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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…
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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…
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Food Wise Promotional Materials
PDF - Poster (Think before you buy food)PDF - Poster (Think before you cook)PDF - Poster (Think before you order food)PDF - Poster (If you can’t finish your food, don’t waste it)PDF - Poster (Chinese New Year)PDF - Big Waster Christmas Poster (1)PDF - Big Waster Christmas Poster (2)PDF - Big Waster Christmas Poster (3)
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Kerbside Recycling Bin - FAQ
Q1: Where will the recyclables collected from three-colour recycling bins on the roadside go?
The recyclables collected from roadside recycling bins, commonly known as three-colour bins, will be delivered to local recyclers for proper handling, including processing them into recycled products or raw materials so that they can be exported or supplied to the local market. Taking plastic as an example, after sorting, washing and shredding, it could be…
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Becoming Campus Recycling Expert
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Schools can make use of the “teaching resources”, “school-based activities” and “outreaching activities” etc., to enhance students’ knowledge on waste reduction and recycling, as well as community recycling support.
Objective
Educate students knowledge on waste reduction and recycling and allow them to familiarise with the recycling facilities at schools and in the community.
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Programme on Source Separation of Waste - FAQ
Programme on Source Separation of Domestic Waste (SSDW) Q1: How can residents of housing estates or residential buildings participate together in waste separation at source and recycling?Housing estates and residential buildings with property management companies (PMCs), Incorporated Owners' Committee or Owners' Committee can join the Programme on Source Separation of Domestic Waste (SSDW) by returning a completed Enrolment Form.Enrolment Form available at Hong…
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GREEN$ Mobile App
GREEN$ mobile app is developed by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Its primary function is to facilitate the public to participate the GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme (ePIS) using smartphone. Members of the GREEN$ ePIS will earn GREEN$ for redemption of gift items when submitting recyclables at Recycling Stations, Recycling Stores and Recycling Spots for clean recycling.Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ)…
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Green Service - Before the Event
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SGREEN x We-recycle@School Inter-school Recycling Competition
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The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) continues to collaborate with “Ocean Park Conservation Alliance” in the 2025/26 school year on “SGREEN x We-recycle@School Inter-school Recycling Competition”. Apart from encouraging students to practise clean recycling actively in schools, we would like them to bring relevant messages to their family members and the communities, and invite their family…
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Closing date of Recycling Stations from October to December 2024
During the period from October to December 2024, the open and closure arrangement of Recycling Stations are as follows:Recycling StationsOctober to November 20241 Oct (National Day)11 Oct (Chung Yeung Festival)18 NovGREEN@EASTERNOpenOpenCloseGREEN@ISLANDSOpenCloseOpenGREEN@KWAI TSINGOpenCloseOpenGREEN@KWUN TONGOpenOpenOpenGREEN@SAI KUNGOpenCloseOpenGREEN@SHA…
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