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"Friends of EcoPark 2011/12" – A Lasting Spirit for Going Green The public has been setting a higher standard for the definition of ‘a good corporation'. Companies have to take responsibility for the social and environmental well-being in addition to making the expected profit. Many companies have already set green measures on their business operation and have been conducting regular self-monitoring. By establishing the partnership with tenants in EcoPark and participating in "Friends of EcoPark" Scheme, corporations will be granted certificates as acknowledgement for their contribution in donating recyclable wastes to the recycling traders in EcoPark. Their corporate images of going green will be further enchanced. Nominations for "Friends of EcoPark 2011/12" scheme are now open. We hope that "Friends of EcoPark 2011/12" can be echoed by all partners companies of tenants in EcoPark and we welcome all interested corporations to learn more about the scheme by calling our hotline (852) 2496 7633 or by site-visit. To achieve the goal of waste reduction, all parties should play a part. Please support local recycling industry to create "win-win situations hand in hand. "Friends of EcoPark 2010/11" Networking and Sharing Session On 18th November 2011, a Networking and Sharing Session for "Friends of EcoPark 2010/11" scheme was held to enhance the bonding and mutual understanding between EcoPark's tenants and their partner companies. Let's share and review some of the highlights on this memorable event! The event was jointly organized by both Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and Management Company of EcoPark. Dr. Lawrence Wong, Principal Environmental Protection Officer of EPD delivered a welcome remark to unveil the event. Dr. Wong pointed out without the aid of waste supply and close support from the participating organizations of "Friends of EcoPark", the success of EcoPark could not have been possible. Among the group of attending Environmental Protection Officers of EPD, Mr. Alan Yu gave an introduction on the situation of commercial and industrial waste recycling in Hong Kong, and pointed out that there is still a large room for improvement in waste reduction. As one of the major events of "Friends of EcoPark" scheme, EcoPark's tenants and partner companies were invited to share their successful partnerships arrangement. Representatives from Li Tong Group and St. James' Settlement WEEE Go Green EcoPark WEEE Recycling Centre gave a brief introduction on the development of their green businesses and the benefits received from the scheme. Representatives of Riso Hong Kong Limited and Canon Hong Kong Company Limited, the participating companies of "Friends of EcoPark 2010/11", also shared their successful collaboration with EcoPark's tenants and their companies' sustainable green system. Guests took a tour to the Visitor Centre of EcoPark and the WEEE recycling factory of Li Tong Group following the sharing session. The tour helped enhancing the understanding of all our attended guests on the waste problem and the municipal solid l waste management in Hong Kong, as well as the recycling process of WEEE. We sincerely thank you for the strong support and involvement from all the participating organizations of "Friends of EcoPark " scheme. Nominations for "Friends of EcoPark 2011/12" by EcoPark tenants are now open. Please view more details from EcoPark homepage.

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25th November, 2011 Officials from Shandong appreciated tenants' recycled output at Product Gallery.   2nd December, 2011 The environmental delegation members from across China were interested in the dismantling facilities at Li Tong Group.   8th December, 2011 The delegation from Zhejiang learned about the operations of landfills in Hong Kong.   14th December, 2011 Macao environmental delegation consulted the representative of St James' Settlement WEEE GO GREEN EcoPark WEEE Recycling Centre about the recycling process of waste electrical and WEEE.   28th December, 2011 Secondary school students and youth workers from Hong Kong and Singapore of a 3-day Green Youth Ambassador programme, toured Visitor Centre with their programme host Footprint.

With the growing public concern towards food waste problem, Unilever Food Solutions, a division of one of our "Friends of EcoPark", Unilever Hong Kong Limited, partners with Tsui Wah Restaurant to launch a Food Waste Reduction Campaign in late November, 2011. The campaign is the territory's first self-initiated collaboration between two leading brands in food industry. It comprises of establishing a series of monitoring and indication measures in optimizing the operational efficiency on various levels through centralized purchasing management, logistic value chain, customer services and education. An effective management of food waste is win-win situation for all. The food industry can impress customers by showing corporate social responsibility and increase the bottom line as a result of streamlined production, while the public can enjoy a fresher and healthier meal that keeps them coming back for more, and this in turn generates significant returns to the businesses. Most importantly, it is a much more environmentally appropriate way than landfill disposal, and the benefit to the environment goes far beyond money. If you would like to learn more about food waste management, please visit webpage of Unilever "Food Waste Reduction Campaign" or visit webpage of Environmental Protection Department Food Waste Recycling Partnership Scheme.

Green Carpark Walking around EcoPark you will find the extensive green space surrounding you. The car park lots outside the Administration Building are no exception. With the grass growing, the parking lots blend well with the extensive landscaping within EcoPark. The parking lots are paved with a permeable cellular pavement which allows water penetration, and therefore vegetation can grow on the pavement. The green pavement not simply increases the aesthetic appeal of the parking lots, it offers substantial functional value. It acts as a defense for heat, reducing the glare from sunlight, thus helps keep the environment cool.

Exchange Cool Stuff for FREE! In the TV series "Wish and Switch" broadcasted recently, the main character accidentally discovered a magical online trading website which can make all her dreams come true if she is willing to sacrifice something that she has. In reality there is no magical website that can help us to attain anything, however, there are quite a number of online commodity exchanging platforms which allows you to swap items that they posses. Through these platforms, not only can you find a solution to get rid of the items stocked at home, they can also get the item they like in return. The items available for exchange range from the very delicate accessories to bulky furniture, therefore it is not difficult to find the right choice for exchange. You can also give away the item for free so that it can be reused again by the recipient. With the habit of reuse, we can build up the spirit of treasuring resources and reducing waste, which is a key to securing sustainable livelihoods and environmental protection. Stepping into the New Year, it is time for us to make a resolution to build a good habit of reduce and reuse. Look around your closet, can you find any unwanted stuff stocked? Why not help the items find a new home by donating the stuff to NGOs or by simply sitting in front of your computer to re-gift the item? You may try Hong Kong Second Hand Exchange of Environmental Protection Department as the starting point of your exchanging journey.

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