Taipei City Government

To commemorate the annual World Earth Day on April 22, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has organized a series of events and activities.
 
The theme for 2018 Earth Day is “End Plastic Pollution,” calling upon people across the world to reduce single-use plastics, in the interesting of moving towards terminating plastic pollution.
 
According to the agency, a fair featuring plastic-free lifestyle will take place at Forty-Four South Village on April 21. From 1 PM through 7 PM, environmentally-conscious vendors will offer reusable merchandise for everyday use at their booths, spanning reusable food warps and pouches to biodegradable bamboo straws. Visitors can explore independent brands and local businesses/groups that have been long time advocates for environmental protection. DIY activities are available as well. Participants can craft their own beeswax wraps, Zentangle paper bag, and crotched drink carriers. No pre-registration is required for the DIY activities. DEP invites the public to stop by and enjoy the exhibition.
 
To raise awareness on campus to help create a plastic-free world, five seminars in colleges and universities are slated for May. The seminars will highlight the impact of plastic pollutants; what actions can be taken to reduce plastics; alternative solutions to plastic products, and the latest technology that serves to end use of plastics. All these events and activities are designed to promote public awareness and inspire changes, said DEP.
 
Taipei Zoo is also supporting the efforts on heightening environmental awareness. By working with the Bureau of Energy under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taipei Zoo will organize a fair on April 21 spotlighting green energy. The fair lives up to its theme by being solar-powered throughout!
 
From 8:30 AM through noon, zoo visitors can take part in fun games held at the entrance plaza and other locations of the facility. Participants who have collected four stamps are eligible for a gift and a raffle. Taipei Zoo invites family visitors to come and explore the green energy fair.