http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd http://www.epd.gov.hk/epdhttp://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/images/rss_logo.jpgEnvironmental Protection Department - Highlights en-US Environmental Protection Department enquiry@epd.gov.hk Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:45 +0800 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:45 +0800 EPD RSS Generator 1.0 http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/ http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0800
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. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201201/10/P201201100346.htm http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201201/10/P201201100346.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0800
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. http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/pub_reports_ap.html http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/pub_reports_ap.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:58:46 +0800
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. http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/air/prob_solutions/idling_prohibition.html http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/air/prob_solutions/idling_prohibition.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0800
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. http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/misc/er/er2011/index.html http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/misc/er/er2011/index.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:15:00 +0800
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. http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/news_events/press/press_111028b.html http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/news_events/press/press_111028b.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:00:11 +0800
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. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201109/01/P201109010129.htm http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201109/01/P201109010129.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:00:00 +0800
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. http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/ http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0800
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. http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/ http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:17:08 +0800
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)" http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/25_anniversary/activities/roving_exhibition.html http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/25_anniversary/activities/roving_exhibition.html Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:17:43 +0800
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. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201103/29/P201103280212.htm http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201103/29/P201103280212.htm Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0800
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.