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DEP Celebrates Earth Day with Environmental Awareness Fair

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) organized a special fair to celebrate Earth Day and this year’s theme of “Trees for the Earth.” The event took place at Qishin Park in Beitou District on April 23.

According to DEP, sustainable forest management seeks to reduce the pace of deforestation resulting from logging, clearing land for agriculture, or other purposes. Preserving our rain forest is to ensure that the planet retains its “lungs” for breathing.

The agency pointed out that city hall has implemented measures to restrict the use of paper lunch boxes, wooden lunch boxes, paper cups, disposable chopsticks, and other single-use disposable utensils starting April 1. This policy will be expanded on August 1 to include city-affiliated agencies and schools, hoping to create an impact on our environment.

At the fair, there are stalls promoting concepts of recycling and conservation including classroom on water supply/water use and Yanhui Book Warehouse. Fun activities include green roof demonstration and exchanging used batteries for tree seedlings.

In addition, DEP will also introduce a series of seminars on urban gardening in April and May. To sign up for the talks, please visit the Chinese registration website: https://goo.gl/ij8Vvs

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• Source: Department of Information Technology, Taipei City Government