Customised Pledge

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