Category Archives: sustainability
Every Community a Powerhouse
Green Communities CCBF and University of Hong Kong published a paper “Every Building a Powerhouse” they missed the point and an opportunity. I am afraid that academic’s still don’t get it. What is needed is “community” scale, a cluster of buildings, an … Continue reading
Hong Kong Green Speed Dating
17th January 2012 save the date! Cleantuesday and the French chamber of commerce in Hong Kong (FCCIHK) are pushing the boundaries and opening 2012 with a new idea, here is the Cleantuesday link No more excuses!!! Join : “Green Business Networking … Continue reading
sustainable waste management
Landfilling is an unsustainable practice period, particularly so in Hong Kong where we have limited land available. Sustainable waste management changes our thinking about throwing AWAY waste (and there is no AWAY) and embrace the community. Out of sight out … Continue reading
Landfill Mercury
I took this photograph on the street, a pile of waste sitting outside one of the many skyscrapers in Central (Hong Kong) waiting collection. These exhausted fluorescent lighting tubes pictured will soon contribute mercury, mercury compounds, and waste glass into … Continue reading
Sustainability now
A neat summary presentation from http://www.storyofstuff.org/ showing the use of resources, the basis for thinking – think sustainability.
Sustainability article in SCMP newspaper
I was recently interviewed by the leading English language newspaper (www.scmp.com) on the topic of sustainability, and greening business. just in case you missed the article (68OK PDF one page, published 8-03-2010) – John Herbert,Consultant, Kelcroft we help lower the cost … Continue reading
Standard chargers
If you ever needed another lesson for the benefits of a sustainability, the launch of CLP’s brand new charging station for electric vehicles is a neat reminder. What does a mobile phone, a netbook, and an electric vehicle have in … Continue reading
Energy and water conservation pilot test?
Here is a photograph I took yesterday in Jardin House (Central, Hong Kong) this hand basin tap was obviously intended to save energy and water, in reality does neither. You will note that this particular model has the flat faced … Continue reading
