Chapter 5 - THE WAY FORWARD
To strive for continuous improvement, we will -
- monitor the effectiveness of the green measures in place, and modify and improve them as and when necessary;
- review our environmental objectives regularly and make use of new techniques as far as possible; and
- promote staff awareness in and knowledge on environmental issues, and support green initiatives and campaigns organised by other organisations.
Towards a Better Environment
We plan to take forward the following environmental initiatives, which aim at helping create a better environment.
Upgrading of Cremation Facilities
The construction of new and environmentally friendly cremators at the Wo Hop Shek Crematorium is underway. The new cremators will meet prevailing standards set by the Environmental Protection Department. Similar construction works in Cape Collinson Crematorium will commence in 2010. We will adopt the most updated technologies, use fuel that will increase cremation efficiency and reduce air pollutant emission, thereby minimizing impact on the environment.
Improvement of Refuse Collection Points and Public Toilets
We plan to build more off-street RCPs equipped with features to minimise environmental nuisance to nearby residents. We will continue to carry out improvement works to public toilets and aqua privies.
Enhanced Intensive Street Washing and Gum Removal
We will strengthen the use of high pressure hot water cleaners for street washing and gum removal to enhance street cleanliness, with a view to maintaining Hong Kong as a world class metropolitan and to meeting public expectation for a cleaner city.
Pest Control
We will continue to adopt an integrated approach in pest control operations, putting equal emphasis on judicious application of pesticides and continuous improvement of environmental hygiene. We will continue to review pest control methodologies and technologies regularly, making reference to the World Health Organisation's latest recommendations.
Green Drive
We will continue to implement green housekeeping practices and promote staff awareness of paper saving, energy saving and waste recycling. We will also work in partnership with EMSD to schedule energy audits, arrange energy saving briefings to venue managers and staff, and explore further energy saving initiatives.
Comments and Suggestions
This report can be viewed at our homepage at www.fehd.gov.hk. Comments and suggestions on the report are most welcome. Please write to our Green Manager at Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, 45/F, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong or email us at fehdhqgen@fehd.gov.hk.