New Taipei City environmental volunteers win four top honors

Environmental volunteers from New Taipei City secured four top honors at the 115th National Environmental Volunteers Heroes Assembly held on October 31 at the Miaoli Dome Gymnasium. The event brought together over 2,000 volunteers from 22 counties and cities across Taiwan to demonstrate environmental knowledge and practical skills.

Four teams representing the Sanchong District, including the Zhongyang, Yongfa, Liufo, and Dayou neighborhoods, competed in various categories: “Bag-to-Box Transfer,” “Resource Slam Dunk Master,” “Environmental Unity Pass,” and “Cleaning Relay Race.” The New Taipei teams were recognized for their teamwork and deep expertise in resource classification and community maintenance.

The New Taipei Environmental Protection Bureau noted that the teams underwent intensive training to prepare for the competition, translating their daily community service experience into competitive success. The Bureau emphasized the importance of these volunteers in promoting environmental education and sustainable community practices.