University of Hong Kong bans sales of disposable bottled water to help planet

The University of Hong Kong is banning sales of disposable bottled water on its Pok Fu Lam campus to help the environment. All single-use bottles measuring one litre or less will be banned from shops, restaurants, offices and vending machines starting July 1. Bottled water is also expected to disappear from all university events. The aim is to further encourage its 30,000 students and 7,000 staff to use fewer disposables and reduce waste. At least 20 more filtered water dispensers will be...