Friday, April 14, 2006

Hong Kongers saying no to plastic bags for a day

Hong Kong holds its first No Plastic Bag Day on April 15 as part of city-wide efforts to go green.

More than 1,200 retailers have signed up to charge 7 US cents for each bag, instead of offering them for free as they usually do.

The one-day experiment may become a permanent measure in hong kong. It is a good example to be followed by all countries, especially the low lying countries vulnerable to sea level rises consequent to global warming.

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