Recycling and energy-saving
Enthusiastic responses were received from the public and staff at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) on the Lai See Reuse and Recycle Programme 2012. Around 46,800 red packets were collected throughout HKIA. The red packets will be reused next year by people in need to prevent the wastage of lai see packets after Chinese New Year celebrations.
An exhibition titled "From Trash to Treasure" was held at Terminal 2 from early May to mid-July 2011. Co-organised by the Airport Authority (AA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Contemporary Culture, the exhibition showcased product designs and artworks by a group of young designers, who explore the possibilities of turning trash into useful items.
More than 300 AA colleagues supported the "Carfree Day" and opted for the greener option when travelling to work on 22 September 2010. Organised by Greenpeace, the campaign aimed to promote public awareness on greenhouse gas emitted from vehicles, and encourage people to use public transport over private vehicles.
The AA staff lent their support to the first "Hong Kong No Air-con Night" organised by Green Sense. Participants pledged to turn off their air conditioning at home for 12 hours beginning 7:00pm on 29 September 2010. The event aimed to promote energy saving and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
