| 英文摘要 |
This Project was implemented over the period from February 16, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The main work items included: investigating and planning methods to reduce the amount of food waste generated; analyzing the reasons why the waste processed at incinerator plants contains heavy metals and other hazardous substances; continued promotion of existing general waste source reduction efforts; implementation of source reduction activities, etc. The main results achieved were as follows: (1) A survey was conducted of the reasons for the generation of food waste within Taiwan, and of the current state of food waste disposal; additionally, in accordance with the division of responsibility for waste management as specified by the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), a strategy was recommended regarding feasible methods for reducing the amount of food waste generated, with the suggestion that the main focus be placed on strengthening the general public’s awareness of the importance of not wasting food, which would at the same time help to reduce the amount of kitchen waste generated. (2) Assistance was provided with the legislative preparations, and formulation of ancillary measures, for the revision of the Official Announcement regarding the Restrictions on the Manufacture, Import, and Sale of Dry Cell Batteries, and assistance was also given in regard to the formulation of the Regulations Governing Documentation Review for the Purpose of Verifying the Mercury and Cadmium Content of Designated Batteries. Starting from July 1, 2015, the responsibility for implementing documentation review for the purpose of confirming the mercury and cadmium content of designated battery types has been transferred to local government authorities; to ensure that the handover of responsibility for this work proceeds as smoothly as possible, guidance has already been provided to help the environmental protection departments of local government authorities issue a total of 398 confirmation documents. (3) A survey was conducted into the current utilization status of mercury sphygmomanometers. On the basis of the number of mercury sphygmomanometers calibrated by the responsible agency (the Bureau of Standards, Metrology ＆ Inspection) over the past 10 fiscal years, it was estimated that around 30,000 mercury sphygmomanometers are manufactured in Taiwan every year, of which around 15,000 end up being used by private households. A recommendation was therefore made that Taiwan should reference the U.N. Minamata Convention on Mercury, and should impose restrictions on the use of mercury sphygmomanometers by private households, and formulate measures for strengthening the recovery of such mercury sphygmomanometers. (4) Assistance was provided for the implementation of policies aimed at reducing polystyrene cup usage, with the holding of three consultative meetings in regard to the government’s policy on polystyrene, and with the making of promotional videos. (5) Assistance was provided with the continued implementation of existing source reduction policies relating to the purchasing of plastic shopping bags, the use of plastic trays, single-use drinking cups, reduction in unnecessary packaging, etc., and assistance was also given in regard to the provision of guidance to help business enterprises comply with government policies. (6) Assistance was provided in regard to the organizing of the “Green Food Fashion” stand at the “Green Lifestyles Carnival” activity held on August 28 – 29, 2015, to help spread awareness of government policy in regard to reducing the utilization of single-use plastic products, disposable tableware, etc.
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