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Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Programme - FAQ
Q1: Why mercury-containing lamps need proper collection and disposal? Fluorescent lamps contain small amounts of mercury, on average, 4 milligrams or less of mercury which is about 1/100th of the amount found in a mercury thermometer, while fluorescent tubes may contain up to 15 milligrams of mercury, depending on the type, brand and date of manufacture. In case of improper disposal, it can be hazardous to people and the environment. Over the past 20 years, many lamp…
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Computer and Communication Products Recycling Programme - FAQ
Q1: What are the benefits of recycling computer and communication products? Computer and communication products recycling helps protect the environment in three important ways:A. It saves scarce landfill space.B. It avoids pollution to the environment, as the harmful materials, such as lead are properly treated.C. It encourages reuse and recycling, as the refurbished computers that are still in working conditions could be donated to the needy and the…
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Eco Expo Asia 2024
30 Oct – 2 Nov | AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong23 Oct – 9 Nov | Click2Match (Online)Eco Expo Asia is a prominent global trade platform showcasing the latest sustainable environmental technologies and solutions. This year, the theme of Eco Expo Asia, "Fostering Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality" seeks to unite stakeholders, businesses, scholars and governmental officials from Asia and beyond, promoting collaboration, sparking innovation and catalysing the growth of green technologies and sustainable…
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GREEN$ good news to announce!
GREEN$ good news to announce!Good news 1: Food and Beverage Vouchers (F&B Vouchers) available for redemptionGREEN$ is introducing new rewards. Various types of F&B Vouchers will be available for redemption at GREEN@COMMUNITY Recycling Stations and Recycling Stores starting on 21 October. GREEN$ Users can visit these Recycling Stations and Recycling Stores to redeem F&B Vouchers with GREEN$ Points^.Good news 2: Carbon Wallet Additional Carbon Wallet Points (CW Points) Reward…
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School
“We-recycle@School” ActivityGreen LunchResources, Training and AwardsApply for Funding SupportGREEN@COMMUNITYFluorescent Lamp Recycling ProgrammeRechargeable Battery Recycling ProgrammeE-Waste CollectionComputer and Communication Product Recycling ProgrammeWaste Reduction and Recycling TipsMap of Recycling PointsHome Recycling One Stop Shop
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School Resources, Training and Awards
Promotion Programme on Source Separation of WasteGreen Prefect ProgrammeHong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (Schools Sector)School Recyclables Collection ServicesGreenLink - Environmental Education Support Programme (GreenLink - EESP)Student Environmental Protection Ambassador Scheme
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Looking for Listed Construction and Demolition Materials Recyclers (Public Works)
Application to Becoming a Listed RecyclerThis note seeks to set out the criteria for becoming a listed recycler, which is the Government’s measure to streamline the collection of construction and demolition (C&D) materials from public works by recyclers that manufacture recycled works materials. This note also invites interested parties to submit relevant materials to the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) to become a listed…
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GREEN@WAN CHAI
FacilityGREEN@WAN CHAIOperation Commencement2021OperatorThe Hong Kong Wan Chai District Association LimitedAddress6 Wan Shing Street, Wan ChaiRecycling Areas Opening Hours:8 am to 8 pm (basically all year round, except for station closure days. For the closure days and special arrangement under adverse weather and special circumstances, please refer to the relevant social media page of the Recycling Station.)Phone Number2811 1567Email Addresswanchai@6green.hkSocial Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/6green.…
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Big Waster and Greeny
Self-Introduction of Big Waster
The Big Waster has been the mascot of the Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign launched by the Environment Bureau since 2013.
By deliberately setting up Big Waster as a bad example, the design “your eyes are bigger than your stomach” of Big Waster is used to grab the public’s attention and hit home the message to value food and stop wasting it.
The image of the Big Waster has been deeply rooted in the public and it has become the Environment and…
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Commercial and Industrial Building
To organize a clean recycling programme, you may join the Programme on Source Separation of Commercial & Industrial Waste. EPD has implemented progammes for various recyclables. You may find here recycling bin supplier list, HK Collector/ Recycler Directory, other awards and recognition, and Ho Ho Skip. Packaging Reduction CharterProgramme on Source Separation of Commercial & Industrial WasteFluorescent Lamp Recycling ProgrammeRechargeable Battery Recycling ProgrammeE-…
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