'Reduce waste by allowing water bottles into venues'

[RTHK] - 03/9/2025

A rule banning spectators from bringing water bottles into competition venues at Kai Tak Sports Park should be relaxed to reduce waste, a green group said, after noticing exemptions were given to certain guests. Greenpeace campaigner Leanne Tam told RTHK on Sunday that during the World Snooker (…)



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