Over 100 people and schools were given awards by the Environmental Protection Admin-istration (EPA) yesterday for their contributions to environmental education.
EPA head Hau Lung-bin (郝龍斌) and Minister of Education Ovid Tzeng (
In 1990, the EPA began giving awards to students and faculty in elementary schools for making exemplary contributions in the field of environmental education.
EPA officials, however, say surveys indicate that students at higher levels lag behind on the topic.
"This year we decided to award students at higher levels in order to encourage more teachers and students to pay attention to environmental protection," Wu Ling-chu (
This year Feng Chia University (
Wu said that the two universities have adopted energy-efficient facilities and have promoted garbage reduction and recycling on and off campus. They also promote the making and use of compost and student participation in community environmental activities.
Wu also said that the EPA specifically seeks to encourage people who dedicate themselves to promoting recycling.
President Chen Shui-bian (
"There are many definitions of `loving Taiwan (
"We hear nature's indignant voice from disasters caused by heavy rain, and recognize the profound and urgent necessity of environmental protection," said Chen.
Chen said that everyone should express their love for Taiwan by using less disposable tableware, re-using plastic bags, and recycling paper.
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