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The Programme on Source Separation of Domestic Waste has taken important
steps to enhancing waste recovery and reducing waste loads. Over
the next few years the EPD will be seeking to increase the number
of participants and the quantities of waste recovered to meet the
targets described inĦ§4.1. Our GoalsĦ¨.
1. Recruitment
We will continue
to liaise with property management companies through the Hong
Kong Association of Property Management Companies and individual
housing estates/buildings to enlist their participation. In
addition, we will continue to work closely with the Housing
Department, Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Hong Kong
Housing Society, who implement source separation of domestic
waste in public housing estates, and the Government Property
Agency, which is in charge of most government quarters.
To further boost participation, we will engage community groups
to approach estates and encourage them to join the Programme. |
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We appointed Mr. Lau Ching Wan and Ms. Amy Kwok as the Ambassadors of the Programme on Source Separation of Domestic Waste
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Announcement
of Public Interest - shooting in action
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Advertisement
on public transport
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2. Education and Promotion
Public education will continue
to be a priority. The general public and individual
housing estates will be targeted with messages about
the importance of waste recovery, and the fact that
everyone can participate.
Promotional activities will include broadcasts of
Announcements of Public Interest on TV and electronic
media; advertisements on public transport and in newspapers;
distribution of leaflets and posters in participating
housing estates; and talks, exhibitions and road shows
in various districts.
In addition, a Competition on Source
Separation of Domestic Waste will be organised on
a yearly basis to commend those housing estates/ residential
buildings with outstanding results.
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Promotion
poster for the Programme
on Source Separation of
Domestic Waste |
Promotion
poster for the Competition
on Source Separation of
Domestic Waste
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3. Finding the Right Bin
A major constraint to installing waste separation
facilities on each floor of buildings is the strict fire safety
requirements imposed by the FSD (e.g. bin size and fire resistance
standard). Currently there are not many bins in the market that
could meet these requirements. The EPD therefore is designing a
metal recycling bin to meet FSD's criteria, which will be used on
a trial basis in several estates.
4. Amendment of Building Regulations
One of the major
constraints in implementing floor-based waste recovery is
the lack of space provided in building designs. The EPD is
working with the Buildings Department to explore the feasibility
of introducing a provision to require new residential buildings
to reserve space on each floor for a refuse storage and materials
recovery room. The proposed amendment to the Building Regulations
is now under consideration by the Housing, Planning and Lands
Bureau. |
Sample
layout plan for aĦ§Refuse Storage and Material Recovery RoomĦ¨
on each floor |
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