The nomination period for "Friends of EcoPark 2012/13" Scheme runs from now on till 31 January 2013. Companies and organizations which have established collaborative partnerships with tenants in EcoPark are entitled to receive nomination from tenants. With the member identity of the new generation of "Friends of EcoPark", companies and organizations can demonstrate their positive corporate images of caring for the environment to the public, and at the same time, explore new opportunities for further collaboration with other tenants and other members of "Friends of EcoPark".

The EcoPark Management Company envisions a further leap in the number of "Friends of EcoPark" awardees, and calls for support for the Scheme from the society. Grab the last chance to participate in the Scheme and contribute to the sustainability of our future development. For details, please visit the website.

The EcoPark Management Company organized "Tenants Meeting cum Christmas Party" on 20 December 2012. Representatives of the EcoPark tenants and the Environmental Protection Department were invited to attend the gathering.

Apart from enjoying the delicacies, our tenants also shared and exchanged their valuable experience and insights in recycling, paving the way to build collectively a world-class waste recycling and recovery facility.

The Green Council will be holding the 10th Epson Green Carnival 2013 cum 12th Model Car Design Competition at the Piazza, Kowloon Park on 8 February 2013. The carnival, with the theme of achieving greener future by minimizing water and carbon footprints, will comprise of educational performances and interesting game booths to encourage participating students and the public to make changes to their daily lives by saving water and reducing carbon emission, and to promote the importance of sustainable development.

The carnival will also feature a model car design competition. It is anticipated that the competition, in which students have to make use of the recyclable materials to create a motorized model car, can help students to establish team spirit and boost their creativity, as well as explore the potential and value of waste materials.

The Epson Green Carnival 2013 welcomes public participation. Interested individuals and groups can contact the Green Council for free admission tickets. For details, please visit the Green Council website (Chinese version only).

Food Grace - Food Recycling Scheme is operated by CTU Education Foundation Limited. Founded in 2009, the Scheme has been dedicated to raising public awareness on the problem of food waste. They collect food and allocate them to the needy and community groups, and organize educational events for the public.

Food Grace - Food Recycling Scheme is now holding a "Fundraising Photo Contest 2012". Participants have to upload a photo with the theme about saving food resources and everlasting love for our planet, and raise fund for the operation of the Scheme, contributing to the community and the environment. Participants can also get the chance to win honorable recognition and fabulous prizes, and even an opportunity to display photos in a photography exhibition!

The deadline for submission is 28 February 2013, don't hesitate and join now! For details, please visit the Food Grace website.

Do you know what color of garment is most polluting to the environment and bring most harm to the human body?

Recently, a study by Greenpeace revealed that the suppliers of several big European fashion brands are polluting China's two main rivers with hazardous chemicals. Even these fashion brands have set strict requirements and restrictions on hazardous substances in their processes of garment dyeing and manufacturing, the problem of wastewater discharge has been overlooked. To be a responsible consumer, we have to take action by shopping eco-fashion, not only from an ethical point of view to save our natural resources, but also for healthier skin as the eco-clothing is allergy-free.

Last but not least, the answer to the question at the beginning is "black", as it requires the mixing of the maximum number of dyes. Unfortunately, black remains the most popular color in clothes.

Water is a renewable but limited resource that we cannot live without. In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly declared the year 2013 as the United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation. It aims to enhance the understanding on 'water resources' and to strengthen international cooperation on water management, contributing to the sustainability of water resources.