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"Similarly for both industry and commerce, choosing a production process that generates less waste and paying more attention to methods that help conserve resources also count," he said.

The SENT Landfill which opened today is situated in a remote area of Tseung Kwan O. It has a capacity of 39 million cubic metres and is expected to last the next 13 years.

The $3.46 billion landfill, which will replace the Tseung Kwan O Landfill when it closes at the end of the month, provides a cost-effective and environmental- friendly facility for the disposal of waste arising from the urban areas and the Southeast New Territories.

Also present at today's opening ceremony were the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Stuart Reed, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WMX Technologies Inc, Mr Dean Buntrock.

End/Monday, February 13, 1995

Efforts to tackle cancer outlined

world.

Cancer is the leading cause of mortality in Hong Kong, as in many parts of the

It accounts for nearly 30 per cent of all death cases, taking the lives of some 9,000 people each year.

This was stated by the Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mrs Katherine Fok, at the opening of the 2nd EORTC International Symposium on current trends of cancer care at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today (Monday).

Mrs Fok noted that many forms of cancer were lifestyle related.

"Given a positive correlation between smoking and lung cancer, the Government is committed to pursuing a vigorous anti-smoking policy through a combination of legislative measures and publicity campaigns," she said.

"Early screening and detection is also crucial to the recovery of patient suffering from cervical and breast cancer. Since May last year, the Department of Health has embarked on a long-term plan to establish woman health centres, providing health and education to women aged 45 and above.