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It is not easy to organize volunteers to work out a regular time schedule for Luard Rd glass point. We finally hire Mr. Tam to look after the glass friends and shorten the opening period as: Mon to Fri: 5pm-9pm … Continue reading →

Kowloon Union Church, 11 Aug 2012 Environmental concern is universal. Glass recycling attracted some 33 participants on a rainy and sunny Saturday afternoon. They were teen, adult and middle aged. Their interests were various but the glass is the focus. … Continue reading →

Dear glass friends, I had some struggle in taking part in ATV HK Loving Heart Campaign when the programme staff approached me months ago. With the aim to promote glass recycling in wider spectrum, I accepted the interview. If you … Continue reading →

From 7 August 2012, glass collection service is more than Thurs and Sat mornings 8:30-11:00am. Now you can bring glass bottles to us with more options. Monday – Friday: 5:00-9:00pm;  Sat & Sat: 2:00-6:00pm; and Thurs & Sat: 8:30-11:00am Please … Continue reading →

From last X’mas onwards, the Green Glass team has collected some 100 fine wine/beer/water glass. A surprising treat other than bottles, napkins, straws, cream, spaghetti,…from bar waste bags If you find the recovered glass is useful, please come to exchange … Continue reading →

China Daily 10 Jul 2012
Hong Kong generates 100,000 tons of glass waste every year. Most of it goes into landfills, although most would be recyclable. Efforts to change the picture, however, remain fledgling. Continue reading →

The Pearl report, TVB, 2012-6-11 Continue reading →

I Love Soho, 2012-6-6
Most of us never consider what happens to the innumerable beer and wine bottles we throw away on a daily basis – they just go straight in the bin (“problem solved!”) – and most bars and restaurants are no different. Yet, the good people at The Globe in SoHo are making a case for an alternative. Continue reading →

RTHK (香港電台第三台）2012-6-1 Continue reading →

CNN 2012-3-26
Hong Kong’s glass recycling rate is only 3%, but one woman is trying to change local attitudes and government policy. Continue reading →