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 of and knowledge on environmental issues, and support green initiatives and campaigns organised by other organisations.
Towards a Better Environment
We will continue to take forward the following environmental initiatives to help create a better environment.
Upgrading of Cremation Facilities
Reprovisioning of cremators and related works at Kwai Chung Crematorium, including demolition of the four existing cremators and reprovisioning of four new cremators, commenced in August 2024 and is targeted for resuming operation in Q1 2028. The four new cremators will adopt the most up-to-date technologies, comply with the standards set by EPD, and use town gas as fuel that increases cremation efficiency and reduces air pollutant emission, thereby minimising impact on the environment.
Upgrading of Columbarium Facilities
To encourage the public to adopt environmentally friendly ways to pay tribute to the deceased and to improve air quality, furnaces with exhaust air treatment facilities for burning joss paper have been installed at Tsang Tsui Columbarium and Wo Hop Shek Columbarium Phase VI commissioned in 2020 as well as Cape Collinson-San Ha Columbarium commissioned in 2023. Also, incense troughs for burning joss sticks have been installed only at specified locations on non-smoke-free floors of the columbaria. The new columbarium at Shek Mun to be commissioned in the third quarter of 2025 will be totally smoke-free.
Improvement of Refuse Collection Points and Public Toilets
It is our policy to build properly designed off-street RCPs equipped with modern deodorising systems and vehicle exhaust extraction devices to minimise environmental nuisance to nearby residents. We will continue to carry out improvement works to public toilets and aqua privies.
Promoting Transformation for Green Transport
We are participating in the trial project of "Hydrogen Fuel Cell Street Washing Vehicles" led by the Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel to explore the feasibility of operating this type of new energy vehicles in this Department.
Enhanced Intensive Street Washing and Stubborn Dirts Removal
We will continue to use pressure washer surface cleaners/high pressure hot water cleaners for street washing and stubborn dirts removal to enhance street cleanliness with a view to maintaining Hong Kong as a world class metropolitan and 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 Organization’s latest recommendations.
Green Drive
We will, in line with the service-wide policy, integrate CERKS into our administrative work and business processes, as well as to continue implementing green housekeeping practices and promoting staff awareness of paper saving, energy saving and waste recycling. We will also work in partnership with EMSD to 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, 44/F, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong or email us at fehdhqgen@fehd.gov.hk.
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
January 2026