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CU Green Buddies<\/h1>\n

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CUHK has pledged in its Campus Master Plan to reduce its per-capita campus energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% and 20% respectively by 2025, from baseline levels in 2005. 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.<\/p>\n

Register as a ‘CU Green Buddy’https:\/\/cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk\/webform\/view.php?id=48024<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code disabled_on=”on|on|on” module_class=”SD-Events-category-link” _builder_version=”4.11.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”] External Event<\/a> Competition<\/a><\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” module_class=”SD-CU-Green-Buddies-sec” _builder_version=”4.11.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.11.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.11.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”sd-title” _builder_version=”4.11.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

CU Green Buddies<\/h2>\n

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CUHK is committed to achieving carbon neutrality.\u00a0 We are the first among local universities to pledge to become carbon neutral. \u00a0While 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.<\/p>\n

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Stay up to date with
sustainability happenings<\/p>\n

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Enjoy priority enrolment or
exclusive offer for featured events<\/p>\n

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Get inspired with
green news and tips<\/p>\n

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Connect with other Green Buddies on campus through activities<\/p>\n

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Your commitment and actions to make CUHK greener: I will…<\/h3>\n

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\"\"<\/td>\n1. Turn off unused electrical appliances and equipment before leaving a room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Minimize waste generation by practicing the 6R Principles<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair and Recycle)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/td>\n3. Bring your own and say NO to disposable containers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n4. Know your appetite and avoid wasting food<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n5. Use the stairs to walk up one floor or walk down two floors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n6. Walk to cover short distances on campus instead of driving or taking school buses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Event Highlights<\/h3>\n

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Green Christmas Wreath Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n5 December 2025 (Friday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
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Description:<\/td>\n\u00a0In the workshop co-opearated with YMCA’s ‘YM Fleur’, participants learned how to upcycle fresh flowers to dried flowers from special occasions, e.g., wedding parties. Using the upcycled flowers integrated with fresh fir, they made their unique Christmas wreath to celebrate a \u2018Green Christmas\u2019!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Upcycling Basketball Key Chain Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n14 November 2025 (Friday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
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Description:<\/td>\nSports equipment is one of the more difficult items to be recycled due to the multiple composite materials used.\u00a0 In this workshop, Eco-Greenergy shared their visions on basketball recycling and their innovative ideas on upcycling basketball product to reduce solid waste.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Coffee Ink Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n27 March 2025 (Thursday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
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Description:<\/td>\nCoffee ground can be the pigment for painting.\u00a0 In that afternoon, participants enjoyed their cups of coffee and create their sustainable artworks!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Cork X Kraft-tex Badge Holder Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n29 November 2024 (Friday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
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Description:<\/td>\nParticipants made their own badge holders using cork and kraft-tex which are sustainable materials.\u00a0 Let’s go green in our daily lives, exploring innovative green products.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Upcycling Chopsticks DIY Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n21 June 2024 (Friday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
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Description:<\/td>\nUsing 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.\u00a0 Let’s take action to Bring Your Own cutleries and say no to single-use plastics.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Noble Fir Mini Christmas Tree Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n14 December 2023 (Thursday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
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Description:<\/td>\nIn 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’!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Upcycling Timber Phone Holder Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n16 May 2023 (Tuesday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
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Description:<\/td>\nIn 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. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Natural Tie Dye Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n10 February 2023 (Friday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
<\/a>\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Upcycling Christmas Wreath Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n2 December 2022 (Friday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn 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’!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Kokedama X Coffee Grounds Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n21 May 2022 (Saturday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Upcycling Omamori X Zentangle Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n12 March 2022 (Saturday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Upcycling Christmas Decoration Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n11 December 2021 (Saturday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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TrashyTreasure Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n30 October 2021 (Saturday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Natural Mosquito Repellent Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n7 August 2021 (Saturday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dried Flower Dome Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n22 May 2021 (Saturday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Coffee Grounds Soap Making Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n6 February 2021 (Saturday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn the workshop, participants learned how the social enterprise recycled coffee grounds and practiced to upcycle the used coffee grounds into handmade soap.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Upcycling Christmas Decoration X Zentangle Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n19 December 2020 (Saturday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Beeswax Food Wrap Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n7 November 2020 (Saturday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Green Coin Purse Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/td>\n24 October 2019 (Thursday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulfilled SDGs:<\/td>\n\n
<\/a>\"E<\/a>\"E<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/td>\nIn the workshop, participants learned about the idea of low-carbon lifestyle and made unique coin purses from the used banners through upcycling.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partner:<\/td>\n Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Enquiries:\u00a0<\/span>cugreenbuddies@cuhk.edu.hk<\/a><\/p>\n

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