First stage of ban takes effect on April 22 and prohibits use of styrofoam products and throwaway plastic utensils, as well as cups and containers for dine-in services.
Beyond a public-relations nightmare, recent comments by government officials show they appear just as confused about the reason for the scheme as the public.
Environment minister Tse Chin-wan also says government’s ‘traditional’ promotion methods not up to task, after postponing pay-as-you-throw scheme launch.