We hope you can keep your pledge and join us in cutting carbon emissions.
Reduce 200g of CO2 Plastic is a petroleum by-product that generates large amounts of CO2 during its production. According to Green Power, over eight billion plastic bags are used in Hong Kong annually, so don't ask for plastic bags when you shop. Source: Time for Change website
Reduce 600g of CO2 The breeding and consumption of red meat such as beef and lamb generate significant amounts of greenhouse gases, while eating white meat can help lower carbon emissions. Source: Friends of the Earth
Reduce 118g of CO2 On average, showers in Hong Kong take 18 minutes. Reducing your shower time saves both water and energy. Source: a Towngas experimental result
Reduce 160g of CO2 Substantial amounts of energy are required to produce potato chips. Consuming fewer chips per week will create a better environment and a healthier you! Source: Carbon Reduction Label – The Carbon Trust website
Reduce 137g of CO2 Whether you're in the office or at home, remember to switch off lights, the computer or other electrical appliances when they're not in use. Even standby modes consume energy. Source: Green Power's Carbon Off Diary
Reduce 5,380g of CO2 Use public transportation. This convenient and effective means of travel reduces the number of vehicles on roads, saves fuel and lowers carbon dioxide emissions. Source: a study by Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Reduce 81g of CO2 Playing TV games requires the use of a display that consumes substantial amounts of electricity. To reduce energy, you can read more books or do more exercise, both of which are healthier! Source: Green Power's Carbon Off Diary
Reduce 920g of CO2 The production of town gas releases less carbon dioxide than other energy options. Flame cooking at home thus reduces carbon emissions compared to non-flame alternatives. Source: a study by Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Reduce 11g of CO2 Electrical appliances in standby mode consume 10% as much electricity as when in use, so turn them off completely when you don't need them. Source: Green Power's Carbon Off Diary
Reduce 1,360g of CO2 Using cold water to wash clothes can reduce the use of water heaters and energy, which in turn saves money and reduces emissions! Source: a Towngas experimental result
Reduce 500g of CO2 Bring a bottle of water when you go out. Stop buying disposable bottled water to reduce the use of plastic bottles. This saves resources, lowers carbon emissions and reduces waste as well as pressure on landfills. Source: Time for Change website
Reduce 220g of CO2 One can reduce 80.3 kg of CO2 emission by lowering electric thermal pot temperatures from 98°C to 60°C. This is an easy way to reduce carbon emissions daily. Source: a Towngas experimental result
Reduce 16.7g of CO2 Paper production generates carbon dioxide. Separating and recycling paper and water can reduce CO2 emissions that result from exploiting raw materials. Source: Green Power's Carbon Off Diary
Reduce 9.5g of CO2 The manufacture and waste treatment of disposable cutlery produces large amounts of carbon dioxide, so please eliminate this unnecessary waste by not using them for parties. Source: Green Power Carbon Off Diary
Reduce 1,000g of CO2 Rearing cattle releases high amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Replacing meat with vegetables several meals a week reduces carbon emissions and encourages a healthier diet. Source: Friends of the Earth
Reduce 18.8g of CO2 Tetra-packs for drinks contain four layers of plastic, two layers of paper and a layer of aluminium. To reduce carbon emissions, please reduce the purchase of packaged drinks for parties! Source: Green Power Carbon Off Diary
Reduce 7,560g of CO2 Eating locally-produced food such as organic vegetables or seafood can save fuel, thus substantially lowering CO2 emissions. Source: Friends of the Earth
Reduce 23,000g of CO2 A tree can absorb 23kg of CO2 per year, so, when more trees are planted, global warming is slowed! Source: EPD/EMSD carbon audit guidelines
Reduce 3,000g of CO2 A substantial amount of CO2 is released during clothing production and transportation. To help reduce carbon emissions, please buy less. Source: Carbon Reduction Label – The Carbon Trust website
Reduce 600g of CO2 A substantial amount of CO2 is released during the production and transportation of clothing. In order to help reduce carbon emissions, please buy less. Source: Carbon Reduction Label – The Carbon Trust website
Reduce 553,000g of CO2 Each passenger on a direct flight from Hong Kong to other Asian cities releases a substantial amount of CO2 equivalent to the total annual CO2 intake of 29 trees. Reducing short-haul journeys saves money and helps lower carbon emissions! Source: a study by Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Reduce 1,186,000g of CO2 Each passenger on a direct flight from Hong Kong to Australian, European, American or African cities releases an amount of CO2 equivalent to the total annual CO2 intake of at least 52 trees. Reducing long-haul journeys saves money and reduces carbon dioxide emissions! Source: a study by Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Reduce 316g of CO2 Switching to e-billing can save paper and postage. E-billing is the most convenient way to reduce carbon emissions. Source: Greenpeace
Reduce 52.6g of CO2 The making of paper generates carbon dioxide. Replacing traditional cards with e-cards can reduce CO2 emissions and the number of cut-down trees. Source: Greenpeace
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