Date   2009   Mar 24 Public Education Programme of the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" - Inviting Applications Now Mar 18 i. Students using more eco-friendly lunchboxes ii. LCQ6: Green lunch in schools Feb 19 i. Transcript of remarks by SEN after attending the meeting of the Subcommittee on Product Eco-responsibility (Plastic Shopping Bags) Regulation ii. LegCo Subcommittee on Product Eco-responsibility (Plastic Shopping Bags) Regulation - meeting on 19 February 2009 Feb 4 Papers Discussed by Waste Management Subcommittee in 2009 - meeting on 4 February 2009 2008   Dec 31 i. Plastic-bag levy submitted for LegCo scrutiny ii. Plastic shopping bags regulation submitted to LegCo Dec 18 Recycle for a greener festive season Dec 17 i. IT recycling programme to help needy students ii. LCQ8: Access to computers and the Internet by students from recipient families under the CSSA Scheme Dec 16 i. LC: A transcript of SEN's opening address at the meeting of the Legislative Council Public Accounts Committee to discuss Report No. 51 of the Director of Audit (Chinese version only) ii. Climate exhibit discourages gift wrapping Dec 15 ACE Paper 31/2008 - Implementation Details of the Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags under the Proposed Product Eco-responsibility (Plastic Shopping Bags) Regulation Dec 13 i. New waste-separation bins launched ii. New generation of waste separation bins launched (with photos) Dec 5 i. Tenders invited for EcoPark recycling tenancy ii. Tenancy of lot designated for recycling of materials arising from industrial and commercial activities in Phase I of EcoPark iii. Tenancy of lot designated for recycling of materials arising from industrial and commercial activities iv. Tenders invited for waste recycling tenancy at EcoPark v. Letter to the Editor of SCMP – Response to letters on plastic bag levy Dec 4 Letter to the Editor of SCMP – Response to letters on recycling of glass Dec 3 LCQ2: Recycling industry Nov 26 Reports of the Director of Audit Nov 18 LC Paper No. CB(1) 223/08-09(03) - Implementation details of the environmental levy scheme on plastic shopping bags under the proposed Product Eco-responsibility (Plastic Shopping Bags) Regulation Nov 17 i. Hotels unite to recycle glass containers ii. Transcript of a media session by SEN (Chinese version only) iii. Glass Container Recycling Programme iv. Hotels unite to recycle glass containers (with photo) v. Hotels initiate glass container recycling Nov 14 i. Landfill extension proposed ii. Clear Water Bay Country Park draft replacement map for public inspection Nov 13 Business Facilitation Advisory Committee meets Nov 12 i. LCQ12: Recycling Industry ii. LCQ19: Measures to coordinate or assist the recycling industry Oct 30 LC: Speech by SEN for the debate session (2nd) of Motion of Thanks on the Policy Address (Chinese version only) Oct 28 i. Speech by SEN (Chinese version only) ii. Edward Yau: to closely monitor the operation of the recycling industry (Chinese version only) Oct 27 Possible Environmental Impacts associated with the Proposed Extension of the South East New Territories Landfill to the Clear Water Bay Country Park - LC Paper No. CB(1) 88/08-09(06) Oct 24 Speech by SEN at LegCo EAP meeting (Chinese version only) Oct 17 Public Education Programme of the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" - Inviting Applications Now Oct 16 LegCo EA Panel Paper : 2008-09 Policy Address and Policy Agenda - Policy Initiatives of the Environment Bureau Oct 13 i. Proposed Themes for the Public Education Programme of the “Policy Framework” ii. Progress of Key Initiatives in the “Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)” Oct 8 i. Source Separation of waste - Model Family Competition 2008 (Introduction) ii. Source Separation of waste - Model Family Competition 2008 (Publicity Materials) (Chinese version only) iii. Source Separation of waste - Model Family Competition 2008 (Take me Home) (Chinese version only) Oct 3 i. Tenancy of lot designated for recycling of waste metals in Phase I of EcoPark ii. Tender invited for EcoPark tenancy iii. Tenders invited for tenancy of recycling of waste metals in EcoPark Sep 13 i. Christian Action - Recycling Campaign for Mooncake Containers ii. Voluntary Agreement on Management of Mooncake Packaging iii. Joint efforts for a greener Mid-Autumn Festival (with photos) iv. Mooncake packaging pact signed Aug 20 i. Annual report 2007 for the Source Separation of Domestic Waste Programme ii. Awards presented at Source Separation of Waste Forum iii. Recycling incentive plan broached July 23 Implementation Progress of the First Sustainable Development Strategy July 12 Plastic-bag levy can cut use by 80% July 10 LegCo: Speech by SEN on the motion for resumption of the Second Reading of the Product Eco-responsibility Bill (Chinese version only) July 3 i. LegCo: Speech by SEN on Proactively Promoting Waste Recovery and Recycling - the first speech (Chinese version only) ii. LegCo: Speech by SEN on Proactively Promoting Waste Recovery and Recycling - the second speech (Chinese version only) July 2 i. Computer recycling in rural areas to launch ii. LCQ10: Recycling computer equipment iii. LCQ13: Computer Recycling Programme iv. LCQ18: Municipal solid waste June 27 Report of the Bills Committee on Product Eco-responsibility Bill (LC Paper No. CB(1) 2022/07-08) June 17 LegCo EA Panel Paper : Progress of the development of EcoPark June 11 LegCo: Building (Refuse Storage and Material Recovery Chambers and Refuse Chutes) (Amendment) Regulation 2008 June 2 i. Transcript of a media session by SEN (Chinese version only) ii. Minutes of the 18th ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting Held on 2 June 2008 iii. Pilot Plant Development of Biodegradable Waste Treatment Facilities iv. Progress of Key Initiatives in the “Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)” May 28 i. Transcript of a media session by SEN (Chinese version only) ii. Speech by SEN at International Conference on Waste Engineering and Management May 24 Speech by SEN at award presentation ceremony of Liberal Studies - Health Education Programme (Chinese version only) May 18 The Chief Executive: My Blog (Chinese version only) May 16 i. Law revisions to boost waste separation ii. Building regulation amended to improve source separation of waste May 14 LegCo Brief for Building (Refuse Storage and Material Recovery Chambers and Refuse Chutes) (Amendment) Regulation 2008 May 9 i. Waste facilities to meet top standard: CE ii. CE visits landfill in Tuen Mun (with photos) iii. Administration's response to LegCo Bills Committee's questions on Green Procurement, Waste Recovery and Use of Environmental Levy - LC Paper No. CB(1) 1489/07-08(01) iv. Administration's response to LegCo Bills Committee's questions on Timeframe for implementing other PRS's and Overseas legislation & concept of PRS - LC Paper No. CB(1) 1489/07-08(03) Apr 30 LegCo: Transcript of SEN on the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Bill (Chinese version only) Apr 29 i. Transcript of a media session by SEN (Chinese version only) ii. Legislative Approach for Product Eco-responsibility Bill Apr 23 Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to letter about recycling of plastic bags Apr 16 Speech by Secretary for the Environment (Chinese version only) Apr 15 Government's response on green procurement, MSW recovery, and collection of used plastic shopping bags Apr 14 i. Report on the 102nd Environmental Impact Assessment Subcommittee Meeting ii. Confirmed Minutes of the 150th Meeting of the Advisory Council on the Environment Apr 7 LegCo: Transcript of SEN for the Special Meeting of the Finance Committee (Chinese version only) Apr 1 Project Profile of Integrated Waste Management Facilities Mar 31 Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to letter about safe disposal of used energy-saving light bulbs Mar 28 Organic Waste Treatment Facilities, Phase I - Feasibility Study Invitation Letter for Expression of Interest Mar 27 Administration's paper on management of municipal solid waste [CB(1)1139/07-08(01)] Mar 26 Recycling of Plastic shopping bags - LC Paper No. CB(1)1117/07-08(02) Mar 25 Mooncake Packaging Guideline (Chinese version only) Mar 19 Mobile WEEE Collection Centre Mar 18 Minutes of LegCo EAP meeting held on 25 Feb 2008 Mar 15 i. Fluorescent lamp recycling launches ii. Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Programme launched (with photo) Mar 14 Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to letter headlined "People are reusing plastic bags in a responsible manner" Mar 12 Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Programme (FLRP) Mar 11 i. Minutes of ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Meetings ii. Papers Discussed by ACE Waste Management Subcommittee in 2008 Mar 7 i. 150th ACE Meeting on 10 March 2008 - Update on the progress of the key initiatives in the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" ii. Speech by SEN at Seminar on Thermal Waste Treatment iii. Transcript of remarks by SEN iv. Proposed incinerators to meet high standards Mar 5 LCQ7: Use of paper by the Government Mar 3 Update on the progress of the key initiatives in the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" Feb 27 i. LCQ14 : Measures to reduce the use of plastic bags ii. Launching Ceremony of the Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Programme Feb 25 2008 WEEE Recycling Days – Encouraging support Feb 21 Seminar on Thermal Waste Treatment 7 March 2008 Feb 20 i. Computer recycling scheme concession broached ii. Forum on Source Separation of Commercial and Industrial Waste held Feb 19 Update on the progress of the key initiatives in the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" Feb 18 i. ACE's Views on the Product Eco-responsibility Bill [CB(1)837/07-08(05)] ii. Reuse & recycling of Plastic Shopping Bags - LC Paper No. CB(1) 837/07-08(14) Feb 16 Solid-waste recovery improves Feb 15 i. Tenders invited for tenancies in EcoPark ii. Tenders invited for EcoPark tenancies iii. Tenancy of lot designated for recycling of waste plastics iv. Tenancy of lot designated for recycling of organic waste (but excluding waste cooking oil and chemical waste such as lube oil) Feb 13 i. Administration's paper on disposal of used television sets and the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment [CB(1)801/07-08(01)] ii. Progress Update on the Implementation of Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting - LC Paper No. CB(1)805/07-08(06) Jan 30 i. Waste recovery scheme a success ii. LCQ9: Disposal of old TV sets upon digital TV broadcasting iii. LCQ14 : The separate collection of waste at public housing estates Jan 29 i. Administration's paper on "Site Selection for the Development of the Integrated Waste Management Facilities" ii. Potential incinerator sites identified iii. Potential sites for Integrated Waste Management Facilities identified iv. Potential sites for Integrated Waste Management Facilities identified v. Integrated Waste Management Facilities - Site Selection Report Jan 25 i. Landfill gas utilisation project opens ii. NENT Landfill Gas Utilisation Project commissioned (with photos/video) Jan 24 Umbrella Legislative Approach - LC Paper No. CB(1)657/07-08(03) Jan 14 Mandatory provision of refuse storage and material recovery room on every floor of new domestic buildings and the domestic part of new composite buildings Jan 12 i. Computer recycling programme launched ii. Computer Recycling Programme launched by the trade (with photo) Jan 11 Recycling of Computer Equipment Jan 09 i. LegCo: Transcript of SEN of Second Reading on Product Eco-responsibility Bill (Chinese version only) ii. Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to letter headlined "Survey on plastic shopping bags inadequate" iii. Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to letter headlined "Recycling law needed in Hong Kong" Jan 07 i. Launching ceremony of the Computer Recycling Programme (12 Jan 2008) ii. 2008 WEEE Recycling Days Jan 05 Caution urged in buying digital TV receivers         2007   Dec 21 i. EPD awards tenancies of Batch 2 lots in EcoPark Phase I ii. 2 more EcoPark tenancies awarded Dec 20 i. Eco-responsibility bill to be tabled Jan 9 ii. Product Eco-responsibility Bill to be introduced iii. Legislative Council Brief for Product Eco-responsibility Bill (PER Bill) Dec 19 LCQ3: Disposal of television sets upon launch of digital broadcasting Dec 18 i. Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to letter headlined "Recycling bins in wrong place" (Dec 13, 2007) ii. Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to letters headlined " No mention of glass recycling" (Dec 7, 2007) Dec 3 i. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Public Education Programme of the“Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)” ii. