“Go Recycling”

In order to enhance the awareness towards waste reduction and source separation as well as to increase waste recycling rate in private housing estates, the Environmental Protection Department, The Conservancy Association and Green Power have jointly organised a one-year programme named “Go Recycling”. The Conservancy Association has launched the programme in 10 selected estates and we will be hosting a series of activities as the followings:

“Green Corner”
  - Display education posters regarding various environmental issues within estate area

“Face to Face Promotion Booth”
   - Hold thematic activities designed to promote daily recycling practice

“Green Ambassador Training”
  - Gather a group of eco-conscious individuals to promote the “green lifestyle” within the
    community

“Second-hand Goods Collection for the Needy”
   - Reduces waste and donate the thrown-away second-hand goods to the needy

“Personalize your own Separation Bag”
   - Deliver recycling message among the estates and strengthen the bond between
    parents and children through designing their own separation bags

Opening Ceremony cum Briefing session

In order to familiarise the participating estates with the programme, the Environmental Protection Department held the “Go Recycling” Opening Ceremony cum Briefing session on 10JUN. The programme will last till May 2011. We are looking forward to meeting all the residents from different estates so please stay tuned for more updates on our official website!


Representatives from Environmental Protection Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Green Power & The Conservancy Association were invited to initiate the Go Recycling programme.

 
A briefing session was held after the ceremony to preview the up-coming programmes and events scheduled for each participating estates.

Participating estates of “Go Recycling”:

Greenview Garden

La Cite Noble

Metro City Phase 1

Miami Beach Towers

Vista Paradiso

Residence Oasis

Ka Lung Court

Hong Kong Gold Coast Phase 2

Park View Garden

Metro Town
 
 

Green Delight in Estates 2010-2011
 

Co-organized by the Housing Authority, The Conservancy Association, Friends of the Earth and Green Power, the “Green Delight in Estates” project has entered its fifth and final phase which has reached more than 150 public housing estates throughout Hong Kong!  The theme for the 10/11 phase will be Global Warming and the participating estates will include Cheung Kwai Estate, Choi Hung Estate, Ko Cheung Court, Lam Tin Estate, Lok Wah (North) Estate, Lok Wah (South) Estate, Nga Ning Court, Po Tat Estate, Shun Lee Estate, Shun Tin Estate and Yau Tong Estate.  A series of events have been scheduled to educate the local residents the causes and effects of Global Warming as well as how they could help by adapting the “Low Carbon Lifestyle”.  “Used Goods Exchange Squares” and the “Flower Bed Design Competition” are scheduled for Jan-Apr 2011, further details regarding both activities will be provided in the coming issues of CAre News.
 
The kick-off ceremony for Green Delight in Estates was held on 18 June 2010 at the Housing Authority headquarters.
 
 
The initial response from members of property management as well as the Estate Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) were generally positive.
 
 
Eco-tours in Kowloon and NT
Trainings completed, Mock Tours are open for application
 

Over 60 eco-guides have just completed their trainings and exams. They are ready for public tours starting in September 2010. 

They are the eco-guides of the Eco-tours in Kowloon and NT project. The 60 potential eco-guides, 30 per district, have gone through a series of intensive trainings like lectures, site visits, assignments, practical exams and written exams regarding the heritage and ecology of TST and Kam Tin. These trainings prepared them to become qualified eco-guides who will lead a total of 48 public tours in the fall. 

Despite the intense schedule, many have completed the training with rich knowledge of heritage, history and ecology of the area. To better prepare them for the public tour, mock tours will be held in August 2010 for practices. In this regard, CA members and volunteers will have the privilege to be their ‘facilitators’ – not only enjoy the tours in advance but also give valuable suggestions to the guides. Interested audience can refer to the details below. 

In addition to the tours, an online map will be created to further promote the routes. Also, free MP3 downloads  will be prepared in 3 languages – Cantonese, English and Mandarin. Public may enjoy the routes by themselves with the illustrations of the maps and MP3. More details will be released in winter 2010. 

The Eco-tours in Kowloon and NT project is funded by ECC and ECF.

 
During site visits, trainers explained the features of each of the check-points, with coaching of presentation skills and techniques.


 During the practical exams, a team of 2-3 potential eco-guides practiced their presentations and introduced each of the check-points to the examiners.


In the Practical Exam, a candidate gave a vivid presentation that her fellow showed a thump-up as a compliment. We are glad to see that the candidates were showing support and encouragement to each other.

Details of Mock Tours:

Date: Kam Tin Route      –     Aug 1 & Aug 15, 2010 (Sun)
           TST Route             –     Aug 7(Sat) & Aug 22, 2010 (Sun)

Time: 9:30am-12:30pm

No. of participants: 70 per session

Roles of participants:
a)     Complete the entire tour
b)     Complete the evaluation form
c)      Provide comments and advice to guides for better performance

Registration Method:

Copy the form below to your email editor and send to zoie@cahk.org.hk with the information filled. Each CA member or volunteer may reserve a maximum of 5 seats on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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Tel. number

Email address

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Deadline: July 23, 2010 (Fri)
 
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