The primary purpose of environmental science and technology parks is to develop advanced resource recycling technology, advanced environmental protection technology and the eco-industry in order to raise Taiwan’s environmental protection standards and promote development of emerging environmental protection industries. Local governments in Taoyuan, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Hualien operate such parks designed to accommodate local industry.
Overview of Environmental Science and Technology Parks
| Area |
Location |
Major Focus |
| Taoyuan |
Taoyuan High-tech Industrial Park |
Located to the southwest of Taoyuan High-tech Park in Tangwei District. Key industries include electrical and electronic equipment, machinery manufacturing, and metal manufacturing. |
| Tainan |
Liuying High-tech Industrial Park |
Manufacturing industries predominate, including metals, plastics, textiles, food and electrical devices. |
| Kaohsiung |
Benzhou Industrial Park (Gangshan) |
Gangshan District, Kaohsiung is an important domestic site for the production of fasteners (screws, nuts etc.). The park solicits environmentally friendly industries that can help traditional fastener manufacturers reduce pollution. Key enterprises involved with resource renewal, clean manufacturing and environmentally friendly critical equipment encourage surrounding manufacturers to implement environmentally friendly upgrades. |
| Hualien |
Fenglin Environmental Science and Technology Park |
The park is located at the center of the East Rift Valley. Surrounding industrial clusters include Heping, Meilun and Guanghua; research institutions and incubation centers include Tzu Chi University and Dong Hwa University. |
Source: Environmental Protection Administration website (https://www.epa.gov.tw/ENG/)