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Progress of Key Initiatives in the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" Nov 28 Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to letters headlined " Plastic bags are not wasted" (Nov 23, 2007) Nov 27 LegCo Bills Committee on Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Bill 2007 : Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Programme Nov 26 i. HK companies issued green plea ii. Transcript of SEN's stand-up Nov 22 Transcript of SEN's stand-up briefing (Chinese version only) Nov 07 i. LegCo Question 9: Promotion of "green lunch" in schools ii. Green lunch supplier list updated Nov 06 Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to letters headlined "Principals must go 'green' " (Nov 6, 2007) and "Such a waste" (Oct 15, 2007) Nov 04 i. SEN to visit Japan ii. Edward Yau to visit Japan Oct 26 Organic Waste Treatment Facilities, Phase I: Inspection Period: 26 Oct 2007 - 8 Nov 2007 Oct 25 Speech by Secretary for the Environment on debate on the Motion of Thanks on the 2007-08 Policy Address (Chinese version only) Oct 24 LegCo Question 6: Environmental protection measures in public housing estates and government premises Oct 22 LegCo EA Panel Paper : 2007-2008 Policy Agenda - Policy Initiatives of the Environment Bureau Oct 18 i. Campaign to promote greener lifestyle ii. Switch on to a greener lifestyle iii. Solid waste management computer game iv. Hong Kong Waste reduction website v. Hong Kong Second Hand exchange Oct 15 Public Education Programme of the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" - Inviting Applications Now Oct 11 2007-08 Policy Agenda - Policy Initiatives of the Environment Bureau Oct 10 i. Measures aim to make HK clean, green ii. CE's Policy Address (Waste management) Oct 4 Speech by Secretary for the Environment at Green Purchasing Charter Launching Ceremony Sep 24 i. Minutes of 13th ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting on 6 June ii. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Proposed Themes for the Public Education Programme of the "Policy Framework" iii. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Progress of Key Initiatives in the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" iv. Minutes of 15th ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting on 24 Sep Sep 10 i. Transcript of SEN's stand-up briefing on PRS & plastic bag levy   ii. Edward Yau : Plastic bag levy not for revenue Sep 7 i. Tenders invited for EcoPark tenancy ii. Tenders invited for tenancies of second batch of lots in EcoPark iii. Tender Notices: Tenancy of lot designated for recycling of waste plastics iv. Tender Notices: Tenancy of lot designated for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment v. Tender Notices: Tenancy of lot designated for recycling of organic waste (but excluding chemical waste such as lube oil) Sep 5 Speech by Secretary for the Environment Sep 4 ACE Paper : Public Consultation Report on the Proposal on An Environmental Levy on Plastic Shopping Bags Sep 3 i. Public Consultation Report on the Proposal on An Environmental Levy on Plastic Shopping Bags ii. GHK (HK) Ltd's Study on "The Benefits and Effects of the Plastic Shopping Bag Charging Scheme" Aug 25 Speech by Secretary for the Environment Aug 14 i. Programme for the Source Separation of Domestic Waste - Annual Report 2006 ii. Forum on Source Separation of Waste cum Award Presentation Ceremony held iii. Source Separation of Waste Forum held (with photos) iv. 36% of HK people join waste-cut scheme v. Speech by the Permanent Secretary for the Environment at the Forum on Source Separation of Waste cum Award Presentation Ceremony (Chinese version only) July 24 Speech by the Permanent Secretary for the Environment at the Sixth Hong Kong Green School Award Presentation Ceremony (Chinese version only) July 20 SEN 's speech at LegCo (Chinese version only) July 17 LegCo EA Panel Paper: Future Work Priorities on Environmental Protection July 16 LegCo EA Panel Paper: Overseas Experience on Plastic Shopping Bag Reduction July 14 i. Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to a letter entitled "We need more recycling bins" (July 14) July 11 LegCo Question 20: Short-term tenancy (STT) sites for recycling industry July 10 LegCo EA Panel Paper: Overseas Experience on Plastic Shopping Bag Reduction July 4 SEN 's speech at LegCo : "Developing environmental industries to create job opportunities" (Chinese version only) Jun 28 i. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Progress of Landfill Extension Plan ii. