On November 16, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) held an award ceremony to honor excellence in resource recycling. This is the first review EPA conducted over the recyclable waste treatment industry targeting regulated waste. The review covers the entire waste treatment sector and qualified recycling businesses. Exemplary practices were recognized during the ceremony as a model of best practice for the industry.

With over three decades of waste treatment experience, OGM has a notable track record in developing the circular economy. The plant has obtained multiple certifications, among which are ISO 9001/14001/45001, Global Recycle Standard (GRS), Halal certification as well as international certifications from Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Suntory. OGM has also completed ISO 14064 for quantifying and reporting GHG emissions. Such exceptional performance in resource recycling was recognized by the EPA.

OGM also recycles and reuses the waste generated on site and invested NT$180 million in the construction of heat recovery boilers. Once completed, thermal energy generated from burning waste such as used labels and organic sludge will be captured to replace that generated from natural gas. Operation of the heat recovery boilers is scheduled to begin in 2023, turning waste into energy and reducing approximately NT$5 million in monthly waste treatment fees.