Actually, I don't think those who criticize the EPA have correct information about waste management; unfortunately a lot of false information has been given to the public. Although the EPA has been focusing on educating the public on environment-related issues, it has to focus on incinerator-related issues soon in order to eliminate public misunderstanding. Since we can't avoid dealing with the waste people produce, we must have strategies to handle it. I think incineration-oriented waste management policies are practical for Taiwan, a densely populated island country.
TT: What's your vision of bringing a better environment to Taiwanese people?
Hau: I believe that people's attitude is a key factor in transforming Taiwan into a better environment to live in. In Switzerland, Germany and other advanced countries, residents with environmental concerns play the role of guardians of the environment. Promoting environmental protection needs little theory but rather a strong resolution to show and practice concern for the environment in day-to-day life.
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