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Progress of Key Initiatives in the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" iii. Notes of 12th meeting of ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Jun 27 LegCo Question 6: Operation of the EcoPark Jun 14 Letter to the Editor of SCMP - Response to commentary entitled "We must have the bottle to recycle waste" (June 10) Jun 11 ACE Paper : A Proposal on An Environmental Levy on Plastic Shopping Bags Jun 9 Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works (Environment) officiates at activity to promote source separation of domestic waste in Wong Tai Sin (Chinese version only) Jun 6 i. LegCo Question 16: Treating of waste compact fluorescent lamps ii. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : A Proposal on An Environmental Levy on Plastic Shopping Bags Jun 2 Plastic-bag levy aims to change habits May 25 i. Battery recycing meets recovery target ii. Rechargeable battery recycling programme continues to power along (with photos) iii. Rechargeable Battery Recycling Programme moved into its third year May 22 Transcript of the SETW's meet-the-media session regarding plastic bag levy May 21 i. A Proposal on An Environmental Levy on Plastic Shopping Bags ii. LegCo EA Panel Paper : A proposal on an environmental levy on plastic shopping bags iii. Environmental levy on plastic shopping bags proposed iv. Environmental levy on plastic shopping bags proposed v. Plastic bag levy urged May 16 LegCo Question 4: Use of environmentally-friendly food containers in primary schools May 11 i. Transcript of SETW's Stand-up Briefing (Chinese version only) ii. SETW's Speech at the launching ceremony of the video promote on "Green Lunch" (Chinese version only) iii. Seminar cum Launching of Video Promo on Green Lunch iv. Monitoring of Solid Waste in Hong Kong 2006 May 7 i. EcoPark awards first three tenancies ii. Three tenancies in EcoPark awarded iii. Three tenancies in EcoPark awarded (with photo) May 5 i. 2.2m people join waste cut scheme ii. Promotion campaign of Programme on Source Separation of Domestic Waste launched in Tuen Mun today May 1 New poster on plastic bag reduction Apr 30 i. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Trial Scheme on Municipal Solid Waste Charging ii. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Seminar on the Integrated Waste Management Facilities iii. Minutes of ACE meeting on 13 Feb iv. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Public Education Programme under the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" v. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Progress of Key Initiatives in the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" Apr 25 i. Hansard record of motion debate at Legco on "Overseas experience in air quality, management of municipal solid waste, renewable energy and total water management" (Page 220 - 237) (Chinese version only) ii. SETW's speech at LegCo : Overseas experience in air quality control, management of municipal solid waste, renewable energy and total water management (Chinese version only) Apr 23 Minutes of LegCo EA Panel meeting Apr 18 LegCo Question 4 : Recycling facilities in the Chemical Waste Treatment Centre Mar 22 i. Response to Finance Committee questions (2007-08) on waste management issues: Question nos. 0982, 0983, 1785, 1787, 0249, 1203, 0372, 0373, 1652, 1653, 0393 and 0259 ii. Speech of SETW at special meeting of the Finance Committee (Environment and Conservation) (Chinese version only) Mar 21 i. LegCo EA Panel Paper : Updated background brief on management of municipal solid waste in Hong Kong prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat ii. LegCo EA Panel Paper : Update on the Progress of the Key Initiatives in the Policy Framework for the Management of the Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014) iii. Public Education Programme under the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" - Inviting Applications Now Mar 14 i. SETW's speech at LegCo on umbrella legislation related to product responsibility (Chinese version only) ii. LegCo Question 18 : Community used clothes recycling banks scheme Mar 7 LegCo Motion Debate- Speech by SDEL on promoting environmental industry etc (Chinese version only) Feb 28 i. 2007 WEEE Recycling Days Results ii. LegCo Question 20 : Quantities of plastic bags used by government