Issue 176 (Jul 2020)
Tree Journal (39): Leung King Estate, tree topping
Leung King Estate was first made known to me from the topping incident happened in 2006. The Conservancy Association (CA) received a complaint from one of the participants of our event ‘Tree Lovers’ about mature trees being “topped” at Leung King Estate. From the Tree Lovers programme, participants learnt what “topping” means, which is non-disciplinary pruning trees without considering the need of trees or the consequences of cutting the trees. The most common and familiar type of topping is cut the tree at the trunk and left the trunk only, so that making the tree appears to be ‘shrunk’ (Photo 1). In 2006, 199 mature trees at Leung King...
FRRC Recent Updates
FRRC has gradually resumed our service starting from May, yet we stay alert with regards to hygiene measurements and crowd-control to safeguard the health of our visitors. We received necessities donation and managed to distribute to those in need in our community. Two interns just joined our Food Recycling Team at FRRC this summer! They are highly involved in our front-line food recovery work, as well as challenging themselves to dive deeper on food wise issues. Let’s check out their thoughts and experiences so far! Intern: Helice Food Resources Recycling Centrenot only reducing food waste,but also helping those in needs as a food bank. During my first month as intern, I was...
The value of our clothing purchase
Our topic today does not require textbooks, but rather focus on the issue of “money” and the value of our clothing purchase. Firstly, there is production cost (for a non-organic production). Generally, there are 4 parts that include the shell fabric, clothing accessories, processing and sewage management. Where the clothing comes from may affect its production cost, which is also reflected by the retail price: However, does the retail price truly reflect all the production costs? The answer is usually a no as there are many hidden costs such as “Environmental Cost” and “Actual Cost”. Basically, it means the pollution that damages the...
Film to safeguard the environment
Are you always hanging around while staying at home? How about joining Hang Seng – CA Eco-Rangers 2020 Video Competition? Film a 14-second video for the theme song of Eco-Rangers to promote orienteering, tree conservation, country park conservation or hill fire prevention and join the competition! Stand together against the novel coronavirus outbreak and protect our environment! We have invited the Deaf community to join the Eco Rangers 2020 Video Competition. Watch their inspiring promotional video which is combined with dancing and sign language elements then create your own one! 《Hang Seng – CA Eco-Rangers 2020 》Video Competition Date: 21 July 2020 to 21 September...
Simple Ways to Reduce Waste
It is disappointed to learn that the Legislative Council committee has decided to discontinue the scrutiny for the bill on Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) charging. However, we, as Hong-Kongers, can still do more in the reduction of waste in our daily lives. Starting from today, please consider bringing the “5 Treasures” (handkerchief, tumbler, meal box, tableware and straw) along with you daily and let the society knows that we are determined to stop using any disposable utensils as we are well aware of the “Polluter-Pays” principle. To further engage the public in the reduction of waste, has sponsored the donation of a batch of eco-friendly straws to The Conservancy...
