Press Releases - 2022

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Date Press release - Topical issues
Waste statistics for 2021 published
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
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
EPD's Centralised Environmental Database to open progressively
Goods vehicle driver involved in three cases of illegal disposal of construction waste fined
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 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
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
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)
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
Government launches music video on World Environment Day to promote carbon neutrality (with photos)
35th batch of applications approved for trials of green innovative transport technologies under New Energy Transport Fund
Subsidies totalling $84 million approved under Anti-epidemic Subsidy Scheme for the Laundry Trade (Second Round)
Special allowance for drivers and assistants of drivers of municipal solid waste and domestic sewage collection vehicles to be disbursed under sixth round of Anti-epidemic Fund
ENB to offer nearly 1 000 environmental-related jobs under third round of Green Employment Scheme
Government announces new Feed-in Tariff rates and introduces facilitation measures on installation of solar photovoltaic systems in open car parks by private sector
Latest progress of long-term conservation of Sha Lo Tung through non-in-situ land exchange
Government welcomes Council for Sustainable Development's report on control of single-use plastics
ENB and EPD participate in distribution of anti-epidemic service bags
SEN visits mobile vaccination station operating in form of electric vaccination vehicle (with photos)
EPD proactively co-ordinates and conducts "restriction-testing declaration" operations in "restricted area" (with photos/video)
ENB driver tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19
ENB responds to media enquiries
ENB driver tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19
APEC holds Workshop cum Training on Retro-commissioning in Hong Kong via video conferencing (with photos)
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
May 2022 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
SDC submits public engagement report on control of single-use plastics to Government (with photo)
April 2022 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
March 2022 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations
February 2022 adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations