During the Easter holiday, FoE (HK) organized a group of over 30 people, from Hong Kong, Guangdong, Shenzhen and Jiangxi, travelled more than 500 kilometers to plant trees at Dongjiang river source in Xunwu. Joining hands with the Dongjiang villagers, the participants have planted 11,000 trees on the mountain slope, which was ruined by forest fire in the past.

Dongjiang river supplies drinking water to over 40 million people downstream. To protect the river source, the participants made good use of their holidays and took real action to plant trees. Not only the individuals, but also companies performed concrete actions to fulfill Water CSR; such as Computershare planted trees to acknowledge their customers who subscribed e-services, and Volkswagen HK Ltd planted trees to offset carbon dioxide emissions.

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JFT Planted Trees at Dongjiang River Source

To perform Waster CSR, A Japanese fashion company JFT participated in “Name Your Tree” programme initiated by FoE (HK).

With recycled second-hand jeans as raw material, JFT launched an eco-fashion show and adopted trees at Dongjiang river source with the donation. Starting from 1st April, the adopted trees will be rewarded to JFT customers upon purchase of over $100. You can even send your green blessings to which you love with his or her name on the tree certificate.

“Name Your Tree” programme

Green Pathfinder Forum 2010
One River, One Dream, for Dongjiang Protection

“Green Pathfinder Forum”, which is widely welcomed by the students, held its first talk of 2010 in Jiangxi Agricultural University.

Representatives from Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Jiangxi kicked off the launching ceremony. Mrs. Mei Ng of FoE (HK), Ms. Li Wei Shan of Green Point Youth Environmental Education Center, and Qiu Xiaohui of Jiangxi Agricultural University, poured three cups of water, which represent three regions, together into a bottle, indicating the joining of hands to protect Dongjiang river source. Ms. Xu Suhui, the guest speaker, shared the advanced water saving measures that she experienced in Germany, and introduced the water conservation efforts in Jiangxi.

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Take a Close Look at FoE (HK)’s New Office

Anti Formaldehyde Odourless Emulsion Paint

A newly renovated place often has a paint smell, which is not only unpleasant, but also very harmful to people’s health.

Our new office has used an “Anti Formaldehyde Odourless Emulsion Paint”. It contains special polymer emulsion, which can effectively absorb and decompose formaldehyde in the air. As to paint colour, our interior walls and ceilings are painted in white and light colour which effectively strengthen the reflection, so as to create a brighter interior effect and reduce energy consumption for lighting. Thanks to Yip's Chemical for donating the Anti Formaldehyde Odourless Emulsion Paint to FoE’s new office.

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Carbon Credit Discount by Carbon Care Asia

By promoting low carbon economy to mitigate the crisis of climate change, starting from April 2010, Carbon Care Asia (CCA) offers a 5% discount to their customers in purchasing carbon credits. Customers can voluntarily decide whether to donate the discounted amount to any of the three designated green groups.

CCA is Hong Kong’s first local integrated carbon management solution provider and offset retailer, taking action to support local and mainland environmental organizations. As one of the beneficiaries, FoE (HK) encourages you to firstly reduce GHG emissions and to offset the remaining carbon emissions to alleviate climate change.

Inquiry:
Mr. Jerry Cheung / Sales & Marketing Executive, Carbon Care Asia Ltd.
Tel: 2541 5020

The HSBC Living Business Awards aims to help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to become more competitive and productive by incorporating socially and environmentally sustainable practices into business operations. Three new award categories have been introduced this year, including “Community Engagement Award”, “Green Achievement Award” and “People Caring Award”. A total cash prize pool of HK$300,000 will be awarded to SMEs with outstanding performance in environmental protection, community engagement, and caring for employees. The scheme is now open for entry until 31st May 2010.

As one of the supporting organizations of the scheme, FoE (HK) encourages SMEs to participate.

Click HERE to download the application form.

More details of HSBC Living Business Awards 2010

Enquiry e-mail: livingbusiness@hsbc.com.hk /
livingbusiness@bec.org.hk
Enquiry Tel: 2822 4947 / 2784 3928

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Since the launch of members benefit, many members made orders to support FoE (HK). The privilege will last until 30th June 2010, FoE (HK) members can enjoy the special price HK$1,680 (original price HK$2,180) to buy the U.S. EVERPURE QL2-H104 drinking water system.

FoE (HK) new office has installed the drinking water system, sponsored by Richform Holdings Ltd., and is grateful to them for extending the special offer to our members. For the first 30 sets of system sold, they will each donate $1,000 to FoE (HK) for supporting our environmental protection work. Orders can be made immediately.

Click here for the Product Specifications