“Countryside Cleanup 2023″ is the latest programme organized by Green Sense.

To tackle the problem of countryside plastic pollution, participants are not only going to clean up the plastic pollution spots, but also implemeting “Reuse”, “Recycle” & “Reduce” the single-use plastics.

Each local Non-Governmental Organizations or Charity Institutions are free to apply one 3-hour activity. Countryside cleanup, waste audit, transportation and tools are included.

If applicants are not able to arrange outdoor activities, cleanup ambassadors can be assigned to speak at venue provided by school or organization for 1 hour. The sharing session covers plastic waste problem, cleanup and green living experiences, as well as green hiking etiquettes.

Photos and video recording may be included. Participants should fill in the post-event questionnaires and pledge for Green Living.

The last event day of the Programme is 31 August 2023. 20 beneficiary group will be determined on a first come first served basis. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email with activity details after 5 working days. Please contact 8100 4877 for any details.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/6vstYdHbjzXXpcra6

This programme is sponsored by Overlook Investments Limited.

In Hong Kong, transportation accounts for 18% of the total greenhouses gases emission in 2019. The air pollution from transportation also worsen the environment and public health. Green transport would be a growing trend in achieving Carbon Neutral.

This survey aims to explore citizens’ transportation preferences and their acceptance of green transportation. The result will be released in July or August 2022.

Online Survey: https://forms.gle/hfAPSZjkY6M9ek6q8

Please take 2 to 3 minutes to complete this questionnaire. Thank you for your support!

We are now recruiting Green Ambassadors and Leaders to work at the popular hiking trails as below:
1. Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail (Near Allway Gardens/Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Tsuen Wan)
2. Devil’s Peak, Yau Tong (Near W20, Wilson Trail Section 3)
Date: From July, 2021 (Every Sat and Sun)
Duration：8am-4pm
Position: (Hourly rate HK$80 or above)
1 Green Ambassador Leader per session
10 Green Ambassadors per session
Application：https://forms.gle/p5KRnAQVZLPVoNrq6

*The positions are time-limited job opportunities under the “Green Employment Scheme” launched by
the Environmental Bureau. “Employment Support Scheme – Together, We Fight the Virus”
In accordance to the requirement of the Environmental Bureau, Green Ambassador Leader should
accredit Bachelor Degree in Hong Kong or equivalent qualification. Green Ambassadors should attain
Level 2 in 5 subjects (including Chinese and English) in the HKDSE or Grade E in 5 subjects (including
Chinese and English) in the HKCEE or equivalent qualification.

All Green Ambassadors and Leaders should attend the briefing session. Notification will be sent by email.
For any questions, please contact Ms. Chan at 8100 4877or admin@greensense.org.hk .

Full-time Research Officer

Job Duties

1. Formulating and assisting campaigns to raise public awareness in urban planning, green building and tree conservation
2. Gathering and analyzing information
3. Responding promptly to environment and city planning policies
4. Communicating closely with different parties, writing submissions and opinions
5. Drafting texts and graphics for online platforms
6. Outdoor field work and research
7. Providing assistance for office operation and environmental activities

Requirements

• Graduates from Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Journalism, Social Science or relevant fields are preferred
• Good knowledge and sensitive to urban planning, building and environmental issues
• 1-2 years working experiences is an advantage
• Outdoors and flexible working hours may be required
• Good at information collection, able to work independently
• Proficiency in computer skills to complete job duties

Interested candidates please apply with (1) full resume, (2) present and expected salary and (3) 300 words commenting on urban planning in Hong Kong by e-mail (info@greensense.org.hk) on or before Friday, 27th Nov., 2020.

