In response to global climate change and the trend toward net-zero transition, Taiwan’s environmental governance has gradually evolved from traditional end-of-pipe treatment into an integrated model that promotes both resource circulation and carbon reduction. The Ministry of Environment (MOENV) held a joint awards ceremony on June 24 to recognize outstanding performers in national waste thermal treatment, incineration recycled aggregate utilization, and food waste recycling and reuse for 2025, honoring the long-term dedication of frontline environmental professionals to safeguarding environmental quality.
Public works lead by example, incineration recycled aggregate recycling rate reaches 100% for three consecutive years
In promoting the circulation of incineration recycled aggregates, strict quality control by local governments and leadership by public works projects have enabled the national recycling rate to reach 100% for three consecutive years. Among them, New Taipei City achieved the highest recycling volume nationwide through the establishment of Smart Resource Center and the strengthened implementation of local regulations. Changhua County improved aggregate quality through source control and guided processing plants to obtain carbon footprint label certification; both were awarded top honors. In addition, engineering organizations such as Taiwan Power Company, the National Land Management Agency of the Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan International Ports Corporation, the National Science and Technology Council, and Chunghwa Telecom were publicly recognized for actively using incineration recycled aggregates to implement resource circulation, with appreciation for their demonstration role.