URGENT: Looking for Eco-Rangers to clean the countryside
Bound by the pandemic, people are unable to travel abroad and in their boredom, they choose to visit Hong Kong’s countryside instead, enjoying nature through activities like hiking, picnic and camping. Unfortunately, Plastic Trasher and Flame Thrower have also made their way outdoors, exploiting the environment as they leave destruction in their wake. How despicable!
Plastic Trasher loves to bring takeaway foods and snacks to the countryside, only to throw them away after it finishes eating. The resulting rubbish is often scattered by the wind onto trees, and into bushes and streams, polluting the environment. Whereas Flame Thrower makes fire everywhere in the mountains, from smoking to clearing grass to cooking, till the land becomes barren and wildfires spread far and wide.
Last year, Eco-Rangers braved the hot weather to clean 8 popular hiking trails, all to restore the countryside to its former glory. According to their report, they collected a worrying amount of small trash, e.g. plastic bottles, plastic bags, snack packages, candy wraps, cigarettes etc. Sadly, Plastic Trasher and Flame Thrower command a large army, so Eco-Rangers were unable to remove everything. Therefore, we are making a comeback this year - we must recruit more Eco-Rangers to form Countryside Cleaning Teams, to help assess the current situation in the countryside, remove the rubbish, and rescue recyclable resources.
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Countryside Cleaning Team - Public |
Countryside Cleaning Team – Organization/Corporate |
Event date |
9 October 2022 (Suggested time: AM) |
September to November 2022 (Suggested time: AM) |
Objectives |
• Remove trash and collect recyclables in the countryside ↠ Eco-Rangers always keep up with the latest green trends - become a Fashionably Green Camper by following tips about environmentally friendly lifestyle and camping etiquette! • Observe and evaluate the extent and effect of Hongkongers’ reliance on disposable items |
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Program |
1. Countryside clean-up: hike and remove trash |
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Route |
Route 1. Chek Kang (difficulty: ★) Route 2. Tung Lung Island (difficulty: ★★) Route 3. Mui Tsz Lam (difficulty: ★★) |
New routes: Route 1. Chek Kang (difficulty: ★) Route 2. Kai Shan (difficulty: ★★) Route 3. Sok Kwu Wan (difficulty: ★★)
Past routes: Route 4. The Peak (difficulty: ★) Route 5. Mount Parker (difficulty: ★) Route 6. High Junk Peak (difficulty: ★★) Route 7. Mui Tsz Lam (difficulty: ★★) Route 8. Ngong Ping Plataeu (difficulty: ★★) Route 9. Lion Rock (difficulty: ★★★) |
Duration |
4 hours (excluding traveling time) |
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Age |
5 or above (participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) |
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Countryside Clean-up Handbook |
Contains transportation recommendations, route information, countryside clean-up guidelines, photo-taking spots and tidbits, reminders, and Green Camping tips (each route has its own version) |
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Souvenir |
--Each participant will receive--
--Each team will receive--
--All souvenir is available on a first-come-first-served basis while stocks last-- |
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Minimum donation |
$300 or above per person (tax deduction receipts will be issued to charitable donations of $100 or above) |
TBD by CAHK and participant |
Registration deadline |
Route 1: 30 September 2022 (Friday) |
2 weeks before event date; exact date TBD by participant |
Online game prizes |
An online game will be hosted on social media platforms after the event, where winners can receive a wide range of prizes. |
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Registration |
Route 1. Chek Kang Click here
Route 2. Tung Lung Island Click here
Route 3. Mui Tsz Lam Click here |
Please follow instructions from organizer |
Anti-epidemic measures |
Participants must adhere to anti-epidemic guidelines by working in groups of 4 and maintaining social distance; refer to the Countryside Clean-up Handbook for more details |
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Reminders |
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Green Gifts (1):
All participants will receive a souvenir pack:
Re-Mask environmentally friendly reusable mask
===About Re-Mask===
Re-Mask environmentally friendly reusable mask comes with a Re-Mask and a filter. It is best to wash the mask after daily use, while the filter can’t be washed and typically lasts for a week.
- Washable and reusable à Reduces waste, better for the environment
- Cooling fabric on the inner layer à Facilitates sweat evaporation
- Stretch fabric à Suitable for most face shapes
- Large space for inserting filter à Accommodates different types of filters
===Re-Mask environmentally friendly reusable mask design===
Please refer to the above image for the mask’s design. Image is for reference only.
===Re-Mask sizes===
Kids: 14.5 x 10 cm (width x height) - Suitable for children under 10
Small: 17 x 13 cm (width x height) - Suitable for women
Medium: 18 x 15 cm (width x height) - Suitable for men
Large: 19 x 15 cm (width x height) - Suitable for broader faces
(Tolerance ± 2 cm)
===Re-Mask structure===
Re-Mask offers 3 layers of protection, including the Shield Technology changeable filter, which is sure to protect you from viruses, bacteria, allergens and PM 2.5 pollution.
- Outer layer: Consists of microfiber, an effective defense against droplets from others’ sneezing and ensures the Shield filter to last longer.
- Middle layer (changeable filter): The filtering technology is patented as Shield Technology Filtering, and verified by Nelson Labs as being able to filter 99.9% viruses (VFE 99.9%) according to US standards. It can last for a week under normal use.
- Inner layer: Made with cooling fabric, you are guaranteed to feel comfortable even after wearing the mask for a whole day, especially during summer.
Check out Nelson Labs’ PFE, BFE and VFE verifications: https://bit.ly/ER2022maskcert
Decorum Tentals e-coupon x1
OR
JoyeeWalker Shop e-coupon x1
OR
Protrek 30% off e-coupon x 1
(to be randomly distributed)
Each team will receive
Countryside cleaning kit: Includes long tongs x1, short tongs x1, and gloves x4 pairs
(Participants are welcome to return the kit after the event if it is no longer needed)
--All souvenir is available on a first-come-first-served basis while stocks last--
Green Gifts (2): Online game prizes
Cooling neck gaiter and beanie
Wireless earphone case
Apple Watch strap*
Apple Watch protective case*
*Apple Watch not included
Natural made Kids' tableware
Cycling gloves
Kids’ helmet
Donation method 1:Paypal |
Donation method 2:Bank deposit Please make a transfer or cash deposit to our HSBC account 600-605976-001, and send us the deposit slip via email/fax indicated as “Hang Seng - CA Eco-Rangers 2022 donation” |
Donation method 3:PayMe You can donate via this link. Please capture the transaction page and send us via email/fax, with the donor’s name and “Hang Seng - CA Eco-Rangers 2022 donation” clearly written |
The Conservancy Association Email: ecorangers@cahk.org.hk Fax: 2728 5538 *Please indicate as “Hang Seng - CA Eco-Rangers 2022 donation” |
Donation deadline 31 December 2022 (Saturday) |
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23-12-2022 |
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23-9-2022 |
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19-9-2022 |
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31-10-2022 |
VIU TV |
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9 |
23-9-2022 |
TVB |
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10 |
21-9-2022 |
HKET |
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11 |
21-9-2022 |
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12 |
19-9-2021 |
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13 |
27-9-2021 |
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13-10-2022 |
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15 |
28-10-2022 |
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16 |
02-11-2022 |
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17 |
02-11-2022 |
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18 |
03-11-2022 |
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19 |
06-11-2022 |
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20 |
14-11-2022 |
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21 |
15-11-2022 |
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22 |
02-12-2022 |
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23 |
10-12-2022 |
HK01 |
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24 |
17-12-2022 |
HKEJ |
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25 |
22-12-2022 |
AM730 |
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26 |
23-12-2022 |
Oriental Daily |
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27 |
23-12-2022 |
biji |
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28 |
04-1-2023 |
HKET |
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Hang Seng - CA Eco-Rangers 2022 is more than just a fundraising event for CAHK’s environmental education and tree conservation work; it is also an excellent opportunity for the public to get close to and learn about nature, so as to raise their environmental awareness.
Corporates and organizations can sponsor or support CAHK’s Hang Seng - CA Eco-Rangers 2022 fundraising event through various ways, such as:
▪ Cash sponsorship
▪ Prize sponsorship
▪ Provide material support or services for the event
For enquiry and detail, please contact our Fundraising Team via 2272 0306 (phone) or cahk@cahk.org.hk (email).