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kNOw Carbon House (Former Wan Chai Environmental Resource Centre)

The former Wan Chai Environmental Resource Centre has been transformed into the “kNOw Carbon House” after renovation and is ready to meet the public. With the theme of carbon neutrality, the new “kNOw Carbon House” aims to raise public awareness on the subject through a wide variety of interactive experience and educational activities, including interactive games, talks, environmental workshops, etc. Apart from honouring the original architecture and keeping items with historic value from the Old Wan Chai Post Office, the new “kNOw Carbon House” also provides multimedia educational materials to make your visits more delightful. The well-known mascot “Big Waster” is also there to introduce to all of us how we can lead a low-carbon lifestyle by making small changes in our daily habits in respect of clothing, food, living and travel. Members of the public and groups can book the guided tour service and workshop activities through the online system.


Date & Time: Tuesdays to Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., including all Public Holidays (except the Lunar New Year’s Day and the second day of Lunar New Year); reservation required
Venue: 221 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Organisation: Environmental Campaign Committee
Link: https://www.knowcarbonhouse.hk
Promotion Programme on Source Separation of Waste

To provide free waste separation bins for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, with the aim of improving the waste separation facilities and expanding the range of recyclables to be recovered in these buildings. The programme assists property management companies in implementing effective waste sorting and recycling models, thereby increasing the recycling rates in these buildings. Participating buildings will be required to schedule regular waste collection for recycling purposes, either through contracted cleaning companies or recyclers.

Waste separation bins are also provided to participating schools to enhance students’ understanding of the importance of resource conservation and waste separation, and encourage the practice of separating waste paper, metals and plastics for recycling.


Date & Time: Open for applications all year round
Venue: N/A
Organisation: Environmental Campaign Committee
Link: https://www.ecc.org.hk/en/publicity/ppssw.html
Reusable Tableware Lending Programme for Large-scale Events

To provide free delivery, collection and cleaning services of tableware to large-scale event organisers. The objectives are to reduce the use of disposable tableware in large-scale events and encourage citizens to practise waste reduction at source.


Date & Time: Open for applications all year round
Venue: N/A
Organisation: Environmental Campaign Committee
Link: https://www.ecc.org.hk/tc/publicity/tableware.html
CIC-ZCP STEAM Lab

The Construction Industry Council (“CIC”) has been at the forefront of fostering future construction talents. As part of its continued initiatives to promote STEAM education and emphasis its importance to future scientific and technological developments, CIC-Zero Carbon Park (CIC-ZCP) will be launching its new “STEAM Lab” exhibition aiming to inspire and support the next generation.

CIC-ZCP STEAM Lab will serve as an educational platform for exploring innovative construction techniques and industry knowledge as well as cultivating future talents in construction innovation to pursue carbon neutrality.


Date & Time: Ongoing, by appointment
Venue: 8 SHEUNG YUET ROAD, Kowloon
Organisation: The Construction Industry Council
Link: https://www.cic.hk/eng/main/aboutcic/news_and_updates/events_calendar/event-774.html
Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC): Weekend Guided Tour

The first of its kind in the world, the MoCC offers an interactive and multimedia exhibition showcasing valuable collections and information about climate change.


Date & Time: Every Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 am (except public holiday)
Venue: 8/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Organisation: CUHK Jockey Club Initiative Gaia
Link: https://www.mocc.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/museum/plan-a-visit
kNOw Carbon House (Former Wan Chai Environmental Resource Centre)

The former Wan Chai Environmental Resource Centre has been transformed into the “kNOw Carbon House” after renovation and is ready to meet the public. With the theme of carbon neutrality, the new “kNOw Carbon House” aims to raise public awareness on the subject through a wide variety of interactive experience and educational activities, including interactive games, talks, environmental workshops, etc. Apart from honouring the original architecture and keeping items with historic value from the Old Wan Chai Post Office, the new “kNOw Carbon House” also provides multimedia educational materials to make your visits more delightful. The well-known mascot “Big Waster” is also there to introduce to all of us how we can lead a low-carbon lifestyle by making small changes in our daily habits in respect of clothing, food, living and travel.


Date & Time: Open to the general public from 6 August 2024 (reservation required, closed on Mondays, the first and second day of Chinese New Year)
Venue: 221 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Organisation: Environment and Ecology Bureau and Green Council (Operator)
Link: https://www.knowcarbonhouse.hk
GreenLink - Environmental Education Support Programme

To provide schools with one-stop service in arranging environmental education activities for students; and to organise outreach environmental education activities at different locations for free.


Date & Time: Open for applications all year round
Venue: Not applicable
Organisation: Environmental Campaign Committee
Link: https://www.greenlinkeesp.com.hk/en/