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Full-time Project Assistant

Job Duties

1. Mainly be responsible for waste reduction, environmental education and related activities
2. Communicating with the Government, public and private sectors, schools, other NGOs & the community
3. Assisting events such as workshop, seminar, ecotour
4. Handling online promotion such as maintaining website, social media platforms and advertising
5. Supporting events on weekends and outdoor occasionally

Requirements

• 1-2 years working experience are desired, environmental volunteering and working experiences are greatly considered
• Tertiary education graduate in relevant field such as Geography, Environmental Science or Biology related preferred
• Basic skill in popular graphic software (e.g. Photoshop or illustrator) is an advantage
• Immediate available is highly preferred

Interested candidates please apply with (1) full resume, (2) present and expected salary and (3) 300 words commenting on HK waste reduction by email (info@greensense.org.hk) on or before Wednesday, 25th Nov., 2020.

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Temporary Researcher

Job Duties

1. Formulating and assisting campaigns to raise public awareness in tree conservation and waste reduction
2. Outdoor field work and research
3. Gathering and analyzing information
4. Drafting texts and graphics for online platforms

Requirements

• Studying or Graduates in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Journalism, Social Science or relevant fields are preferred
• Good knowledge and sensitive to tree conservation and waste reduction
• Outdoors and flexible working hours may be required
• Able to work independently
• Proficiency in computer skills to complete job duties
• Immediate available is highly preferred

Interested candidates please apply with (1) full resume, (2) present and expected salary and (3) 300 words description on any previous research assisted (related to Tree conservation or waste reduction suggested) by e-mail (info@greensense.org.hk) on or before Friday, 27th Nov., 2020.

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Community Recycling Ambassador

Job Duties

1. Promoting “Waste Reduction at source” and Clean Recycling”
2. Assisting events such as recycling workshop and on-street promotion
3. Introducing waste separation and recycling procedures to the members of the public
4. Supporting events on weekends and outdoor occasionally

Requirements

• Studying or Graduates in Geography, Environmental Science or Environmental Protection relevant fields are preferred
• Recycling working or educational experience, environmental volunteering or working experiences are greatly considered
• Outgoing and talkative is an advantage
• Available in Dec is highly preferred

Interested candidates please apply with (1) full resume, and (2) present and expected salary by email (info@greensense.org.hk) on or before Wednesday, 25th Nov., 2020.

*Green Sense office is an air condition-free working environment around the year

Join us and promote in Green Hiking Etiquette Campaign!

*Green Hiking Etiquette Campaign is organised in collaboration with Environmental Protection Department (EPD). We aim to promote “The Leave No Trace Seven Principle” and educate the public to protect the nature.

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

1.	Plan ahead and prepare
　　•	Bring enough water and food
　　•	Know your route and avoid extreme weather

2.	Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites
　　•	Do not create your own trails, focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent

3.	Do not litter
　　•	Treasure resources. Reduce waste and take your litter home
　　•	Bring your own bottles, cutlery and handkerchiefs to reduce the consumption of single-use disposable items

4.	Minimize the impacts of fire
　　•	Treasure trees. Do not light fire except at the barbecue sites and campsites
　　•	Do not smoke, reduce wildfire

5.	Leave what you find
　　•	Treasure natural features. No graffiti. No vandalism
　　•	Treasure countryside. Respect villagers’ private properties, crops and livestock

6.	Respect Wildlife
　　•	Never feed animals, lest natural behaviors should be altered
　　•	Do not hurt or approach them, observe wildlife from a distance

7.	Be considerate of other visitors
　　•	Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail
　　•	Let nature’s sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises

We are now recruiting Green Ambassadors and Leader to work at the popular hiking trailing as below:

The first Action for Cleanup the Countryside have been successfully held on 6 May 2018. Green Sense fellows with 34 volunteers went to Po Toi Island to clean up the waste and carry out an ecotour at the same time. The main purpose of the event is to arouse the public concerns of plastic waste problems and increase their awareness of environmental protection. Moreover, it is important to introduce the biodiversity in Hong Kong to the public and to understand the importance of our countryside.

It was a sunny Sunday. All volunteers gathered at Blake Pier, Stanley. Before taking the ferry to Po Toi Island, our tour guide explained safety concerns and eco-friendly hiking etiquette.

