Environmental Protection Department

HONG KONG BLUEPRINT FOR SUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES 2013 – 2022

The Statutory Ban against Idling of Motor Vehicle Engines

Hong Kong: Blueprint for Sustainable Use of Resources 2013-2022
The "Hong Kong: Blueprint for Sustainable Use of Resources 2013-2022" maps out a comprehensive strategy, targets, policies and action plans for waste management for the coming 10 years. To tackle the waste problem in Hong Kong, we need the joint efforts of the entire community to embrace an environmentally sustainable culture in daily life, and to use less and waste less of the Earth's resources.

Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign promotes food waste reduction
The Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign has been launched. A host of publicity activities and educational programmes are being rolled out and tool kits and practice guides are being drawn up with trades to encourage the entire community to avoid and reduce food waste generation. The Campaign also features a "Big Waster", a character symbolising food wastage, to remind members of the public not to waste food and to change wasteful habits.

Extension of the Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags
The Government has introduced legislative proposals into the Legislative Council for extending the Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags. Let's get ready quickly for a greener Hong Kong. For details, please visit the thematic website.

Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network results for 2012
EPD and the Department of Environmental Protection of Guangdong Province (GDEPD) announced on 29 April 2013 the report on the monitoring results of four major air pollutants (i.e. sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and respirable suspended particulates) measured by the Pearl River Delta Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network for 2012.

2012 Beach Water Quality Report published today (2 April 2013)
The water quality of all 41 gazetted beaches in Hong Kong have now achieved the required standard for bathing waters for three consecutive years (2010, 2011, and 2012). As reported in the 2012 report, this achievement was brought about through continuous efforts of the Government to implement pollution abatement measures over the past years. The report can be viewed at the EPD website or the thematic website.

Environment Hong Kong (EHK) 2012 published
EHK2012 outlines the progress made in improving the Hong Kong's environment in 2011 and the challenges ahead, with the theme "Green and Quality Lifestyle". Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Incentive Scheme to Encourage Ocean Going Vessels to Switch to Cleaner Fuel while Berthing
Starting from 26 September 2012, ocean going vessels can enjoy a 50% reduction in port facilities and light dues if they switch to use low sulphur fuel while berthing in Hong Kong waters. For details, please visit relevant webpage.

Innovative Noise Mitigation Designs and Measures
Due to the high density, road traffic noise in Hong Kong is a major challenge in residential land development. To help professionals of different disciplines in designing developments, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has been encouraging various design forms and measures for mitigating traffic noise. To facilitate the more use of innovative noise mitigation designs and measures against road traffic noise, the EPD has collated examples on innovative building design forms and measures that are proven effective in mitigating traffic noise affecting residential developments, in the form of a web-based database. The database will act as a platform for information sharing among concerned professionals and interested parties.

The Regional Cooperation Plan on Building a Quality Living Area jointly announced by Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao
The Environment Bureau, the Guangdong Province Housing and Urban-Rural Development Department and the Macao Secretariat for Transport and Public Works jointly announced on 25 June the Regional Cooperation Plan on Building a Quality Living Area (the Plan). Long-term cooperation directions are drawn up in the five major areas of environment and ecology, low-carbon development, culture and social living, spatial planning and green transportation systems. The Plan is the first regional plan jointly compiled by Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao, aiming to transform the Greater Pearl River Delta region into a low-carbon, high-technology and low-pollution city cluster of quality living, with a view to enhancing its overall competitiveness and attractiveness. The Plan underscores the sustainable concept of striking a balance between economic and social development and the environment.

Environmental Campaign Committee Websites Take New Look
The Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) has recently revamped its website to provide comprehensive resources on environmental protection. Videos, photos and latest information on ECC activities are also available on the website. At the same time, ECC has also launched an informative and educational thematic website for schools and students. The website provides not only information on all ECC school programmes and activities, but also a lot of handy resources on environment education for use by school administration, teachers and students. Please visit http://www.ecc.org.hk/english/index.php and http://school.ecc.org.hk/english/index.php for details.

Community Recycling Network operated
To further promote source separation of waste, the EPD is setting up a community recycling network in all districts to increase public awareness on recycling and to facilitate public participation in recovering recyclables of lower commercial values, including waste plastics, glass bottles and small WEEE. Please see related webpage for details.

Pilot Green Transport Fund
Starting from 30 March 2011, eligible Hong Kong transport operators may apply for subsidy from the Fund to try out green and innovative transport technologies. For details, please visit relevant webpage.

Case Studies of Carbon Reduction (Chinese Only)
Green Hong Kong‧Carbon Audit campaign is striding into its second year. More and more organizations have joined the campaign as the Carbon Audit‧Green Partners. We set up a Chinese website named "Carbon Reduction‧Every Step Counts" to introduce how 15 of our Carbon Audit‧Green Partners from different sectors reduce their emissions in real life. We hope that more organizations and the public can better understand ways to reduce their carbon emissions and join us to combat climate change.

District WEEE Recycling Days
A collection vehicle has started to collect waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) based on a district collection schedule from Saturday 29 March 2008. Find out more through the above link.

Environmental Exhibition and Resource Centre
The EPD's Environmental Resource Centres at Wan Chai, Tsuen Wan and Fanling, Kennedy Town Environmental Exhibition Corner, Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre as well as the Mobile Environmental Resource Centre provide easy access of environmental resources materials to the public. Inhouse workshop activities will be arranged in the centres from time to time. All are welcome to participate and have fun ...

[24.05.2013]

Grading of beach water quality released

[20.05.2013]

Blueprint for sustainable use of resources maps out Hong Kong's comprehensive waste management strategy for coming 10 years

[18.05.2013]

Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign launched (with photos)

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