Press Releases

 

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Date Press release - Topical issues
EPD welcomes Office of Ombudsman's direct investigation into issue of illegal disposal of construction waste
Memorandum of Understanding on the Development and Application of Hydrogen Energy in Hong Kong signed today (with photos)
EPD investigates short-term non-compliance with contract standards found in T·PARK's stack gas monitoring
Latest developments of regulation on disposable plastic products
Proposed Sewerage works under Yuen Long South - Second Phase Development and Yuen Long South Effluent Polishing Plant authorised
Optimisation of EIA process to enhance efficiency and relevant transitional arrangements will end in mid-2025
Provisions on prohibition of supply and sale of regulated mercury-added products to take effect on December 1
Delegations from Belt and Road countries attend Eco Expo Asia and EPD environmental technology forum (with photos)
Adaptation period for new regulation on disposable plastic products to end tomorrow
"Environment Matters, Your Action Matters More" promoting environmental protection and sustainable development to launch on RTHK TV 31
Adaptation period for new regulation on disposable plastic products to end in two weeks
SEE inspects progress of improving odour of Victoria Harbour's coastal waters (with photos)
75-minute documentary "Enchanting China" premieres today to celebrate 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China (with photos)
Handling fallen trees and other yard waste
Hong Kong's sewage surveillance programme wins IWA Project Innovation Awards (with photos)
Pilot Scheme for Electric Public Light Buses accepts second round of applications
EPD responds to application of judicial review by member of public on EIA report for San Tin/Lok Ma Chau Development Node
Appointments to new term of Advisory Committee on Recycling Fund announced
DEP hosts exchange meeting for delegation from China National Environmental Monitoring Centre of Ministry of Ecology and Environment (with photos)
Fire incident at West Kowloon Transfer Station
EPD Food Waste Collection Scheme expanded to all PRH estates (with photos)
DEP leads delegation to attend Belt and Road forum on environmental protection and sustainable development in Sri Lanka (with photos)
Enhanced Producer Responsibility Scheme on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment to be implemented July 1
Refurbishment and upgrading works of North Lantau Transfer Station and Outlying Islands Transfer Facilities commence smoothly (with photos)
Food waste smart recycling services resumed at around 2.30pm
ICAC charges four employees of EPD's contractor and two staff of waste disposal company for conspiracy to defraud
EPD launches Waste Reduction and Recycling Charter for private residential premises
EPD to launch GO Recycling Campaign tomorrow to boost waste reduction for all
EPD responds to comments raised by some groups on EIA report for San Tin/Lok Ma Chau Development Node
EPD responds to media enquiries on pilot project of using black soldier flies bioconversion technology for treating chicken waste
EIA report for San Tin/Lok Ma Chau Development Node approved with conditions (with photos/video)
Over 1 000 premises commended for enhancing indoor air quality in celebration of IAQ Certification Scheme's 20th anniversary (with photos)
EPD's response to media enquiries
EPD responds to Advisory Council on the Environment's resolution on San Tin/Lok Ma Chau Development Node EIA report
DEP inspects chain restaurants to understand trade's preparations for implementation of new regulation on disposable plastic products (with photos)
EPD responds to media enquiries about EIA report for San Tin/Lok Ma Chau Development Node
EPD responds to concerns regarding food waste recycling services
Arrangements for adaptation period under regulation of disposable plastic tableware and other plastic products announced (with photos)
EPD clarifies that dioxins found in hairy crabs in Ha Pak Nai crab farm was unrelated to surrounding environment
All gazetted beaches continue to meet bacteriological Water Quality Objective (with photos)
SEE inspects selected premises to understand preparatory work under MSW Charging Demonstration Scheme (with photos)
EPD continues to expand Community Recycling Network in Public Rental Housing Estates (with photos)
EPD made good use of technology by deploying acoustic cameras to successfully track down unknown noise source (with photos)
SEE attends launch ceremony of Pilot Scheme on Food Waste Smart Recycling Bins in Private Housing Estates (with photos)
EPD holds third briefing on MSW charging for Care Teams (with photos)
EPD invites all primary and secondary schools to join "We-recycle@School" activity
EPD expresses sadness on accident at West New Territories Landfill Extension
Follow-up on EIA report for San Tin/Lok Ma Chau Development Node
SEE officiates at opening ceremony of GREEN@TSING YI (with photos)
Qualifying standards for environment-friendly commercial vehicles to remain unchanged from April 2024 to March 2025
EPD holds first briefing on MSW charging for Care Teams (with photo)
Hong Kong's air quality in 2023 (with photo/video)
EPD to launch 2024 Peach Blossom Trees Recycling Programme
Special operational arrangements for GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities during Lunar New Year holidays
Food Wise Hong Kong Steering Committee supports enhancement of promoting food waste recycling to prepare for implementation of MSW charging (with photos)
EPD strongly condemns fake news slandering quality of designated bags (with video)
Prefabrication of modules for waste-to-energy facility I·PARK1 completed (with photos)
SEE and US(Ed) attend educational activity of MSW charging at school (with photos)
Sales network and bulk order arrangement for designated bags and designated labels announced
Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index may reach "Serious" level
EPD clarifies on matters relating to sales of designated bags for municipal solid waste charging circulated on Internet
EPD responds to concerns regarding implementation of municipal solid waste charging
Date Press release - Grading of beach water quality
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
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Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
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Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
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Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Grading of beach water quality released
Date Press release - Prosecution statistics
Prosecution Statistics in October
Prosecution Statistics in September
Prosecution Statistics in August
Prosecution Statistics in July
Prosecution Statistics in June
Prosecution Statistics in May
Prosecution Statistics in April
Prosecution Statistics in March
Prosecution Statistics in February
Prosecution Statistics in January
Prosecution Statistics in December
Date Press release - List of environmental impact assessment studies
List of environmental impact assessments in fourth quarter of 2023 released