夠照
(原為「拆解東方之珠」項目)



「東方之珠」這四個字,一直視為對香港的讚譽。然而,東方之珠是愈來愈亮,讓我們失去擁抱星空,也虛耗大量的自然資源。

如何使用燈光,反映一種生活品味和內涵。倘若使用燈光時不是一味比拼光度,而是顧及珍惜資源,減少對民居及星空的滋擾,這顆東方之珠相信會更美,更有內涵。只不過,在急促的步伐間,我們失卻了對過度耗用能源的敏感度,也意識不到東方之珠正在蒙塵。

香港地球之友推出「拆解東方之珠」計劃,透過攝影集、文字記錄、問卷研究及城市另類導賞團等形式,呈現及反思香港人使用照明的情況,藉此重新詮釋東方之珠在「經濟繁榮」以外的涵義。

我們又要求政府不要迴避光污染的問題,應盡速探討:
(1) 光污染對公眾的影響範圍及程度,提出解決光害的對策;
(2) 優先檢討建築物條例,研究加設外牆照明在光度及照射角度的指引;
(3) 研究成立「保護星空」的可行性;及
(4) 推出有關光污染的公眾宣傳教育。

本會又鼓勵公眾遇到光污染時,務必要向環保署投訴,別讓政府逃脫責任。環保署投訴電話及電郵地址:2838 3111;(https://epic.epd.gov.hk/ca/uid/complain_submit_tran)

另外,「東方之珠」這個名稱的由來彷彿是個謎,很多人都搞不清楚什麼時候、為什麼被稱作「東方之珠」。如果讀者知道出處,請告訴我們。hkchu@foe.org.hk

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Reduce paper use and promote paper recycling
If fewer trees are cut down to produce paper, we will have more trees to absorb CO2 which is the gas implicated in global warming.
少砍伐樹木, 幫助減低溫室效應. 據資料顯示, 每公頃森林每日能吸收一公噸的二氧化碳, 放出0.73公噸的氧氣.


Choose electrical appliances with an Energy Efficiency Label
改用能源效益標籤屬於第一級別的電器, 可大大減少電力消耗. 第一級別的雪櫃比普通雪櫃省電35%, 儲水式熱水爐可減少25%耗電量, 第一級別的洗衣機則可以減少用電20%等.


Energy saving
Make sure all your electrical appliances are switched off, instead of just being in standby mode, when you leave the room
睡覺前把不用的電視, 電腦, 微波爐等電器的電源關上, 比起設於備用狀態更加省電.


Keep the room temperature at 25.5 C
Electricity consumption is lowed by 1.5% for every degree Celsius increase in the thermostat
原來每調高1度空調, 一年可以節省1.5%耗電量


When you order a take away,
bring your carrier or reusable container. This helps to reduce non-biodegradable Styrofoam packaging.


Promote paperless office
Promote a paperless office by sending send emails instead of mail and link up your computer network, as this cuts
down on the need for printing jobs which will save paper. Reuse computer print-out paper as memo pads or telephone message pads.


Reduce Water Consumption
When brushing your teeth, use water in tumbler instead of from a running
tap. Take a shower instead of bathing
in a bathtub. Install a dual-action flush in your toilet to reduce
water consumption.


Enjoy natural resource
It's better to rely on natural and ventilation. Leave windows open and switch off the lights and fans which are not in use to reduce energy consumption.


Green consumption
Plan your shopping list to avoid over-consumption, which normally contributes
to household waste. Instead of ending up with many plastic bags, bring your
own shopping bag to hold smaller items. This eliminates unnecessary
consumption of plastic bags and reduces waste.


Say Yes to Public Transportation
Public transport can usually take more people at a time to their destinations,
which reduces your energy consumption. You can also consider
other means of transportation, such as a bicycle or simply go on foot if
possible.


Plants are great!
Growing plants can creat a pleasant working and living space. In additional, they can
also serve as an air purifier and give us all healthier surroundings.