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Friends of the Earth (HK) e-Newsletter Issue September |
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Come Join Us in Citywalk 2 & Dragon Centre to Learn More About Energy Saving!
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Since hot summer, the Jockey Club COOL Neighbours for Energy Saving Exhibition has reached the community in various districts, such as Shatin, Kwun Tong and Chai Wan. In the coming month, we will go to chit chat with the public in Citywalk 2, Tsuen Wan (6 - 12 September) & Dragon Centre, Shamshuipo (24- 26 September). Apart from information sharing on energy saving tips, we will keep extending public engagement to download apps and play interactive games to learn the merits of Smart Energy Saving. Making small changes in your daily life can make a big impact on environment. Please come and join us!
Please stay tuned to our Facebook page for the latest updates.
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Mrs. Mei Ng Re-elected Chairperson of Board of Governors |
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FoE (HK) held the meeting of the Board of Governors, Mrs. Mei Ng, BBS (first row, fourth from the right) was re-elected as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors for the 2018/2019 session, Mr. Simon Mak (first row, third from the right) the elected Vice-Chairperson, Mrs. Karen Barretto (second row, first from left) the elected Honorary Secretary and Mr. Anthony Cheung (first row, the first form left) the elected Honorary Treasurer, effective from 30th August.
Ms. Mei Ng, BBS thanked the members of Board of Governors for placing their trust in her. She also said to continue to lead FoE (HK) to protect our local and regional environment.
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| Work Together with Corporates for a More Sustainable Environment |
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In the last decade, we have seen evolution and advancement in what CSR can achieve. Given the dire global situation, we urge corporations to take a stronger position to turn the clock around. FoE(HK) sincerely invite corporations to work with us to fulfill their corporate social responsibility and continuously contribute to the environment of Hong Kong and the regions.
Please watch our newly released CSR video or visit our website to learn more. |
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Learn More About Trees via the Latest Radio Interview
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The Jockey Club Smart City Tree Management Project’s Capacity Building Program for the local tertiary students would shortly begin in September. Lately, we have attended an interview by Denise Mak of Commercial Radio 881903 to share more about the programme, urban forestry and biodiversity.
We were commissioned to produce CIBS radio programme of RTHK, and launched "The Earth Academy – City Forest Forest City”programme. Please click here to catch up with the programme. |
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Green Delights in Estates
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With assistance of volunteers from The Hong Kong Society for the Aged and Hong Kong Baptist University, Home Greening Workshop under Hong Kong Housing Authority’s "Green Delight in Estates” was held successfully. Apart from learning to plant with home compost, participants could also enjoy precious family time throughout the event.
All events under this year’s Green Delight in Estates are now finished. FoE (HK) would like to thank for the support and participation of all 12 participating estates. We will continue to engage estate buddies for waste reduction and recycling in the years to come.
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Creativity in Upcycling Competition
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The prize-giving ceremony of "Creativity in Upcycling Competition” was successfully held by FoE (HK) and Bayard Presse Asia. Congratulations to all the winners! Hopefully all participants were inspired and will strive to reduce waste in their daily life.
To know more about plastic pollution, please read the following article:
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| The Green Mid-Autumn Festival Food Saving Pledge 2018
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We signed "The Green Mid-Autumn Festival Food Saving Pledge 2018” launched by Food Grace to minimise mooncakes wastage, so that we can reduce food waste and promote the concept of corporate social responsibility.
To know more about festive waste, you are welcome to read the following article: |
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| Enjoy our Green Tours in the Summertime
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Happy summer holiday! "Jockey Club COOL Neighbours for Energy Saving” green tour must be added to your summer bucker list! Many families participate in our tours in EcoPark & WEEE·PARK in Tuen Mun, Solar Farm at Siu Ho Wan Sewage Treatment Works and Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) with their kids, so the new generation would understand the importance of preserving the environment. and renewable energy.
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| 世界衞生組織早前發布的最新報告顯示，全球有超過九成人每日都在呼吸受污染的空氣，報告亦指出每年約有七百萬人因空氣污染導致的疾病而提早死亡。報告反映出空氣污染已是全球人類面對的最大環境健康風險之一，輕則引致氣喘、咳嗽、胸悶，重則導致心臟病、肺癌、和其他嚴重呼吸道感染疾病等，可謂殺人於無形... |
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| Hong Kong can beat climate change if it acts now, with stronger carbon reduction targets in the 2018 policy address
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| Extreme weather such as boiling temperatures and towering seas are hitting the world due to climate change. Japan is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave while still recovering from one of the worst floods in decades... |
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FoE (HK) welcomes people from all walks of life to join us as volunteers.
We are now recruiting office volunteers to assist our clerical work including data entry, letter mailing and information arrangement.
Interested parties, please visits our website.
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