7.2.3 Educational recycling programmes
Some educational recycling programmes are extracted here which are good examples for mall owners, operators,
shop owners and tenants to implement in their shopping malls and shop spaces.
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Programme
The first battery recycling programme in Hong Kong began in April 2002 with the launch
of the pilot Mobile Phone Battery Recycling Programme. After that, the programme was
widened to include all other rechargeable batteries. As of 2012, more than 1300 housing
estates, 600 commercial/industrial buildings and 200 schools provide collection services
to their occupants.
No matter what type of building and location you occupy, the Environmental Protection
Department welcomes your participation and provides cardboard collection boxes,
publicity materials and detailed guidance to organisers.
Figure 140 Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Programme
(Source: Environmental
Protection Department)
Computer Recycling Programme (CRP)
The Computer Recycling Programme was launched in 2008 after gaining experience
from a pilot programme in 2003. The CRP has lined up a charitable organisation,
Caritas (Hong Kong), to help refurbish computers that are still in a satisfactory working
condition and donate them to the needy.
By submitting an application form to the Environmental Protection Department, any
commercial building can join the CRP. A free collection service will be provided once
every four to six months on a roster basis. Special requests for bulk pick-up can be
freely met.
Figure 141 Computer
Recycling Programme
(Source: Environmental
Protection Department)
Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Programme (FLRP)
The Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Programme was launched in 2008 for collection and
treatment of mercury-containing lamps in line up with international practices. As of 2012,
more than 1000 housing estates joined FLRP, supplemented by 180 public collection
points including retail shops and shopping malls.
Shopping malls can participate by setting up collection box to facilitate the public in
recycling the spent fluorescent lamps or tubes when they visit the mall.
Figure 142 Fluorescent
Lamp Recycling Programme
(Source: Environmental
Protection Department)
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