departments Feb 26 i. LegCo EA Panel Report of the delegation to study overseas experience in MSW Management etc ii. Presentation by Dr Sarah Liao, Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works on HK's Commitment to the Environment at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Hong Kong iii. LegCo EA Panel paper on "PWP Item 5168DR - Refurbishment and Modification of the Island East Transfer Station" Feb 10 i. SETW visits model estates in source separation of waste ii. Public urged to join recycling drive iii. SETW visits estates in source separation of waste (with photos) Feb 7 Market demand lifts waste-recovery rate Feb 7 LegCo Question 13 : Targets for recovery rate of municipal solid waste Jan 29 The Luner Year End Recycling Campaign 2007 Jan 28 RTHK Radio 1 - New Thinking in Management - waste management (Chinese version only) Jan 24 i. LegCo Question 9 : Occupation by EcoPark tenants ii.LegCo Question 12 : Computer replacement trend Jan 22 Confirmed Minutes of the LegCo EAP meeting to discuss Green Measures in the Government Jan 17 ACE Members briefed on the Trial Scheme on Municipal Solid Waste Charging (with photos) Jan 8 Confirmed Minutes of the 137th Meeting of the Advisory Council on the Environment to discuss green purchasing by the HKSARG       2006   Dec 30 2007 WEEE Recycling Days Dec 30 PSE - Reduce waste is environmental protection (Chinese version only) Dec 29 i. Summary report of EOI exercise for the EcoPark ii. Tenders invited for EcoPark tenancy iii.Tenders invited for tenancy of lots in EcoPark iv.Tender Notices for EcoPark's serviced lots Dec 26 Used equipment recycling set for January Dec 20 ACE paper : Update on the Progress of the Key Initiatives in the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" Dec 20 ACE paper : Progress Update on EcoPark Development Dec 20 LegCo EA Panel paper on Green Measures in the Government Dec 5 'No plastic bag day' extended to 2007 Dec 5 "No Plastic Bag Day" becoming a habit Nov 30 SETW's speech at International Green Purchasing Congress 2006 Nov 29 Green procurement policy Nov 29 Supermarkets dole out fewer plastic bags Nov 29 Government policy on plastic bag reduction Nov 23 i. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Programme Annual Report 2005-2006 ii. Rechargeable Battery Recycling Programme yields good results iii.Battery recycling scheme working well Nov 17 Letter to the Editor of SCMP dated 17 November 2006 - Response to an article entitled "Green purchasing policies kept from advisors" Nov 14 Waste Is Your Business - Tick 2 Nov 13 ACE paper : Green purchasing of general commodities by the HKSAR Government Nov 4 Plastic bag fee details ready next year Oct 27 HA's Phase 2 of environmental scheme launched Oct 27 HA 'delight' over community environmental programme (with photo) Oct 20 2006-07 Policy Agenda - Policy Initiatives of the Environment, Transport and Works Bureau Oct 20 Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works reports on Environmental Policy (Chinese version only) Oct 16 Funding for a public education programme under the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" Oct 11 i. ` `EPD to launch trial on municipal solid waste charging scheme (with photo) ii. ` Solid waste charging trial scheme to launch iii. `EPD to launch trial on municipal solid waste charging scheme iv. `Municipal Solid Waste Charging Trial Scheme v.` `2006-07 Policy Address by Chief Executive (6) vi.` 2006-07 Policy Address by Chief Executive (7) vii. Policy Address : Environment focus for power firms & sustainable development viii.Economy, families and environment top CE's policy agenda Oct 3 PSE's speech at SEPA Scheme Award Presentation (Chinese version only) Sept 22 PSE/DEP's speech on environmental issues and challenges Sept 1 SETW's speech at the Seminar on Municipal Solid Waste Control Strategy and Technologies Sept 1 Waste management requires community support Sept 1 Environmental protection needs community support Sept 1 CS'speech at "Municipal Solid Waste Control Strategy and Technologies" Seminar (English only) (with photos) Aug 30 ACE Paper : Update on the Progress of the Key Initiatives in the "Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste (2005-2014)" Aug 14 i. `Used clothes 'banks' replace on-street cages ii. Home Affairs launches the "Community Used Clothes Recycling Bank" Scheme iii.Community Used Clothes Recycling Bank Scheme July 20 Transcript of SETW's media session (plastic bag levy) July 17 Summary of Comments on the Policy Framework July 12 Report of the Panel on Environmental Affairs to Council meeting on 12 July 2006 July 12 Voluntary agreement on plastic bag reduction July 7 EcoPark construction contract awarded July 6 i. