage trends driving changes   pmmi.org
2021 beverage trends driving changes pmmi.org
 
NewBase 08 June-2023 Energy News issue - 1627 by Khaled Al Awadi.pdf
NewBase 08 June-2023  Energy News issue - 1627 by Khaled Al Awadi.pdfNewBase 08 June-2023  Energy News issue - 1627 by Khaled Al Awadi.pdf
NewBase 08 June-2023 Energy News issue - 1627 by Khaled Al Awadi.pdf
 
Creating Sustainability Plan to Maximize Profits & Create Differentiation
Creating Sustainability Plan to Maximize Profits & Create DifferentiationCreating Sustainability Plan to Maximize Profits & Create Differentiation
Creating Sustainability Plan to Maximize Profits & Create Differentiation
 
2022 pepsico comprehensive ppt including predictions and forecast for future
2022 pepsico comprehensive ppt including predictions and forecast for future2022 pepsico comprehensive ppt including predictions and forecast for future
2022 pepsico comprehensive ppt including predictions and forecast for future
 
Green Banking
Green Banking Green Banking
Green Banking
 
Green marketing
Green  marketing  Green  marketing
Green marketing
 
Organising High Performance Sustainable Events
Organising High Performance Sustainable EventsOrganising High Performance Sustainable Events
Organising High Performance Sustainable Events
 
Addressing debt, climate and nature in post-COVID-19 recovery across Africa
Addressing debt, climate and nature in post-COVID-19 recovery across AfricaAddressing debt, climate and nature in post-COVID-19 recovery across Africa
Addressing debt, climate and nature in post-COVID-19 recovery across Africa
 
Nature-based solutions: Understanding the lay of the land
Nature-based solutions: Understanding the lay of the landNature-based solutions: Understanding the lay of the land
Nature-based solutions: Understanding the lay of the land
 
Please type out the answers.Marketing Plan Wate.docx
Please type out the answers.Marketing Plan Wate.docxPlease type out the answers.Marketing Plan Wate.docx
Please type out the answers.Marketing Plan Wate.docx
 
#2 - Smart Bins - Returnable Plastic Ecosystem.pdf
#2 - Smart Bins - Returnable Plastic Ecosystem.pdf#2 - Smart Bins - Returnable Plastic Ecosystem.pdf
#2 - Smart Bins - Returnable Plastic Ecosystem.pdf
 
How to shape and execute compelling consumer facing campaigns around water- n...
How to shape and execute compelling consumer facing campaigns around water- n...How to shape and execute compelling consumer facing campaigns around water- n...
How to shape and execute compelling consumer facing campaigns around water- n...
 
ceo_guide_to_ce.pdf
ceo_guide_to_ce.pdfceo_guide_to_ce.pdf
ceo_guide_to_ce.pdf
 
Clean credit presentation
Clean credit presentationClean credit presentation
Clean credit presentation
 
Innovative financial mechanisms and water related collective action for wate...
Innovative financial mechanisms and water related collective action  for wate...Innovative financial mechanisms and water related collective action  for wate...
Innovative financial mechanisms and water related collective action for wate...
 

Recently uploaded

Global warming, Types, Causes and Effects.
Global warming, Types, Causes and Effects.Global warming, Types, Causes and Effects.
Global warming, Types, Causes and Effects.meenakshiii2706
 
Palynology: History, branches, basic principles and application, collection o...
Palynology: History, branches, basic principles and application, collection o...Palynology: History, branches, basic principles and application, collection o...
Palynology: History, branches, basic principles and application, collection o...Sangram Sahoo
 
Urban Farming: 3 Benefits, Challenges & The Rise of Green Cities | CIO Women ...
Urban Farming: 3 Benefits, Challenges & The Rise of Green Cities | CIO Women ...Urban Farming: 3 Benefits, Challenges & The Rise of Green Cities | CIO Women ...
Urban Farming: 3 Benefits, Challenges & The Rise of Green Cities | CIO Women ...CIOWomenMagazine
 
2024-05-08 Composting at Home 101 for the Rotary Club of Pinecrest.pptx
2024-05-08 Composting at Home 101 for the Rotary Club of Pinecrest.pptx2024-05-08 Composting at Home 101 for the Rotary Club of Pinecrest.pptx
2024-05-08 Composting at Home 101 for the Rotary Club of Pinecrest.pptxEllen Book
 
slidesgo-maximizing-sustainability-the-case-for-plastic-reuse
slidesgo-maximizing-sustainability-the-case-for-plastic-reuseslidesgo-maximizing-sustainability-the-case-for-plastic-reuse
slidesgo-maximizing-sustainability-the-case-for-plastic-reusedhanalakshmi88488
 
