Improving Hong Kong Street Waste Disposal Experience May 2019 | Page 37

CJ
TOURIST
“Though I know recyclable rubbish might
end up going to the same landfill with
general rubbish in China, I still try my best
to recycle as it has become a habit & it is
about conscience.
AGE: 20-25
MAINLANDER
FRESH GRADUATE
LIVES & STUDIES IN
GUANGDONG CHINA
VISITED HK 10 TIMES LY
(CENTRAL, TSIM SHA TSUI &
CAUSEWAY BAY)
“I don’t know about HK’s recycling culture
and the location of recycling bins, so I feel
like I have less responsibility here”
KNOWLEDGE
• Has been aware of “reuse, recycle” concept since very she was a
kid from school (liberal studies)
• Mom also keeps and recycles plastic bottle and box at home
• Basically know nothing about HK garbage or recycling policy and
regulations
• Just learn from observation during travel but she wasn’t aware of
recycling bins and new garbage bins in HK
• (CN) she receives information from news
ACTION
Garbage disposal
• When she travels, she wants to dump her garbages asap, she will
throw once she sees a rubbish bin.
• Water Bottle, magazine, tissue, food package
Recycling
• No recycling habit when she travels in HK
THINKING & FEELING
• Sense of responsibility
• Sense of belonging – more conscious when she’s
in her home town
• Law & clear instructions – penaty & slogans near rubbish bin
in SG reminds her to throw garbages properly
• Garbage bins in HK are always full
Recycling Bins:
• No idea where recycling bins exist, not to mention where to find them