After arrival, many of us can immediately felt the peace and comfort of the natural environment. We were refreshed! We passed through some old stores and a diesel-electric set. We experienced their simple and austere lifestyle.

After passing the areas of residents, we visited to Po Toi School. Some volunteers were eager to clear the rubbish on the path right away. Po Toi School is a building with historical value. It reflected how was the school life in the past. Although it has been abandoned for decades, its structure maintains and we can even peek at the classroom through a broken window.

Walking along the coast, we arrived the Po Toi Rock Carvings which constructed over 3000 years. It is one of the declared monuments in Hong Kong. It consists two parts: One group on the left consists of lines resembling, while the other on the right is composed of spirals in an interlocking arrangement. Many of us spent a lot of time in taking photos with the carve. We were amazed the crave stood in good shape.

Volunteers started to clean the island. They were separated into two groups: One going uphill cleaning hiking trail and and the other for the coastal area. Many garbage was buried in the bush as Po Toi Island is a famous place for camping. Moreover, a lot of disposables were left there. For example, foam boxes, disposable utensils, aluminium cans, plastic bags and even LPG cylinders! The most difficult part for us is to collect a considerable amount of the “foam balls” which were naturally grind into different sizes. Even though it was hard to collecting the rubbish in high temperature, we were devoted to do so. All of us are willing to do more to compensate for the environment, and to protect the Earth.

After cleaning the island for a whole day,  volunteers carried bags of waste and head to the pier after the waste audit. Plastic disposables account for the most. The amount of waste collected are shown below:

Fortunately, some tourists were touched by our action and some of them promised to reduce the waste and minimize the pollution in the future . Public education are exactly means to influence the community altogether . All of us should set an example for our next generation by taking action in environmental protection.

If you have missed the volunteer action in May, please enroll the next”Action for Cleanup the Countryside ” at Tung Chung Bay on 12th August. Please click https://goo.gl/rDKwVP for enrollment and information.

Coincides with the upcoming “No Air Con Night 2017” event, we are going to carry out a series of investigation and promotion on the wise use of air con. We hope to arouse public concerns about the abuse of air con and ultimately taking energy saving action with awareness.

This summer, we are going to investigate the habits of Hong Kong citizens using air conditioner and energy saving practices at home. We hope to provide specific advice for different situations on how to reduce the use of air con.

We need volunteers to collect questionnaire in the territory (please see the location and time details in the enrollment form).

Date: 7-19 August 2017
Duration: 2.5 hours
Dress code: casual wear
Please Prepare:
1. Smart phone or tablet (for we reduce printing out the questionnaire)
2. Water bottle for drinking
3. Umbrella/raincoat and sunblock
4. Towel/handkerchief (use less tissue paper)

Online enrollment and details: https://goo.gl/w88uEd

Note:
1. We welcome anyone over 15 years old who wish to participate.
2. Participants who are under 18 years old need to submit parents’ letter with signature. (The parents’ letter will be sent with confirmation email)

Green Sense will be taking part in 1st July March this year again, like the previous 8 years, with our booths for promoting waste separation and recycling, as well as latest environmental news with green tips.

All are welcome to join us for:
1. Recycling plastic, paper and cans collected from the crowd
2. Promoting the message of “Save Our Country Parks”

The booths will be located at Causeway Bay and Wanchai (To be confirmed by the organizer)
We need dozens of volunteers to participate.
Here are the event details:

Date: 1st July 2017 (Saturday)
Time: 14:00-19:00
Dress code: outdoor sports wear (volunteer work vest will be provided)
Assembly: 14:00 Outside Exit B1 of Wan Chai MTR station
Online registration: goo.gl/wYX8y6
Please bring along:
1. Water bottle for drinking
2. Umbrella/raincoat and sunblock
3. Towel/handkerchief (use less tissue paper)
4. Adequate food

Note:
1. We welcome anyone over 15 years old who wish to participate.
2. Participants who are under 18 years old need to submit parents’ letter with signature. (The parents’ letter will be sent with confirmation email)