Make a giant leap in the Year of the Snake: Get your carbon footprint down, and let blessings abound!

2025-01-24

| Friends of the Earth (HK)

Make a giant leap in the Year of the Snake:

Get your carbon footprint down, and let blessings abound!

As the Year of the Snake approaches, Friends of the Earth (HK) wishes everyone to embrace the adaptability and versatility of the snake in your environmental endeavours.

The snake symbolises agility and vitality. Let’s actively pursue a low-carbon lifestyle, reduce our carbon footprints, and navigate environmental challenges with flexibility.

May every green choice you make bring you joy and happiness in the year ahead.

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