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Public Education Plan for the Policy Framework ii. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Planning and Development of The Integrated Waste Management Facilities iii. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Trial Scheme on Municipal Solid Waste Charging iv. ACE Waste Management Subcommittee Paper : Progress of Key Initiatives in the Policy Framework June 16 Public Support and Participation needed to improve environment June 9 Bids sought for managing EcoPark June 9 Provision of Management Services for EcoPark in Tuen Mun Area 38 June 9 Tenders invited for management services provision for EcoPark in Tuen Mun June 3 World Environment Day 2006 May 25 Sarah Liao urges better waste separation May 25 Transcript of the SETW's meet-the-media session May 25 Guidebook on Source Separation of Waste in Residential Buildings May 25 Speech of SETW's at the Source Separation of Domestic Waste Seminar (Chinese version only) May 25 i.  Forum on Source Separation of Domestic Waste held (with photo) ii. Forum on Source Separation of Domestic Waste held May 15 Confirmed Minutes of the 134th Meeting of the Advisory Council on the Environment May 15 ACE paper : Recommendations on the management of municipal solid waste May 15 ACE Report of the Study Visit to the Netherlands and Germany on municipal solid waste management and treatment technologies (19 to 26 March 2006) May 2 Information Note on Implementation Progress of the First Sustainable Development Strategy, Annex Apr 24 Proposed legislation for implementation of Producer Responsibility Schemes, Annex Apr 11 Recovered batteries to be recycled Apr 11 First Shipment of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Programme Apr 11 First shipment of rechargeable batteries under EPD recycling programme Apr 10 ACE paper : Proposed legislation for implementation of producer responsibility schemes Apr 6 Progress of Key initiatives in the Policy Framework for the mangement of MSW Mar 30 Supermarket vows to cut plastic bags Mar 30 Voluntary agreement on plastic bag reduction signed Mar 24 $319m upgrade planned for EcoPark project Mar 24 Funding for EcoPark development approved Mar 17 Expression of Interest to be invited for EcoPark in Tuen Mun Mar 17 EcoPark invites expressions of interest Mar 13 ACE paper : Recommendations on the implementation of Key initiatives in the Policy Framework for the mangement of MSW Feb 24 Tenders invited for construction of EcoPark in Tuen Mun Feb 23 Transcript of SETW's standup briefing Feb 23 Producer responsibility scheme set for 2007 Feb 20 ACE Waste Subcommittee Paper on Proposed Trial Scheme on MSW Charging Feb 15 Development of EcoPark in Tuen Mun Area 38 Feb 15 Domestic waste separation results encouraging Jan 23 Submission from the Democratic Party to the LegCo EA Panel (Chinese version only) Jan 22 Response to domestic waste separation positive Jan 22 SETW visits model estates in source separation of waste Jan 21 Notes on the Open Forum on Policy Framework for the management of MSW Jan 21 ACE open forum on municipal solid waste management Jan 20 Submission from the Green Council to the LegCo EA Panel Jan 19 Minutes of LegCo Special meeting on 19 Jan Jan 19 LegCo EA Panel meeting with deputations Jan 11 Producer responsibility framework to be introduced Jan 10 ACE to hold open forum on municipal solid waste management       2005   Dec 21 Minutes of ACE meeting on 21 Dec Dec 21 ACE paper on the Policy Framework, Annex A Dec 17 Transcript of SETW's Stand-up Briefing (Chinese version only) Dec 15 Minutes of LegCo EA Panel meeting on the Policy Framework Dec 15 LegCo EA Panel paper on the Policy Framework Dec 15 Waste management framework published Dec 15 Policy Framework for Municipal Solid Waste Management published Dec 15 LegCo EA Panel paper on the Development of EcoPark Dec 8 Measures proposed to reduce waste Dec 8 Transcript of SETW's interview on management of municipal solid waste

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