How much do you know about Hong Kong's food waste crisis and solutions?

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What is the population of Hong Kong?

About 7.1 million people (correct)
About 5 million people
About 10 million people
About 3 million people

True or false:Hong Kong has a population of about 10 million people.

False (B)

What is the population of Hong Kong?

The population of Hong Kong is about 7.1 million people.

What is the percentage of solid waste that is food in Hong Kong?

1/3 of solid waste is food in Hong Kong. Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Chinese people order more food than necessary during gatherings to show off their wealth.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason people order more food than the average number of people seated at the table in traditional Chinese gatherings?

People order more food than the average number of people seated at the table in traditional Chinese gatherings because of traditional thoughts, ‘The more food, the better’ for a better image of themselves. Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Hong Kong has a population of 7.1 million people and a popular dining culture.
1/3 of solid waste in Hong Kong is food waste.
Chinese traditional practice of ordering more food than needed contributes to food waste.
3,200 tons of food are sent to landfills every day in Hong Kong.
Commercial and industrial food waste has doubled in recent years.
Food wastage is the third-greatest emitter of greenhouse gases in Hong Kong.
Food waste in landfills produces methane, a greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.
The remaining capacities of Hong Kong's three landfills will be exhausted by 2018.
The government has set up a plan called 'A Food Waste & Yard Waste Plan for Hong Kong 2014-2022' to tackle the issue.
The plan aims to reduce the per capita municipal solid waste disposal rate and encourages citizens to reduce daily waste.