Environmental Protection Department

Regional Cooperation Plan on Building a Quality Living Area

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.

Public consultation on introduction of waste charging to strengthen waste reduction
The Environment Bureau launched on 10 January 2012 the public consultation on the introduction of charging as an economic means to reduce the generation of municipal solid waste. The consultation document gives an overview of waste management in Hong Kong, and also outlines the international experience in waste charging and key considerations for the implementation of such a scheme in Hong Kong. The consultation will last for three months from now until 10 April 2012. Members of the public are welcome to give their views. The consultation document is available at the offices of the Environmental Protection Department, the Environmental Resource Centres and the Public Enquiry Service Centres of Home Affairs Department. They can also be downloaded from the dedicated website.

"Environment Hong Kong 1986 - 2011" published
The report has been published to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the EPD. It summarises the progress that has been made by the EPD, in partnership with the community, to enhance environment and quality of life in the past 25 years.

The Statutory Ban against Idling of Motor Vehicle Engines
The Motor Vehicle Idling (Fixed Penalty) Ordinance has come into operation on December 15. Pursuant to the Ordinance, drivers are prohibited from leaving their vehicle engines idling for more than three minutes in any 60-minute period. A Penalty Notice will be issued to drivers contravening the prohibition and they will be liable to a fine of $320. For details, please visit relevant webpage.

Environmental Performance Report (EPR) 2011 published
EPR2011 provides an overview of our responsibilities and efforts in 2010 to improve Hong Kong's environment and minimise the environmental impacts of our operations. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network results for the first half of 2011
EPD and the Department of Environmental Protection of Guangdong Province (GDEPD) announced on 28 October 2011 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 the first half of 2011.

Public consultation on initial proposals for the Regional Cooperation Plan on Building a Quality Living Area
The Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao governments on September 1 jointly launched a three-month public consultation on initial proposals for the Regional Cooperation Plan on Building a Quality Living Area (the Plan). Building on existing cooperation efforts among the three sides, the consultation document proposes the objective and vision to transform the Greater Pearl River Delta region into a low-carbon, high technology and low pollution city cluster of quality living. Initial cooperation directions and proposals in the areas of environment and ecology; low-carbon development; culture and social living; spatial planning; and transportation systems are being suggested. The Government would like to receive views and comments from the public on the various proposals through this consultation, and garner public support. Views collected will be taken into account during the next phase of study with a view to finalising the Plan. The consultation document and its summary are available at the offices of the Environmental Protection Department, the Environmental Resource Centers, and the Public Enquiry Service Centers of Home Affairs Department. They can also be downloaded from the dedicated website.

2010 Marine and River Water Quality in Hong Kong Published
The reports provide an overview of the state of Hong Kong's marine waters and rivers in 2010. For details on marine water quality please see the 2010 Marine report. For details on water quality of rivers please see the 2010 River report.

The "Practice Guide for Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated Land" has been published
The EPD has published a "Practice Guide for Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated Land" (PG), which shall be used in conjunction with the "Guidance Note for Contaminated Land Assessment and Remediation" and the "Guidance Manual for Use of Risk-based Remediation Goals for Contaminated Land Management" promulgated in August 2007. The PG provides more comprehensive coverage of potentially contaminated sites and contaminants typically encountered in Hong Kong, and will supersede a similar document entitled "Guidance Notes for the Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated Sites of: Petrol Filling Stations, Boatyards and Car Repair/Dismantling Workshops (1999)"

EPD's 25th Anniversary Roving Exhibition
To celebrate 25 years of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) serving Hong Kong, a roving exhibition is now open to the public showcasing the EPD's commitment and work, in partnership with the community, to enhance our environment and quality of life. Public announcements produced by the EPD over the years are also on display. The first exhibition was held at the Hong Kong Central Library on 18 June 2011 . For the dates and venues of other exhibitions, please visit related webpage.
Since May 2011, the EPD has organized a series of activities for the participation of the public to mark the 25th anniversary and further disseminate environmental protection messages to the public. 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.

Roving Exhibition on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
The "Roving Exhibition on Persistent Organic Pollutants" organized by EPD is being held from 7 November 2011 to 12 March 2012, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the signatory of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and enhance public awareness on POPs. Through this exhibition activity, the general public will gain a better understanding of the efforts by various government departments in the management of POPs and also how our daily lifestyle would help reduce the impact of POPs on the environment and human health. All are welcome to visit the roving exhibition which will be staged in 9 locations in Hong Kong. Please click here for details of the exhibition venues and dates.

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.

Energy Conservation Projects Funding Scheme for Eligible Non-government Organisations
In order to provide full support and participation of the community to enhance the energy efficiency of the whole society, there is a need to complement the Buildings Energy Efficiency Funding Schemes by encouraging eligible NGOs to participate in energy conservation initiatives. The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee has allocated funding for full or partial support of eligible non-government organisations (NGOs) to promote and implement energy conservation projects. Details of the projects can be found under Environment and Conservation Fund website

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 ...

[03.02.2012]

EPD promotes good food waste management through experience sharing session (with photos)

[03.02.2012]

Grading of beach water quality released

[27.01.2012]

Grading of beach water quality released

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