1.     Fax

• Don’t use the non-recyclable heat sensitive paper.  Thus, we better use the normal A4 paper for printing the fax.
• Don’t use cover page, we can write the receiver’s name and fax number on the corner of document instead.
• Shorten the cover page if it must be used. 

2.     Photocopy

• Think twice before you take copies - copy how many you need and don’t copy too much.
• Avoid fault printing by checking the operation condition and mode setting before copying.
• Photocopy on both sides of paper.  The single-side used paper can be placed in the by-pass tray for printing.
• Shrink the size of document if possible to save paper.

3.     Office Documents

• Replace the hardcopy of document by electronic soft copy or E-mail if possible.
• Reduce the margin setting to fully utilize the paper.
• Adopt double-side printing and single-side used paper printing documents.

4.     Use of Stationery

• Reuse the envelopes.
• Reuse the folders and labels.
• Use the refill of pen.

5.     Office Communication

• Use E-mail or internet web page for internal or external communication.
• Stick memo on notice board instead of distribution.

6.     Green Purchasing

• Choose the environmental friendly product such as refillable, reusable and durable stationery.
• Avoid purchasing the ozone depleting substances containing products. 

7.     Indoor Air Quality

• Place the photocopier in the area with good ventilation to prevent the irritant ozone generated affecting the nearby staff and students.
• Clean and maintain the ventilation system regularly to prevent the airborne diseases.
• Keep the temperature of air-conditioner at 24 - 25oC.  

8.     Energy Consumption

• Use the energy efficient appliances with Energy Efficiency Label.
• Switch off the electrical appliances when idol. 　

Protect the Environment in Your Daily Life

To build a green environment, we should:

Conserve the Resources

• Switch off the excess lighting.
• Keep the indoor temperature to 24 - 25oC.
• Don’t waste water during washing or bathing.
• Reduce page margin and adopt double-side printing to fully utilize the paper.
• Replace the hardcopy of document by electronic soft copy and E-mail.

Reduce the Wastes

• Choose the Environmental Friendly or less harmful products during purchasing.
• Avoid using disposable goods (e.g. foam lunch box, plastic tableware, plastic bag, tissue paper, etc.).
• Use single side waste paper can be used for draft paper.
• Separate the wastes and place the recyclable material such as plastic bottle, waste paper, aluminum cans into the recycle boxes.

Prevent & Reduce the Pollution

• Follow the chemical waste disposal guideline to dump the chemical wastes generated by the laboratory activities into the labeled containers.
• Travel by public transport to reduce vehicle exhaust.
• Switch off the engine when the vehicle is idle.

Proactively Participate

• Protect the natural environment.
• Participate the environmental campaign after class to receive the message and enhance the environmental awareness.
• Live “Environmental Friendly” to pursue the sustainable development of society and environment.
• If you have suggestion or complaint about the environment, please phone the University Environmental Hotline 2609 8666 or the Environment Protection Department (HKEPD).

保護環境由您開始

為建立一個綠色的生活環境，在日常生活中我們應該：

節省資源

• 關掉過多的照明系統；
• 室內空調溫度不應太冷或太熱，最佳溫度為24 - 25oC；
• 洗澡或洗滌時，應節省用水；
• 減少文件四周的邊界和採用雙面列印及影印，盡量使用紙張；
• 可以時應以電子文件及郵件取代紙張。

減少廢物

• 購物時應選取對環境較少損害的環保產品；
• 避免使用即用即棄物品(如：發泡膠飯盒、塑膠餐具、膠袋、紙巾等)；
• 單面廢紙可被重用作草稿紙；
• 將廢物分類，並把可回收的廢物(如：膠樽、廢紙、鋁罐及炭粉盒)放入設定的回收箱內。

 防止污染

• 遵守化學廢物處理守則，將進行實驗時產生的化學廢物倒入設定的收集容器內；
• 為節約能源及減少廢氣，應盡量乘搭公共交通工具；
• 若駕駛汽車，停車時必須將引擎關掉。

積極參與

• 愛惜校園內外的自然生態；
• 在課餘的時間，應積極參與校園內外的環保活動，不斷接收有關的訊息，藉以加強對環保的認知；
• 在校園及日常生活中貫徹環保，讓社會及環境得到持續的發展；
• 如對校園內外的環境，有任何意見或投訴，可致電大學環境熱線 2609 8666 或政府環境保護署。