The head of a local recycling operation adds that residents have become more environmentally aware and would probably be willing to pay for a home recycling service.
Environmental Protection Bureau
But activists say the government is not acting fast enough, or aggressively enough, to restrict the import of single-use plastics, given that the city generates more municipal waste than its neighbours.
Air quality is improving, according to the latest ‘State of the Environment’ survey, but we’re still creating too much rubbish compared to other major cities.
Rapid increases in gas prices on the international market are forcing hikes in Macao with commercial customers bearing the brunt.
Teams from Shanghai, Portugal, Hengqin and Macao add to the excitement; organisers take precautions against undue environmental impact.
Up to MOP 115,000 per vehicle on offer in drive to cut pollution; deadline for applications 15 March next year.
Digital technology to be used to monitor eight squares, 22 properties and 72 streets to fine-tune conservation and improve the conservation mechanism.
Environmental Protection Bureau follows up on prohibition of straws, stirrers and Styrofoam tableware as part of its green eco drive.
Previously a free service, electric charging now costs up to MOP 4.4 per kWh; owners hoping for a better deal in future in line with government’s eco plans.