ADBB 5cladba Precursor JWH018 +85244677121
ADBB 5cladba Precursor JWH018 +85244677121ADBB 5cladba Precursor JWH018 +85244677121
ADBB 5cladba Precursor JWH018 +85244677121leephoebe968
 
一比一原版(UMiami毕业证书)迈阿密大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(UMiami毕业证书)迈阿密大学毕业证如何办理一比一原版(UMiami毕业证书)迈阿密大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(UMiami毕业证书)迈阿密大学毕业证如何办理zubnm
 
Yil Me Hu Spring 2024 - Nisqually Salmon Recovery Newsletter
Yil Me Hu Spring 2024 - Nisqually Salmon Recovery NewsletterYil Me Hu Spring 2024 - Nisqually Salmon Recovery Newsletter
Yil Me Hu Spring 2024 - Nisqually Salmon Recovery NewsletterNisqually River Council
 
NO1 Pakistan Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Expert Specialist In UK Kala I...
NO1 Pakistan Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Expert Specialist In UK Kala I...NO1 Pakistan Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Expert Specialist In UK Kala I...
NO1 Pakistan Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Expert Specialist In UK Kala I...Amil Baba Dawood bangali
 
Christmas Palm Trees in Florida The Ultimate Guide to Festive Landscaping wit...
Christmas Palm Trees in Florida The Ultimate Guide to Festive Landscaping wit...Christmas Palm Trees in Florida The Ultimate Guide to Festive Landscaping wit...
Christmas Palm Trees in Florida The Ultimate Guide to Festive Landscaping wit...EvergladesFarm
 
cg1.docx꧁❤ Gwalior Get the most entertaining, Call,,Girls and Lovely Girl 825...
cg1.docx꧁❤ Gwalior Get the most entertaining, Call,,Girls and Lovely Girl 825...cg1.docx꧁❤ Gwalior Get the most entertaining, Call,,Girls and Lovely Girl 825...
cg1.docx꧁❤ Gwalior Get the most entertaining, Call,,Girls and Lovely Girl 825...meghakumariji156
 
My Museum presentation by Jamilyn Gonzalez
My Museum presentation by Jamilyn GonzalezMy Museum presentation by Jamilyn Gonzalez
My Museum presentation by Jamilyn Gonzalezjamilyngonzalez24
 
Town and Country Planning-he term 'town planning' first appeared in 1906 and ...
Town and Country Planning-he term 'town planning' first appeared in 1906 and ...Town and Country Planning-he term 'town planning' first appeared in 1906 and ...
Town and Country Planning-he term 'town planning' first appeared in 1906 and ...Ange Felix NSANZIYERA
 
Hertwich_EnvironmentalImpacts_BuildingsGRO.pptx
Hertwich_EnvironmentalImpacts_BuildingsGRO.pptxHertwich_EnvironmentalImpacts_BuildingsGRO.pptx
Hertwich_EnvironmentalImpacts_BuildingsGRO.pptxEdgar Hertwich
 
A Complete Guide to Understanding Air Quality Monitoring.pptx
A Complete Guide to Understanding Air Quality Monitoring.pptxA Complete Guide to Understanding Air Quality Monitoring.pptx
A Complete Guide to Understanding Air Quality Monitoring.pptxArabcalUAE
 
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in Transportation - An Introduction
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in Transportation - An IntroductionFuel Cells and Hydrogen in Transportation - An Introduction
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in Transportation - An IntroductionGlenn Rambach
 
CAUSES,EFFECTS,CONTROL OF DEFORESTATION.pptx
CAUSES,EFFECTS,CONTROL OF DEFORESTATION.pptxCAUSES,EFFECTS,CONTROL OF DEFORESTATION.pptx
CAUSES,EFFECTS,CONTROL OF DEFORESTATION.pptxSangram Sahoo
 
Heavy metals with their causes and effect.ppt
Heavy metals with their causes and effect.pptHeavy metals with their causes and effect.ppt
Heavy metals with their causes and effect.pptSycoQueen11
 
Mastering Sustainable Living: Your Comprehensive Guide to Greener Choices in ...
Mastering Sustainable Living: Your Comprehensive Guide to Greener Choices in ...Mastering Sustainable Living: Your Comprehensive Guide to Greener Choices in ...
Mastering Sustainable Living: Your Comprehensive Guide to Greener Choices in ...Muhammad Hashim
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Global warming, Types, Causes and Effects.
Global warming, Types, Causes and Effects.Global warming, Types, Causes and Effects.
Global warming, Types, Causes and Effects.
 
