The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today announced that the GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme (GREEN$ ePIS) will be linked with the electronic payment platform AlipayHK starting May 4.

Together with the existing platforms Carbon Wallet and MoneyBack, GREEN$ points can be used at more than 150,000 merchants across the city, covering online shopping, bill payments, transportation, retail and dining.

Users may also choose to redeem $50 physical supermarket cash vouchers with their GREEN$ points at all GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities.

The EPD noted that the number of GREEN$ ePIS registered users has exceeded over 1.2 million, with approximately 90% of them already using the mobile application.

As part of its efforts to promote digital transformation, from May 4, one GREEN@COMMUNITY physical gift redemption point will be retained in each of the 18 districts.

Residents of Cheung Chau, Peng Chau and Lamma Island can continue to redeem physical gifts at the respective recycling spots.

From the same day, unregistered GREEN$ physical cards will no longer be able to earn new points. Holders of existing physical cards must complete real-name registration by August 31, 2027 if they wish to retain the point-earning function.

Dedicated staff from the EPD will provide on-site registration and demonstration of mobile applications for the elderly and the needy at major public rental housing estates. Similar assistance will also be rendered at GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities.