By RK Shih/Staff KAOHSIUNG — The Kaohsiung City Government expects to launch the physical relocation of Dalinpu [大林蒲] residents by October, following…

Since the new rules came into effect on Jan. 1, builders and haulers have warned that real-world capacity is lagging behind the policy’s scope, citing shortages of compliant vehicles and limited legal destinations for soil disposal and reuse.

Visitors begin by collecting an “energy challenge card” and earn points through hands-on activities comparing electricity use among common home appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners. QR-code simulations allow participants to “shop” for appliances while learning to read energy efficiency labels.

After years of archival research and experimentation, a Pingtung man is rediscovering historical methods once used to produce deep, durable dyes from betel nut, techniques that had largely disappeared, even locally.

Taiwan currently operates about 25 desalination plants, most of them on outlying islands, with others serving industrial use or emergency backup.

Visitors can see how temple figures are shaped, fired, assembled, and prepared for installation.

Civic groups argue that the forested land surrounding the former sugar refinery represents one of northern Kaohsiung’s most significant remaining green spaces, supporting both wildlife habitat and public use. They say large-scale development would not only disrupt the historic setting of the sugar factory but also erase an irreplaceable urban forest.

According to Sun Jen Textile, manufacturing seven towels removes one kilogram of abandoned fishing nets from Taiwan’s surrounding waters.

The Marine Debris Recycling Coalition has grown to more than 70 members since its founding in 2021. The exhibition is free and open to the public through November 2, at Pinway Warehouse No. 8 (Pinway 八號倉庫).

By Pai Pei-hwa (白佩華) | Special to The Kaohsiung Times Oct. 27, 2025Image source: Ministry of the Environment website TAIWAN — For…