Palynology: History, branches, basic principles and application, collection o...
Palynology: History, branches, basic principles and application, collection o...Palynology: History, branches, basic principles and application, collection o...
Palynology: History, branches, basic principles and application, collection o...
 
Urban Farming: 3 Benefits, Challenges & The Rise of Green Cities | CIO Women ...
Urban Farming: 3 Benefits, Challenges & The Rise of Green Cities | CIO Women ...Urban Farming: 3 Benefits, Challenges & The Rise of Green Cities | CIO Women ...
Urban Farming: 3 Benefits, Challenges & The Rise of Green Cities | CIO Women ...
 
2024-05-08 Composting at Home 101 for the Rotary Club of Pinecrest.pptx
2024-05-08 Composting at Home 101 for the Rotary Club of Pinecrest.pptx2024-05-08 Composting at Home 101 for the Rotary Club of Pinecrest.pptx
2024-05-08 Composting at Home 101 for the Rotary Club of Pinecrest.pptx
 
slidesgo-maximizing-sustainability-the-case-for-plastic-reuse
slidesgo-maximizing-sustainability-the-case-for-plastic-reuseslidesgo-maximizing-sustainability-the-case-for-plastic-reuse
slidesgo-maximizing-sustainability-the-case-for-plastic-reuse
 
ADBB 5cladba Precursor JWH018 +85244677121
ADBB 5cladba Precursor JWH018 +85244677121ADBB 5cladba Precursor JWH018 +85244677121
ADBB 5cladba Precursor JWH018 +85244677121
 
一比一原版(UMiami毕业证书)迈阿密大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(UMiami毕业证书)迈阿密大学毕业证如何办理一比一原版(UMiami毕业证书)迈阿密大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(UMiami毕业证书)迈阿密大学毕业证如何办理
 
Yil Me Hu Spring 2024 - Nisqually Salmon Recovery Newsletter
Yil Me Hu Spring 2024 - Nisqually Salmon Recovery NewsletterYil Me Hu Spring 2024 - Nisqually Salmon Recovery Newsletter
Yil Me Hu Spring 2024 - Nisqually Salmon Recovery Newsletter
 
NO1 Pakistan Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Expert Specialist In UK Kala I...
NO1 Pakistan Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Expert Specialist In UK Kala I...NO1 Pakistan Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Expert Specialist In UK Kala I...
NO1 Pakistan Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Expert Specialist In UK Kala I...
 
Christmas Palm Trees in Florida The Ultimate Guide to Festive Landscaping wit...
Christmas Palm Trees in Florida The Ultimate Guide to Festive Landscaping wit...Christmas Palm Trees in Florida The Ultimate Guide to Festive Landscaping wit...
Christmas Palm Trees in Florida The Ultimate Guide to Festive Landscaping wit...
 
cg1.docx꧁❤ Gwalior Get the most entertaining, Call,,Girls and Lovely Girl 825...
cg1.docx꧁❤ Gwalior Get the most entertaining, Call,,Girls and Lovely Girl 825...cg1.docx꧁❤ Gwalior Get the most entertaining, Call,,Girls and Lovely Girl 825...
cg1.docx꧁❤ Gwalior Get the most entertaining, Call,,Girls and Lovely Girl 825...
 
Jumping Scales and Producing peripheries.pptx
Jumping Scales and Producing peripheries.pptxJumping Scales and Producing peripheries.pptx
Jumping Scales and Producing peripheries.pptx
 
My Museum presentation by Jamilyn Gonzalez
My Museum presentation by Jamilyn GonzalezMy Museum presentation by Jamilyn Gonzalez
My Museum presentation by Jamilyn Gonzalez
 
Town and Country Planning-he term 'town planning' first appeared in 1906 and ...
Town and Country Planning-he term 'town planning' first appeared in 1906 and ...Town and Country Planning-he term 'town planning' first appeared in 1906 and ...
Town and Country Planning-he term 'town planning' first appeared in 1906 and ...
 
