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Sub-divided flats: low wind speed, carbon dioxide suspended particulates reached alarming levels
"Environment under 3 kinds of deprived conditions" which seriously affects the resident’s quality of life
WGO joined hands with SKH Lady MacLehose Centre and its Community Work section to conduct a survey on the living conditions of 134 households from "Unfavorable accommodations". The survey was conducted through questionnaires and the use of air quality measurement and related equipment, from the fourth quarter of 2015 to the first quarter of (2016) in Kwai Chung. The survey data was analysed with the assistance of the Department of Building Services Engineering, at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. We found that most of the residents in these sub-divided flats are facing poor ventilation, poor air quality and poor lighting, that's what we named as “3 kinds of deprived conditions”. WGO urges the government to improve the quality of life of these grassroots residents.
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Using the strength of the public: environmental groups and business sectors working to promote the "Plastic Containers Recycling Programme"
According to the “Hong Kong Solid Waste Monitoring Report" prepared by the Environmental Protection Department, approximately 5.28 million plastic bottles, weighing a 132 tonnes, is disposed of every day in Hong Kong. In response to this massive environmental issue, WGO collaborates with Watsons, Watsons Water and Baguio Green Group to implement "plastic container recycling program" at Watsons stores throughout Hong Kong to encourage public participation in the recovery action of plastic containers and to promote environmental awareness.
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“Less Waste Let’s Do it 2016” : The Green Carnival
This year WGO collaborated with the Great Eagle Group for the second year to host the “Less Waste, Let’s Do it 2" programme. The aim of the programme was to train up students in secondary schools and universities to become "6R Ambassadors", and to arouse public awareness of the waste management concepts through various activities. Other than the traditional 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, 3 more Rs - Rescue, Redesign and Reform, were incorporated and taught to the general public this year. The finale of the programme "The Green Carnival" was held on September 4th (Sunday) at the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Apart from the main theme 'Exchange Corner' where participants were invited to bring along their unneeded items and to find new 'masters' for them, other fun and creative activities such as 'Transforming Waste into Arts', upcycling workshops and booth games were also held to teach the public the importance of reducing waste at source. Green Guests Supper Moment did not only perform their most-loved songs, but also bringing their unneeded items for a meaningful exchange with their fans, while protecting the environment!
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The 3rd “Social Innovation Inventor – Elderly Retreat Hostel Design Competition” (2015/2016)
WGO joined hands with the Charles K. Kao Foundation for Alzheimer's Disease again and launched the 3rd “Social Innovation Inventor – Elderly Retreat Hostel Design Competition.” The award ceremony was successfully held.
The objective of this competition is to design a retreat hostel for people suffering from dementia. Through the competition, WGO hopes to bring positive impacts on the environment and the families of dementia patients. Also through this campaign, young innovators are encouraged to think creatively, contribute to the community, and learn to care for social and environmental issues.
Champions of each category received their grand prize 'Green Study Tour in Taiwan', which widens their horizons by seeing environmental facilities in other countries, so they learn to implement these green factors into daily living and design.
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Participated offices / companies has grown towards 300
“United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – Green Office Awards Labelling Scheme” (GOALS) 2016 Spring Award Ceremony has been successfully launched. This year the number of participated offices/companies has grown towards 300, the achievement is brilliant.
We broke a new record this year as nearly 300 offices/companies joined the scheme. New members to this scheme include: BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters Ltd., the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Maxim’s Group and Tsui Wah Holdings Limited.
Nearly 90 organisations attended the prize presentation ceremony, of which 32 companies awarded 3+ Green Office Labels; in addition, Harriman Property Management Limited. Received the "Green Advocate" award, in recognition of a number of Harriman’s offices join the GOALS programme at the same time.
Additionally, the autumn award is under preparation. If you want to devote your effort to environment protection, please join GOALS immediately. For details, you may visit our website or call 2391 1693.
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