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Written by: Lao Minyi
2020-11-25 16:08
Last update date: 2020-11-25 16:30
The waste paper recycling plant in Tuen Mun Eco Park, covering an area of nearly two hectares, has not started construction for a long time, and news of its withdrawal has been reported earlier.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor stated in a new "Policy Address" today (25) that it plans to set up a modern pulp production facility in the Tuen Mun Environmental Protection Park. It is expected to invite tenders in the first half of next year and start operations in or before 2024.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that he plans to invite tenders in the Tuen Mun Eco Park to set up modern pulp production facilities. The latest waste paper recycling pulping technology has the advantage of making land more efficient, saving energy and operating costs, and pulp products are generally not subject to import restrictions. , More in line with the local situation and more effective conversion of waste into materials.
Regarding the "Waste Disposal (Municipal Solid Waste Charges) (Amendment) Bill 2018" to be discussed in the Legislative Council, Carrie Lam said that garbage charging is the "locomotive" for promoting waste reduction and not only helps drive enterprises and the public to implement waste reduction and recycling. , And when the quality and quantity of recycled materials are improved, it will be beneficial to the sustainable development of related industries and the creation of green jobs. It is hoped that the draft will be passed as soon as possible.
In terms of food waste, the Environment Bureau will study the installation of food waste mincers for new development areas and housing projects, and make good use of the technology of co-anaerobic digestion of food waste and sludge to speed up the improvement of local food waste treatment capacity.
Carrie Lam said that the Hong Kong government will strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and will update the "Hong Kong Climate Action Blueprint" in the first half of next year to set more aggressive strategies and measures to reduce carbon emissions.
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Formulate more aggressive strategies and measures to reduce carbon emissions in the middle of next year
Regarding carbon reduction measures, Carrie Lam said that President Xi Jinping’s earlier speech at the United Nations indicated that China will strive to reach its peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, and the Hong Kong government will also work hard. Striving to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the "Hong Kong Climate Action Blueprint" will be updated in the first half of next year, and more aggressive strategies and measures to reduce carbon emissions will be set.
In addition, in the first quarter of next year, the first roadmap for the popularization of electric vehicles will be drawn up, and a target will be set for the suspension of the sale of traditional fuel-burning private cars.
Government sources said that the authorities will refer to London and Singapore plans to stop the sale of fuel vehicles by 2035 and 2040, respectively, and set a timetable for the suspension of the sale of traditional fuel-fueled private cars.
As for how to reduce carbon, she said that it will explore different zero-carbon energy and carbon-reduction technologies, improve the energy efficiency of new and existing buildings, promote zero-carbon vehicles and green transportation, and build large-scale waste-to-energy facilities. Develop green finance to increase investment that helps reduce carbon, and build a low-carbon and more climate-resistant economic system.
Create 4,000 environmental jobs
In addition, the "Policy Address" mentioned that in order to help workers get out of difficulties, the government will create employment opportunities based on the industry, including investing in a series of environmental protection projects in the future, creating 4,000 employment opportunities involving scientific research, construction and engineering, recycling and transportation.
Government sources pointed out that the environmental protection industry will carry out related recruitment in the next three years, which involves 2 billion yuan to help private building parking lots install electric vehicle charging facilities, including electricians, engineers and management personnel.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor issued a new "policy address" today.
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Huan Tuan urges a clear timetable for the elimination of fuel vehicles
Greenpeace, an environmental group, called for the government to reject the Sustainable Development Commission’s proposal to study the “safe” use of nuclear power and use other safer methods, such as accelerating the development of renewable energy and improving urban planning to reduce emissions.
Greenpeace also pointed out that many regions and countries will ban the sale of petrol vehicles from 2030 to 2040. Hong Kong must keep up with the international pace. It urges the government to formulate clear timetables and actions for the elimination of petrol vehicles in the roadmap for the popularization of electric vehicles. Program.
As for the regulations on waste levy, Greenpeace urges the government to demonstrate the waste reduction supporting facilities and implementation rules with substantive actions to increase the chances of passing the regulations.
Green Earth also calls on the Legislative Council to pass waste levies as soon as possible to accelerate waste reduction and emission reduction, and create more and real green job opportunities.
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