Social Challenge 1: Household Recycling
How might we improve the
effectiveness and boost the participation rate of the existing household
recycling program?
How might we encourage
second-hand exchange in Hong Kong? (another form of household recycling)
Why is
this important?
The 3 existing landfills in
Hong Kong will reach their maximum capacity by early to mid 2010.
Background
Each year, more than 6
million tonnes of solid waste are generated in Hong Kong, over half of which is
disposed of in the three strategic landfills. If the waste loads continue to
increase, there will be a need to allocate an additional 400 hectares of land
to develop new landfill sites to meet our waste disposal needs up to 2030.
Clearly, Hong Kong needs a more sustainable way to deal with waste.
Status
Quo
The government initiated a
territory-wide campaign to promote household recycling through separation of
domestic waste at source in 2005. Yet, Hong Kong’s household waste recycling
rate (23% in 2007) is still falling behind compared with nearby cities. A
recent survey in 2009 reveals that 90% of the residences in the estates
participating in the program are still confused about what can be recycled and
what cannot. NGOs have regular second-hand item collection services in housing
estates to recycle and donate usable items to those in need.
Responses to Social Challenge 1:
Solution 1: Green Estate Olympiad
Solution 2: Waste Reduction Campaign
Solution 3: Second-hand NGO
Solution 4: Donation to Third World Countries
Solution 5: Incentive Systems
Solution 6: Green Concert
Solution 7: Dress Second-hand Day
Solution 8: Mobile Recycling Education Workshop
Solution 9: Rubbish Collection ChargeSummary of all ideas from Hong Kong for social challenge 1 - Mindmap
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Social Challenge 2: Domestic Violence
How might we empower domestic
violence victims?
Why is
this important?
Breakdowns in family
communication can trigger violent incidents, which range from heated disputes
to crimes, including injuries, rapes and even murder cases.
Background
Many attribute the growing
problem of domestic violence to prevailing society's low attitude towards
women, the elderly and the children - who comprised most of the victims of
domestic violence. In particular, women cases have increased dramatically by
257%, from 1009 cases in 1998 to 3598 cases in 2005. The total number of reported cases only
represents 1-2% of the total number of spousal abuse cases, which reflects only
the tip of an iceberg.
Status
Quo
Growing awareness and sense
of empowerment among local women to report abuses may have also been a factor
in this increasing visibility of the problem. Assistance available to victims
of violence in the family remains limited. There are only four shelters in Hong
Kong, providing around 170 places, which is a starkly inadequate number for a
population of 6.8 million. Private resources are also hampered by lack of
funding. Moreover, there is a low level of
awareness amongst victims in respect of the services or assistance offered by
the Government or NGOs. Some women are also reluctant to report cases due to fear
of the negative impacts on their families and children.
Responses to Social Challenge 2:Solution 1: Men's Club
Solution 2: Sports for Men
Solution 3: Women's Support Group
Solution 4: 24-Hour Help Hotline
Solution 5: Men's Workshop
Solution 6: Domestic Violence Alarm
Summary of all ideas from Hong Kong for social challenge 2 - Mindmap
