Eight Million

Hong Kong’s tall buildings, narrow streets and small retailers present a challenge for plastic beverage bottle collection and recycling. In this episode, we continue the story of Hong Kong’s Drink without Waste consortium - a group of over 40 organisations in Hong Kong involved in beverage production and distribution. After a great deal of research, this group has narrowed down on the best solutions to the city’s currently lacking plastic recycling system.Guests:Paul Zimmerman, Drink Without WasteNigel Mattravers, ALBA Integrated Waste SolutionsHo Ki Keung, Wong Tai Sin Community Recycling CentreHelga Vanthournout, Wealth of Flows ConsultingDana Winograd, Plastic Free SeasFurther Reading:Drink Without Waste WebsiteDrink Without Waste ReportHong Kong Community Recycling CentersHong Kong Environment and Conservation FundPlastic Free Seas WebsiteProduction credits:Producer and Host: Marcy Trent Long Associate producer: YuFei WuSound Engineer: Chris WoodIntro/outro music: Alex MauboussinFollow