The government is to finalize a ban on feeding food waste to pigs tomorrow, which would include a one-year grace period before the full ban is instated in 2027, Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming (彭啟明) said today.
Local governments may choose to implement the ban earlier than scheduled, Peng told reporters on the sidelines of an event in Taipei.
The Cabinet would encourage full implementation within six months, he said, citing Chiayi and Pingtung counties as examples of places that could meet the accelerated timeline.
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Future disposal methods would include incineration, biomass power generation, black soldier fly larvae farming and compost, he said.
Capacity of these four methods is currently insufficient, and only estimated to meet demand by the end of next year, he added.
The new system would have minimal impact on household food waste, which would still be handled by sanitation workers, Peng said.
However, restaurants, catering companies and other businesses would face costs in the future when dealing with food waste, as "a better environment must come at a price," he added.
At the same time, new businesses are to emerge to handle food waste disposal, which would positively contribute to the circular economy, Peng said.
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