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Friends of the Earth (HK) Newsletter May e-Newsletter
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Tree Planting Challenge 2017
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To
combat climate change and spread the message of “Save Trees, Conserve
Nature”, one of the FOE (HK)’s flagship programmes, namely ‘Tree
Planting Challenge 2017’ (TPC), was held on 30 April 2017 at Tai Lam
Country Park. It is a unique environmental activity that combines
tree-planting, hiking and endurance testing. Approximately 2,000 local
seedlings were planted by 300 participants. We also encouraged the
participants to practice green lifestyle by BYOB3 (Bottles, lunch Boxes,
Bags).
Highlights of this event can be found at our
Facebook page.
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CLP Waste No Food Campaign- Food Waste Audit Programme
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Co-organized
by CLP and FoE(HK), Food Waste Audit Programme 2016-2017 was held to
raise awareness on “cherish food” in primary schools. 11 schools under
Po Leung Kuk had conducted food waste audit work. With supervision from
FoE(HK), teachers and parents, the student food waste auditors had
proposed and implemented measures to reduce the food waste generated at
their schools, which included cherish food poster and slogan design
competitions.
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Promoting Clean Recycling at Private Housing Estates
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With
the aim to raise awareness on clean recycling, the Environmental
Campaign Committee, Environmental Protection Department and FoE(HK) had
launched and completed the “Clean Recycling Programme”. Briefings were
provided to frontline staff of property management companies and fun
days were held for residents of different private housing estates.
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Green Delight in Estates – Green Tour x Food No Waste
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“Green
tour x Food No Waste” activity was held on 29th of April. FoE (HK) led
residents of public housing estates to know more on community and
environmental development in Wan Chai District. Participants also
gathered unsold foods in Wan Chai market and enjoyed the meal made from
it. Through this activity we helped promoting food cherishing and waste
reduction.
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Suits For Success
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To
practice the concept of Rehome, FoE(HK) had collected second hand
professional clothing through “Suits For Success” organised by Women in
Finance Asia. Over 1 tonne of the collected second hand professional
clothing was redistributed to different beneficiaries including students
from local universities and welfare organizations.
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HKMA 2017 Mini-Conference Series 2
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Sustainability
has become a key challenge in Hong Kong. The Government needs to
tackle air pollution, climate change, and waste management amongst other
issues. On 7 April, the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA)
organized the second Mini-Conference named “Twenty Years On: The Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region Sustainable Development: The State of
Play in Hong Kong”. Dr. Vivian Wong, chairperson of FoE(HK), was
invited to speak on the topic of “Partnership for a Green Future” and
how the public and private sectors can join hands for a sustainable
future.
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RTHK Radio 5: 繽紛旅程－環保
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FoE
(HK) was delighted be invited as partner of RTHK Radio 5’s programme
“繽紛旅程”. The main theme of this programme is to encourage audience to
practice green lifestyle. “繽紛旅程” will be broadcasted every 2nd Friday
of the month from May onwards.
Premiere: 12 May 2017
Broadcast time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm (every 2nd Friday of the month)
Channel: RTHK Radio 5
Dr. Vivian Wong, our Chairperson will share latest green concepts as
well as the most forward-looking green practices and
stories worldwide. The first episode will focus on “Circular Economy”
and introduce how to easily circulate resources to save our planet. Stay
tuned!
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Volunteer Recruitment
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FoE (HK) welcomes people from every background and sector 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 email us at volunteer@foe.org.hk.
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If you have any question or comment, please write to join@foe.org.hk
Tel: (852)
2528-5588 Fax: (852)
2529-2777 Friends of the Earth (HK) www.foe.org.hk
Copyright Friends of the Earth (HK). All rights reserved.
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