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4728	Long-lasting lighting; the 2026 replacement event starts on 9 September!	Do you still have old fluorescent tubes or energy-saving bulbs at home? The Re-source Circulation Administration (RECA) of the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) announced on 26 August 2026, that the "Long-lasting Lighting, New Life with Waste Reduction" lighting replacement campaign will run from 9 September and end on 31 October. This year, the MOENV has partnered with the Taiwan Lighting Fixture Export Association (TLFEA) to bring together 12 participating companies, including chain retailers, lighting brands, and online shopping platforms, and launch a series of promotions such as lucky draws, discounts, and purchase-based rewards. The efforts are designed to encourage people to replace traditional or old lighting with LEDs. At the same time, the RECA encourages the proper recycling of the replaced light tubes and bulbs to save electricity, reduce carbon emissions, and reduce waste.	Public–Private Collaboration Brings Circularity into Everyday Life, and industries in collaboration to bring circular economy into daily lifeDavid Lee, TLFEA’s Chairman, stated that TLFEA endorses the concept of recycling waste lighting sources and promoting resource reuse. With the promotion of energy conservation and carbon reduction policies, traditional lighting products, such as flu-orescent tubes, are gradually being phased out of the market. People who are still using traditional lighting are urged to replace it as soon as possible and switch to more energy-saving and durable LED lighting. This year, five TLFEA member manufac-turers jointly participated in the event, offering giveaways with purchases, discounts, and lucky draws to encourage people to replace their old lighting equipment with new ones, while also promoting the recycling of waste lighting sources.Hsu Chih-Lun, deputy director general of the RECA, said that it takes the joint efforts of both government and industry to promote recycling and the circular economy. In addition to establishing a system through the recycling fund, the industry is brought in to give people more environmentally friendly choices in their daily consumption and recycling. The main purpose of this event is to encourage people to choose envi-ronmentally friendly, energy-saving, and energy-efficient lighting when exchanging old lights for new ones, while promoting the recycling of old lights, thereby achieving energy conservation, carbon reduction, and resource circulation.This year marks the third year of the event, and the scope of cooperation has been further expanded to include four chain retail channels, including Kuang Nan Fashion Shop, Zhen Yu Hardware, TLW, and A.Mart, and five lighting brands such as Dance-Light, TOA Lighting, Dr. Light, Happy Bright LED, and Philips. For the first time, three online shopping platforms, PChome, Momo, and ETmall, are incorporated to give people more options to participate in the trade-in program, through either physical or online channels. At the launch press conference, the RECA also commended par-ticipating businesses, thanking them for their joint investment in the recycling of lighting sources and the promotion of resource recycling.Old lamps are not trash; over 100,000 tons have been recycledThe RECA pointed out that more than 100,000 tons have been recycled for a cumula-tive recycling rate of over 90% since Taiwan started recycling lighting sources in 2002 and it is expected to reach 95% this year. Once recycled, the waste lighting sources are subject to crushing, sorting and other processing for reclaimed materials such as glass, iron, aluminum and plastics, which then re-enter the circulation system.Deputy Director-General Hsu Chih-Lun also reminded the public that retired light bulbs and tubes should be placed in new product packaging or existing cardboard boxes at home before handing them over to retailers or recycling trucks. They should not be mixed with general garbage, or they may shatter and cause harm to frontline recycling workers.Replacement with LEDs to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions may save up to NT$2,000/yearThe RECA explained that LED lighting features energy saving, longer lifespan, and carbon reduction over traditional lighting. For example, by replacing a 23W energy-saving light bulb with a 16W LED one, it is estimated to save up to NT$100 of power bill and reduce CO2 emissions by 10 kg per year. For a household using 20 LED bulbs, this would translate into annual savings of approximately NT$2,000 in electricity costs and a reduction of approximately 200 kg in carbon emissions. This would not only improve both energy efficiency and CO2 reduction but also reduce household power bills and lighting replacement costs, while reducing the amount of waste light-ing sources generated by 75%.The RECA said that this year's "Long-lasting Lighting, New Life with Waste Reduction" campaign will run from 9 September to 31 October 2026. Participating in businesses will offer various promotions, including lucky draws, product discounts, recycling dis-counts, and spending rewards. The public is invited to take advantage of the cam-paign to review their home lighting usage and seize the opportunity to "replace old lights with new ones" and put energy conservation, carbon reduction, and resource circulation into practice, and resource recycling in their daily lives.	2026	8	Resource Circulation
4723	NERA Passes All 16 Proficiency Tests for Heavy Metal Analysis and Receives “Laboratory of Excellence” Recognition	The heavy metal analysis capabilities of the National Environmental Research Academy (NERA), Ministry of Environment (MOENV), have received international recognition. From April through July 2026, NERA successfully completed two rounds of proficiency testing for heavy metals in drinking water and soil conducted by ERA, a U.S.-based proficiency testing provider. All 16 tests across the two rounds re-ceived a “Satisfactory” rating, and NERA was awarded a “Laboratory of Excellence” certificate. The results demonstrate that NERA’s heavy metal analysis capabilities and officially promulgated testing methods are at par with the international stand-ards.	