CU Green Buddies

Jan 17, 2023 | CUHK Community | 1 comment

CU Green Buddies

CUHK is committed in its Strategic Plan 2021–2025 (‘CUHK 2025’) to achieving carbon neutrality by 2038. We are the first among local universities to pledge to become carbon neutral.  While the University continues to make its buildings and operations more energy efficient and environmentally-friendly, we need your commitment and support to adopting green practices in daily life.

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Your commitment and actions to make CUHK greener: I will…

1. Turn off unused electrical appliances and equipment before leaving a room

2. Minimize waste generation by practicing the 6R Principles

     (Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair and Recycle)
3. Bring your own and say NO to disposable containers
4. Know your appetite and avoid wasting food
5. Use the stairs to walk up one floor or walk down two floors
6. Walk to cover short distances on campus instead of driving or taking school buses

 

Event Highlights

Upcycling Chopsticks DIY Workshop

Date: 21 June 2024 (Friday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: Using woods taken form unwanted pallets and upcycled plastics made by wasted bottles, participants of the workshop had made their own pair of chopsicks in reponse to the government’s ban on single-use plastics.  Let’s take action to Bring Your Own cutleries and say no to single-use plastics. 

Noble Fir Mini Christmas Tree Workshop

Date: 14 December 2023 (Thursday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: In the workshop, participants learned how to upcycle fresh flowers to dried flowers from special occasions, e.g., wedding parties. Using the upcycled flowers integrated with fresh noble fir, they made their unique mini Christmas tree to celebrate the ‘Green Christmas’!

Upcycling Timber Phone Holder Workshop

Date: 16 May 2023 (Tuesday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: In the workshop, participants made their own timber phone holder using local felled trees due to typhoons, ageing or urban development. They have learned about the upcycling concept to turn timber waste into household items to minimize the burden of waste disposal in Hong Kong.

Natural Tie Dye Workshop

Date: 10 February 2023 (Friday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: In the workshop, participants learned about the upcycling concept to turn food waste into valuable dye and the benefits of using natural dye over chemicals. Participants used the natural dye to dye a pouch or scarf.

Upcycling Christmas Wreath Workshop

Date: 2 December 2022 (Friday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: In the workshop, participants learned how to upcycle fresh flowers to dried flowers from special occasions, e.g., wedding parties. Using the upcycled flowers integrated with fresh noble fir, they made their unique Christmas wreath to celebrate the ‘Green Christmas’!

Kokedama X Coffee Grounds Workshop

Date: 21 May 2022 (Saturday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: In the workshop, participants made a plant in a ball-shaped soil base using coffee grounds and a piece of moss. Hence, no plant pot is required. They learned how to implement plastic-free and upcycling concept in their living and got planting tips.

Upcycling Omamori X Zentangle Workshop

Date: 12 March 2022 (Saturday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: In the workshop, participants made a green Omamori to experience Zentangle which could relieve stress and enhance relaxation. Also, they learned more about the upcycling concept and practised sustainable living by using recycled leather and cosmetics.

Upcycling Christmas Decoration Workshop

Date: 11 December 2021 (Saturday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: In the workshop, participants learned about the upcycling concept to turn wastes into resources by using recycled materials. Also, they made a Christmas decoration with lighting and messaging functions.

TrashyTreasure Workshop

Date: 30 October 2021 (Saturday)
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Description: In the workshop, participants learned about the local food issue and how the social enterprise can support disadvantaged mothers to realize their full potential. Also the made a piece of bracelet from food waste.

Natural Mosquito Repellent Workshop

Date: 7 August 2021 (Saturday)
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Description: In the workshop, participants learned about the advantages of using natural products to adopt a green lifestyle. Also, they made the mosquito repellent with natural ingredients such as beeswax and knitted the reusable net bag.

Dried Flower Dome Workshop

Date: 22 May 2021 (Saturday)
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Description: In the workshop, participants learned from the instructor on the collection of fresh flowers from special occasions, e.g., wedding parties, and drying of fresh flowers. Also, they made the dried flower dome by reusing glass containers.

Coffee Grounds Soap Making Workshop

Date: 6 February 2021 (Saturday)
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Description: In the workshop, participants learned how the social enterprise recycled coffee grounds and practiced to upcycle the used coffee grounds into handmade soap.

Upcycling Christmas Decoration X Zentangle Workshop

Date: 19 December 2020 (Saturday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: In the workshop, participants made Christmas decorations to experience Zentangle which could enhance relaxation and relieve stress. Also, they learned more about the upcycling concept by using recycled materials such as cosmetics and wooden wine boxes.

Beeswax Food Wrap Workshop

Date: 7 November 2020 (Saturday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: In the workshop, participants learned about ways to live a ‘plastic-free’ life and made the reusable beeswax food wrap which may reduce the usage of plastic bags and wrap to store / carry food.

Green Coin Purse Workshop

Date: 24 October 2019 (Thursday)
Fulfilled SDGs:
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Description: In the workshop, participants learned about the idea of low-carbon lifestyle and made unique coin purses from the used banners through upcycling.
Partner: Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change

Enquiries: cugreenbuddies@cuhk.edu.hk