Hertwich_EnvironmentalImpacts_BuildingsGRO.pptx
Hertwich_EnvironmentalImpacts_BuildingsGRO.pptxHertwich_EnvironmentalImpacts_BuildingsGRO.pptx
Hertwich_EnvironmentalImpacts_BuildingsGRO.pptx
 
A Complete Guide to Understanding Air Quality Monitoring.pptx
A Complete Guide to Understanding Air Quality Monitoring.pptxA Complete Guide to Understanding Air Quality Monitoring.pptx
A Complete Guide to Understanding Air Quality Monitoring.pptx
 
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in Transportation - An Introduction
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in Transportation - An IntroductionFuel Cells and Hydrogen in Transportation - An Introduction
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in Transportation - An Introduction
 
CAUSES,EFFECTS,CONTROL OF DEFORESTATION.pptx
CAUSES,EFFECTS,CONTROL OF DEFORESTATION.pptxCAUSES,EFFECTS,CONTROL OF DEFORESTATION.pptx
CAUSES,EFFECTS,CONTROL OF DEFORESTATION.pptx
 
Heavy metals with their causes and effect.ppt
Heavy metals with their causes and effect.pptHeavy metals with their causes and effect.ppt
Heavy metals with their causes and effect.ppt
 
Mastering Sustainable Living: Your Comprehensive Guide to Greener Choices in ...
Mastering Sustainable Living: Your Comprehensive Guide to Greener Choices in ...Mastering Sustainable Living: Your Comprehensive Guide to Greener Choices in ...
Mastering Sustainable Living: Your Comprehensive Guide to Greener Choices in ...
 

Release of the 2021 annual report of the Drink Without Waste campaign

  • 1. Release of the 2021 Annual Report of the Drink Without Waste campaign Date: 7/4/2022, 10am Speakers: Paul Zimmerman, General Manager of Drink Without Waste Limited Edwin Lau, Founder and Executive Director of the Green Earth Harold Yip, Co-founder and Executive Director at SSID and Mil Mill
  • 2. Harold Yip Co-founder & Executive Director Secure Information Disposal Services Limited 免「廢」暢飲年度報告 2021 傳媒發佈會 Paul Zimmerman General Manager Edwin Lau Founder and Executive Director The Green Earth 7 April 2022 10:00 a.m. 葉文琪 資訊機密處理有限公司 聯合創辦人及執行董事 司馬文 免「廢」暢飲 總經理 劉祉鋒 綠惜地球 創辦人及總幹事 Annual Report 2021 Press Release Drink Without Waste Drink Without Waste
  • 3. Drink Without Waste 2021 results announcement ● More than 260 million plastic bottles and 7 million liquid cartons were collected in 2021 ● HKD$7.97 million expenditure in 2021 ● Bulk collection of recyclables from cleaners is the key to success ● Calling on Government to change all water fountains to bottle refills stations Highlights 2021 Outlook 2022 ● 2022 is expected to be a difficult year for recycling due to the pandemic ● Government to report outcome of public consultation on the PRS for plastic beverage containers
  • 4. Highlights 2021 Drink Without Waste 2021 results announcement
  • 6. Highlights 2021 vetted and trusted recycling plants processed the used bottles recovered 4 We collected close to 50 million plastic bottles and distributed $4.2 million subsidies in 2021 with a pilot scheme aimed at cleaners. 53 recyclers mobilised 1000+ cleaners and collectors benefitted $0.05 subsidy per bottle in 11 months Bulk collection of recyclables from cleaners is the key to success Subsidizing $0.05 per bottle
  • 7. Highlights 2021 Bulk collection of recyclables from cleaners is the key to success Small Material Recovery Facilities (SMRFs) Places where cleaners collect, sort and consolidate recyclables. These include refuse rooms, refuse collection points, parking areas, etc.
  • 8. Calling on Government to change water fountains to bottle refills stations Highlights 2021
  • 9. 44 quarantine hotels in Hong Kong 4 bottles of water distributed daily 88,000 bottles are wasted per day ~500 rooms in each hotel 2022 is expected to be a difficult year for recycling due to measures related to the pandemic Outlook 2022 One example:
  • 10. 2. Industry subsidy schemes to grow the recovery of the used beverage containers 1. Government is expected to report the results of the public consultation on a producer responsibility scheme for plastic beverage containers Outlook 2022 3.Promote the separation and recycling of used beverage containers by property managers 4. Award program celebrating cleaners who keep recyclables separate