Yunlin County Government News 102.12.16
results. Aside from energy saving and carbon footprint reduction at every exhibition hall, the
Agri-Expo control center also uses bioplastic cups to ensure recycling. "The material of the
cup, polylactic acid(PLA), which suits the Expo spirit by not causing pollutions, derives from
renewable resources." said department chair of environmental protection Ye De-Hui.
Zero-waste policy emphasizes on energy saving and carbon footprint reduction. Prompting the
Expo spirit, county mayor Su advices using bio-degradable cups to not cause pollution.
"The cup is made of polylactic acid(PLA), a degradable material, which costs 20% to 50% more
than similar products on self, but retains under 120 degree Celsius. To fulfill the environmental
concern about reducing plastic cups and paper cups, county Department of Environmental
Protection purchased 50 cups for meetings at Agri-Expo control center." said Ye.
Ye pinpointed:"polylactic acid can be fully disintegrated by the natures micro organism, to
further protect the environment based on promotion not distribution because county government
is not an operating facility.
Department of Environmental purchased 50 cups for meetings at the control center, to reduce
waste.
Department of Environmental Protection has built innovative recycling centers for recycling
process and "renewable resources, eliminated waste, reduced energy use" showcase. Exhibitions
are followed by a zero-waste policy— using bamboos and minimal iron construction material
instead of mixed concrete, as well as having bio-plastic cups. The main goal is guiding residents
to reduce waste, value recycling, save energy, and lower greenhouse gas.