Over 200 organisations commended for supporting local recycling industry (with photos)

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     The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (October 2) held the 8th Friends of EcoPark Award Presentation Ceremony to commend over 200 organisations from both the public and private sectors in recognition of their support for EcoPark tenants and to encourage further collaboration to enhance the development of the local recycling industry.

     Speaking at the award presentation ceremony, the Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, said that the number of awardees this year had reached a record high. He thanked all the awardees for their support for the EcoPark tenants and the recycling industry. In addition to reducing waste at source, he said that upcycling is also a key component in the circular economy. With the Mainland's progressive tightening of import requirements on recyclables, it is of utmost importance to foster the sustainable development of the local recycling industry with support from various sectors of the community. Mr Wong appealed to the awardees to continue working with the recycling industry and encouraged more trade stakeholders to become "Friends of EcoPark".

     Launched by the EPD in 2010, the Friends of EcoPark scheme aims at helping EcoPark tenants to extend their sourcing of recyclables and the collection network, and to promote their recycled products by fostering partnerships between the private and public sectors and EcoPark tenants. The number of participating companies and organisations is on an increasing trend, comprising a wide range of business groups such as hotels, catering, construction, logistics, retail, cleaning and property management, as well as various public utilities and organisations from the public sector.

     The EPD will continue to encourage more partnership initiatives between enterprises and tenants through the scheme to promote the sustainable development of recycling operations. For more information about the Friends of EcoPark scheme or collaboration opportunities with EcoPark tenants, please visit the EcoPark's website at www.ecopark.com.hk or call its hotline on 2496 7633.

     Also officiating at today's ceremony were the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs, Ms Tanya Chan and Dr Junius Ho; the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Recycling Fund, Mr Jimmy Kwok; and the Chairman of Tuen Mun District Council, Mr Leung Kin-man.

Ends/Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Issued at HKT 16:45

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The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, speaks at the 8th Friends of EcoPark Award Presentation Ceremony today (October 2).

The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing (fourth left), is pictured with other guests at the 8th Friends of EcoPark Award Presentation Ceremony today (October 2). Photo shows (from left) the Deputy Director of Environmental Protection, Mrs Vicki Kwok; the Chairman of Tuen Mun District Council, Mr Leung Kin-man; the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Recycling Fund, Mr Jimmy Kwok; Mr Wong; the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs, Ms Tanya Chan and Dr Junius Ho; the Assistant Director of Environmental Protection (Waste Reduction & Recycling), Mr Fong Kin-wa; and the Managing Director of Urban Group, Dr Edmond Cheng.