Press Releases - 2022

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Date Press release - Topical issues
Much lower emissions of microplastics and nearshore water levels in Hong Kong than other regions
Internal reorganisation of EEB (Environment Branch) and EPD to take effect from January 1
Appointments to Advisory Council on the Environment
Waste statistics for 2021 published
Government launches "Cross-sectoral Territory-wide Anti-rodent Action" (with photos)
Green Tech Fund approves another project in second round of applications
37th batch of applications approved for trials of green innovative transport technologies under New Energy Transport Fund
Pest Control Steering Committee mobilising the strengths of departments to launch the "Cross-sectoral Territory-wide Anti-rodent Action" (with photo)
Shop on Kweilin Street in Sham Shui Po convicted of causing noise nuisance while peddling goods
EPD to launch 2022-23 Natural Christmas Trees Recycling Programme
Public consultation on raising fixed penalty level for public cleanliness and obstruction offences
EPD's Centralised Environmental Database to open progressively
Goods vehicle driver involved in three cases of illegal disposal of construction waste fined
Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food) undergoing home quarantine
Eco Expo Asia promotes green innovations for carbon neutrality
SEE elected as member of Steering Committee of C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
Personal assistant to SEE tests positive for COVID-19
HoHoSkips service for construction waste collection and recycling extended to Hong Kong Island, Kwun Tong, Tseung Kwan O and Tuen Mun
SEE visits Government Laboratory (with photos)
SEE appeals for active participation in GREEN@COMMUNITY Recycling Month activities (with photos)
EEB meets trade on sustainable development of recycling industry
EPD awards West Kowloon Transfer Station Second Follow-On Contract and Island West and Island East Transfer Stations Second Follow-On Contract
Illegal discharge of muddy water exposed by EPD's smart surveillance system (with photos)
Commencement notices of legislation concerning producer responsibility scheme on glass beverage containers gazette
Green Tech Fund approves seven projects in second round of applications
Green I&T Day promotes innovation and technology solutions to strive towards carbon neutrality (with photo)
EPD launches food waste collection trial scheme in public rental housing estates (with photos)
Government enhances Charter on External Lighting and calls for active participation
Government enhances Plastic Shopping Bag Charging Scheme
Legislative amendments for introducing fourth phase of Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme submitted to Legislative Council
EPD announces special arrangement for Ex-gratia Payment Scheme for Phasing Out Euro IV Diesel Commercial Vehicles
Topping-out ceremony for Organic Resources Recovery Centre Phase 2 (O ยท PARK2) held (with photos)
EPD's arrangement on beverage carton recycling
Sixth round of Countryside Conservation Funding Scheme approves three projects
EPD's response to media enquiries on beverage carton recycling
36th batch of applications approved for trials of green innovative transport technologies under New Energy Transport Fund
Appointments to Expert Committee on Food Safety
Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index may reach "Serious" level
Four metal recycling sites in Yuen Long convicted of causing environmental nuisance
Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index may reach "Serious" level
Secretary for Environment and Ecology undergoing home quarantine
Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index may reach "Serious" level
Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index may reach "Serious" level
Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index may reach "Serious" level
SEE visits Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works of Drainage Services Department (with photos)
Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index reaches "Serious" level
SEE attends Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Food Security Ministerial Meeting virtually (with photo)
LegCo Members visit EPD's waste management and resource recovery facilities (with photos)
Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index may reach "Serious" level
CCO holds "Retaining the Past" photo and video competition awards presentation ceremony (with photos)
EPD responds to Advisory Council on the Environment's resolution regarding EIA report on partial development of Fanling Golf Course Site
Metal scrap recycling site at Tong Yan San Tsuen in Yuen Long raided by EPD for conducting specified processes without licence
EEB officer tests positive for COVID-19
Countryside Conservation Office showcases rural uniqueness at "Future Captured" photo and video exhibition
Programme on Tackling Hygiene Black Spots launched in districts (with photos/video)
SEE inspects FEHD's anti-mosquito measures (with photos)
Secretary for Environment and Ecology visits Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (with photos)
SEE exchanges views with summer interns (with photos)
EEB officer tests positive for COVID-19
Construction site contractors in Pok Fu Lam convicted of illegally discharging muddy water
Landfill user giving incorrect information fined
EPD launches public consultation on revision of designated areas associated with construction noise control during night-time and general holidays
SEE views implementation of air change requirement in catering premises (with photos/video)
Session on "Spirit of the President's Important Speech" held by Environment and Ecology Bureau (with photos)
SEE visits Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (with photos)
Completion of non-in-situ land exchange procedures for long-term conservation of Sha Lo Tung
SEE visits Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (with photos)
Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment)/Director of Environmental Protection tests positive for COVID-19
EPD to launch the one-stop reliable recycling service GREEN COLLECT
Government receives detailed report on power cable incident from CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Date Press releases / news articles issued by other authorities
Government launches Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme
Opening ceremony of Sustainable Development Fund project Low Carbon Living Scheme held
Opening ceremony of Sustainable Development Fund project Carbon Neutral Action held (with photos)
December 2022 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
November 2022 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
Chairman of Council for Sustainable Development welcomes "The Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address"
October 2022 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
September 2022 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
Eight projects approved for funding under Sustainable Development Fund
August 2022 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations