Press Releases 2008

 
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Date Press release - Topical issues
31.12.2008 Plastic shopping bags regulation submitted to LegCo
18.12.2008 9th meeting of JWG on Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection held in Hong Kong
13.12.2008 New generation of waste separation bins launched (with photos)
5.12.2008 Tenders invited for waste recycling tenancy at EcoPark
28.11.2008 Proposed sewerage works at Tsing Lun Road and Tsz Tin Road approved
24.11.2008 CE pledges continued efforts to combat climate change
17.11.2008 Hotels unite to recycle glass containers
7.11.2008 Technical Memorandum on emission allowances for power plants gazetted
31.10.2008 New regulation for dry cleaning machines in force tomorrow
29.10.2008 Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network results for the first half of 2008
24.10.2008 Environment Hong Kong 2008 report published
20.10.2008 Council for Sustainable Development was briefed on the Government's response on the Council's report on Better Air Quality engagement process
15.10.2008 Government response to Report on Better Air Quality Engagement Process
3.10.2008 Tenders invited for tenancy of recycling of waste metals in EcoPark
30.9.2008 Amended regulation to cut sulphur dioxide emissions
25.9.2008 Extra time to apply for pre-Euro diesel commercial vehicle grant
19.9.2008 Company and drivers convicted of dumping waste on government and private land
13.9.2008 Joint efforts for a greener Mid-Autumn Festival
12.9.2008 Very high air pollution indices forecast for next few days
20.8.2008 Forum on Source Separation of Waste cum Award Presentation Ceremony
25.7.2008 Animal Waste Composting Plant ready to operate
24.7.2008 First carbon audit guidelines launched
16.6.2008 SEN attends climate change conference in London
6.6.2008 Arrangements for the Implementation of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Projects in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced today
16.5.2008 Amended environmental regulation to cut sulphur dioxide gazetted
16.5.2008 More designated areas to come under construction noise control
16.5.2008 Building regulation amended to improve source separation of waste
9.5.2008 Trade effluent surcharge scheme reviewed
2.5.2008 Revision of fees and charges
30.4.2008 Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network results for 2007 announced today
26.4.2008 Tax deduction for environment-friendly facilities to be introduced
18.4.2008 Cleaner Production Partnership Programme launched
31.3.2008 Tighter control on disposal of imported non-hazardous waste
31.3.2008 New ordinance to control hazardous chemicals comes into force on April 1
31.3.2008 Environment-friendly commercial vehicle scheme details announced
27.3.2008 Consultancy study on climate change awarded
15.3.2008 Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Programme launched
29.2.2008 High air pollution indices forecast for next couple of days
20.2.2008 Forum on Source Separation of Commercial and Industrial Waste held
15.2.2008 Tenders invited for tenancies in EcoPark
5.2.2008 Air Pollution Control (Amendment) Bill 2008 to be introduced
31.1.2008 Consultation forum on review of air quality objectives
29.1.2008 Potential sites for Integrated Waste Management Facilities identified
25.1.2008 Tighter control on imported non-hazardous waste disposal
25.1.2008 NENT Landfill Gas Utilisation Project commissioned
12.1.2008 Computer Recycling Programme launched by the trade
8.1.2008 Pearl River Delta Regional Air Quality Management Plan Mid-term Review report announced today
 
Date Press release - Grading of beach water quality
24.12.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
19.12.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
12.12.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
5.12.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
28.11.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
21.11.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
14.11.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
7.11.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
31.10.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
24.10.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
17.10.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
10.10.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
3.10.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
26.9.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
19.9.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
12.9.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
5.9.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
29.8.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
23.8.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
15.8.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
8.8.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
1.8.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
25.7.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
18.7.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
11.7.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
4.7.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
27.6.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
20.6.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
13.6.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
6.6.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
30.5.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
23.5.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
16.5.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
9.5.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
2.5.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
25.4.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
18.4.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
11.4.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
3.4.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
28.3.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
20.3.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
14.3.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
7.3.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
29.2.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
22.2.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
15.2.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
6.2.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
1.2.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
25.1.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
18.1.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
11.1.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
4.1.2008 Grading of beach water quality released
 
Date Press release - Prosecution statistics
23.12.2008 Prosecution Statistics in November
18.11.2008 Prosecution Statistics in October
21.10.2008 Prosecution Statistics in September
16.9.2008 Prosecution Statistics in August
19.8.2008 Prosecution Statistics in July
15.7.2008 Prosecution Statistics in June
17.6.2008 Prosecution Statistics in May
20.5.2008 Prosecution Statistics in April
15.4.2008 Prosecution Statistics in March
18.3.2008 Prosecution Statistics in February
26.2.2008 Prosecution Statistics in January
22.1.2008 Prosecution Statistics in December
 
Date Press release - List of environmental impact assessment studies
10.10.2008 List of environmental impact assessment released
8.7.2008 List of environmental impact assessment released
8.4.2008 List of environmental impact assessment released
8.1.2008 List of environmental impact assessment released
 
Date Press releases / news articles issued by other authorities
24.12.2008 January adjustment in auto LPG ceiling prices
14.12.2008 Eco-driving competition raises awareness of fuel conservation
25.11.2008 December adjustment in auto LPG ceiling prices
31.10.2008 November adjustment in auto LPG ceiling prices
26.9.2008 October adjustment in Auto LPG ceiling prices
28.8.2008 September adjustment in auto LPG ceiling prices
5.8.2008 11th Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference today (with photo)
25.7.2008 August adjustment in auto LPG ceiling prices
27.6.2008 July adjustment in auto LPG ceiling prices
13.6.2008 HK/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference holds 11th Working Meeting in HK
11.6.2008 Contract awarded for ultraviolet disinfection works for sewage treatment
30.5.2008 June adjustment in auto LPG ceiling prices
10.5.2008 Hong Kong environment and energy service companies visit San Francisco (English only)
5.5.2008 Hong Kong and Shenzhen collaborate with DuPont to develop solar energy technologies (with photos)
25.4.2008 Auto LPG ceiling prices to be adjusted downward in May
12.4.2008 CE's speech at luncheon for the Boao Forum (With photos)
31.3.2008 Tenants' environmental sense improving
28.3.2008 Auto LPG ceiling prices to be adjusted in April
26.3.2008 Environmental protection seminar held
14.3.2008 Infrastructure works for Tseung Kwan O Stage I Landfill Site gazetted
28.2.2008 Building upgrades to fight global warming
28.2.2008 Auto LPG ceiling prices to be adjusted downward in March
27.2.2008 Tax cut set for 'green' work vehicles
16.2.2008 Solid-waste recovery improves
1.2.2008 2008 HK Awards for Environmental Excellence launched (With photos)
25.1.2008 Auto LPG ceiling prices to be adjusted in February
15.1.2008 Secretary for the Environment visits US
7.1.2008 New Scheme of Control Agreements reached with the two power companies
 

 
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