To ensure the accuracy and reliability of its test results, NERA has long participated in international proficiency testing programs, comparing its results with those of labor-atories worldwide to verify its analytical capabilities. NERA stated that ERA’s profi-ciency testing services are available in more than 80 countries and are used by thou-sands of commercials, research, and government laboratories. In the proficiency tests conducted on the soil matrix (SOIL 134) and drinking water matrix (WS 359), 348 and 212 laboratories participated, respectively. In accordance with the officially promulgated analytical methods, NERA conducted testing for multiple heavy metal contaminants, including arsenic and mercury. All results met the proficiency testing criteria with high accuracy, demonstrating the stability and reliability of NERA’s test-ing technologies and their alignment with international standards.NERA stated that environmental test results provide a critical scientific basis for the government’s assessment and monitoring of environmental quality. Accurate and reliable testing data are essential for making informed decisions on issues ranging from drinking water safety and pollution investigations to environmental inspections and pollution control and remediation. NERA’s successful completion of all 16 heavy metal proficiency tests and its recognition as a “Laboratory of Excellence” not only validate its testing capabilities but also demonstrate that Taiwan’s environmental testing techniques continue to meet international standards.Environmental Knowledge CornerI. Proficiency Testing:A method for objectively assessing a laboratory’s testing and analytical capabili-ties by comparing its results with those of other laboratories. Participating la-boratories analyze designated test samples in accordance with specified re-quirements and submit their results for comparison with those of other partici-pating laboratories to determine whether the results meet the established eval-uation criteria.II. Proficiency Testing Evaluation Criteria:Proficiency test results are evaluated using z-scores:i. Satisfactory: The absolute value of the z-score is less than or equal to 2. For NERA, the absolute values of the z-scores for all 16 tests across the two rounds were less than or equal to 1.ii. Warning: The absolute value of the z-score is greater than 2 but less than 3.iii. Unsatisfactory: The absolute value of the z-score is greater than or equal to 3.	2026	8	National Environmental Research
4720	MOENV Issues Regulations for the Management of Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage, Marking a New Milestone in Taiwan’s Net-Zero Transition	Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an indispensable component of the global tran-sition to net-zero emissions and an important strategy for achieving Taiwan’s net-zero emissions goals. Pursuant to Article 39 of the Climate Change Response Act, the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) promulgated the Regulations for the Man-agement of Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage on August 25, 2026, marking a new milestone in Taiwan’s efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.	The Ministry of Environment (MOENV) stated that carbon capture and storage (CCS) have been incorporated into Taiwan’s Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions in 2050 and its 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), with clear targets established for its implementation. Following the promulgation and implementation of the Cli-mate Change Response Act, entities undertaking the storage of captured carbon diox-ide are required to apply to the MOENV for approval, and the Act authorizes the MOENV to establish regulations governing such activities. At the end of last year, the MOENV issued a draft of the Regulations for the Management of Carbon Dioxide Cap-ture and Storage for public comment. After holding consultation meetings and con-sidering feedback from various stakeholders, MOENV finalized and promulgated the Regulations. The Regulations contain 30 articles, with key provisions as follows:Specify the Application Procedures and Required Documents for Storage Sites: Be-fore applying for approval to undertake carbon dioxide storage, an entity must first apply for exploration to the Ministry of Environment. Once the application has been reviewed and approved, the entity may proceed with exploration of the proposed storage site. The entity must then conduct an environmental impact assessment (EIA) in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment Act before applying for storage approval pursuant to these Regulations. Key required documents include an implementation plan, which must specify the site location, storage method, pro-posed storage capacity and storage period, results of geological exploration and in-vestigation of the storage site, an environmental impact and risk management re-port, a report assessing the source, concentration, and storage volume of carbon di-oxide, an environmental monitoring plan, a remediation and emergency response plan, a well-plugging and abandonment plan, and a financial security plan. Existing pilot projects that had already passed the environmental impact assessment process before these Regulations were promulgated, including the pilot projects at Tie-zhenshan operated by CPC Corporation, Taiwan, and at Taichung Power Plant oper-ated by Taiwan Power Company (Taipower)—may directly submit applications for storage approval.Specify the Source and Composition Requirements for Stored Carbon Dioxide: The Regulations require that the carbon dioxide to be stored must be captured domesti-cally. However, an exception applies to experimental projects involving no more than 4,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide, subject to approval. The Regulations also stipu-late that the concentration of the CO₂ stream to be stored must be at least 95% and specify requirements for its composition.Environmental Monitoring and Public Information Disclosure: After obtaining storage approval, an entity must conduct the required monitoring and submit monitoring results to the MOENV quarterly. The entity must also establish an online platform for public information disclosure and upload real-time data, including carbon dioxide concentration and seismic monitoring data, to a designated website.Long-Term Responsibility and Financial Security: In addition to conducting monitoring throughout the storage period, an entity is required to continue statutory monitoring for 20 years after being well plugged in and abandonment. The monitoring obligation may be lifted only after relevant reports have been submitted and approved. The Regulations also require entities to submit financial guarantee documentation and environmental damage liability insurance for the following year by December 31 of each year, ensuring that their responsibilities are fulfilled over the long term.Safety Measures: If an anomaly occurs during the storage period that triggers the conditions for suspension of injection, or if a carbon dioxide leakage occurs, storage operations must be suspended, and the approved remediation and emergency re-sponse plans must be implemented. The MOENV must be notified within 24 hours, and storage operations may resume only after the relevant measures have been re-viewed and approved. If the incident is determined to have caused environmental harm or posed significant safety concerns related to geological hazards, the entity may be ordered to plug and abandon the well.The formal promulgation of the Regulations for the Management of Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage establishes the legal foundation and regulatory framework for Taiwan’s development of CCS and its net-zero transition, while balancing technologi-cal feasibility with environmental safety. Going forward, the MOENV will continue to monitor technological developments in Taiwan and abroad and periodically review and adjust the relevant supporting measures to help industries steadily advance de-carbonization within a regulated framework.	2026	8	Climate Change