EcoPark

Introduction

In the document "A Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" (the Policy Framework), the Government has mapped out a strategy on waste management that places emphasis on waste reduction and recovery. Hong Kong currently recycles 40% of its municipal solid waste (MSW), but over 90% of recovered recyclable materials are exported for further re-processing while less than 10% are treated locally and re-manufactured into useful products. With the measures to promote waste recovery, recycling and reuse in place, we need a robust recycling industry locally to handle the increasing amount of recyclables that we will be able to recover.

The Policy Framework sets out a comprehensive policy to support the recycling industry. This includes allocating suitable land, encouraging research and development, introducing environmental legislation and providing effective support measures. To this end, the EcoPark is a key element that aims to promote the local recycling industry and jump-start a circular economy to provide a sustainable solution to our waste problems. By encouraging and promoting the reuse, recovery and recycling of our waste resources and return them to the consumption loop, the EcoPark will help realize the full potential of the local recycling industry and alleviate the heavy reliance on the export of recyclable materials recovered from Hong Kong.

EcoPark supports local recycling and environmental industries in the following areas: