Easy Zero Carbon Living by behavioural change in Clothing, Food, Housing, and Transport - Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign Competitions Awards Presentation Ceremony

The Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign Competition Award Presentation Ceremony recognise magnificent crowd of carbon reduction winners.

Mr. Wong Chuen-fai, Commissioner for Climate Change said, "Hong Kong is striving to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050, through measures on net-zero electricity generation, energy saving and green buildings, green transport and waste reduction. This Carbon Neutrality Campaign supported by the Environment and Conservation Fund serves as a pivotal force in mobilizing community engagement across different sectors, enhancing public awareness and participation, and driving behavioural change towards the carbon neutrality goals of the city."

Mr. Leung Wing-mo, Ambassador of the Carbon Neutrality Campaign, remarked, "Becoming a 'Zero Carbon Champion' as the ambassador of the Campaign enables me to convey the critical message of carbon neutrality to friends across all ages and sectors. I am deeply touched by the efforts of every participant. Let us expand and sustain together the vision of zero carbon living—for ourselves, our future generations, and our only home, the Earth."

Artist Candice Yu and Candy Lo were invited to present awards on the occasion. Previously, alongside Leung Wing Mo, Campaign ambassador "Zero Carbon Champion", the former Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, they filmed clips in an online video series to share carbon reduction tips in an easy-to-understand manner. "Gourmet Carbon Reduction" expert Candice Yu stated that choosing local, organic, and seasonal ingredients in daily meals can reduce transportation and carbon emissions, while properly planning food portions helps avoid waste. Candy Lo's "Eco-Friendly Living" tips, on the other hand, include selecting energy-efficient and environmentally friendly home appliances, minimizing household waste, reducing waste at source, and supporting clean recycling.

The Carbon Neutrality Campaign Competition attracted over 13,000 people who registered to participate and achieved an impressive reduction of 150 tonnes of carbon among qualified contestants. Top-performing teams were honored at the ceremony with practical and meaningful prizes, including carbon credits, local hotel stays, and theme park tickets. In addition, special awards were presented to property management companies and schools to recognise their efforts in driving carbon reduction among tenants, building occupiers and students.

Winners of the grand prize, titled "Carbon Reduction Champion", not only achieved significant carbon reduction but also provided creative low-carbon living tips across clothing, food, housing, and transport such as:

Clothing: Consider the necessity for new purchases before buying or upcycle materials like fabric from broken umbrellas into reusable handbags.

Food: Bring your own containers for takeout, support local agricultural products, or even grow your own food.

Housing: Create eco-friendly cleaning agents, use bamboo mats, or enhance natural ventilation by opening windows to reduce reliance on air conditioning.

Transport: Walk or cycle more to minimize car usage and promote sustainable travel habits.

Let's embrace zero carbon in clothing, food, housing, and transport.

Hashtag: #EasyZeroCarbonLiving

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