Is this need really necessary?
What are the available options to meet the need? Does the selected option stand good for both efficiency (regarding the process) and effectiveness (with respect to the mission)?
Can a surplus or warehoused item be upgraded, repaired or refurbished to meet this need?
Can this need be fulfilled through borrowing or sharing with other department(s)?
Can this need be rented temporarily rather than purchased?
Further Procurement Process Not Proceed
Fig. 1 Justification Process for Procurement Needs After justification for the needs, it is user departments responsibility to choose suitable materials/suppliers/consultants/contractors based on the five rules of thumbs and other essential considerations such as technical issues and financial issues. It is encouraged to seek advice from Sustainability Officer for all procurement activities including construction projects and other purchasing especially when encountering ambiguity. Nevertheless, information such as materials, suppliers, design, etc. of every procurement activity is strongly encouraged to notify the Sustainability Officer (SO) although approval from SO is not required. From the information provided, SO may contact UD when potential negative impact may arise so as to rectify it at first instance. Subsequent workflow will follow the KFBGCs Procurement Policy.

Updated on 5 Aug 05

Appendix A Guideline for choosing Environmental Preferred Goods and Services
These are goods and services which are designed to minimize the negative effects on the environment over their full life cycle production, use and disposal; make the most efficient use of materials, energy and water; and minimize the generation of waste and release of harmful substances into the environment. Basically, the five rules of thumb should be considered to make a balance to minimize ecological footprint: 1. 2. 3. Choose materials with high recycled content and itself/the waste generated can also be recycled easily Choose materials with low embodied energy (the energy to produce) Choose materials with consideration of whole life cycle, e.g. high durability so as to save subsequent material/energy in maintenance and/or replacement Choose materials manufactured from nearest location (smallest mileage) so as to lower the transportation energy Choose materials from suppliers with relevant green certificate so as to promote sustainable management/ production and minimize damage to communities

For construction projects, one additional rule could be considered as: Incorporate as much as sustainable elements such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting, natural ventilation to works such as new construction or renovation and design to minimize ecological footprint as far as practicable. The information provided in this Guideline is kept open. While it is aimed at to keep the content of the Guideline accurate and up to date, it is encouraged any staff to contact the author of this Guideline, the Sustainability Officer, if you have any concerns and suggestion about the information provided. Every effort will be made to correct any error and update any information once they are brought to attention.
References 1. A Handbook on environmental public procurement by Commission of the European Communities 2. Buying Guide for Domestic Electrical Appliances, Hongkong Electric 3. CHOICE, Consumer Council 4. Energy Label Registration Records by Electrical & Mechanical Services Department of the HKSAR 5. Environmental Guide to Procurement by Government of Jamaica (July 2001) 6. Environmental Purchasing Checklist Refrigerators by Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australian Government 7. Hong Kong Green Label Scheme Product Environmental Criteria by Hong Kong Productivity Council and Green Council 8. List of Recycled Paper Products by Environmental Protection Department of the HKSAR 9. List of Recycled Construction Products by Environmental Protection Department of the HKSAR
Choices of Construction Materials As choosing of material involves a balance of five rules of thumb, there is no simple rule to act as guidance. For any uncertainty, it is encouraged to seek advice from the Sustainability Officer. Nevertheless, preliminary choice of materials could be based on their embodied energy (MJ/kg) and the rough guidelines are listed as: 1. 2. 3. 4. Rocky Material < Wood/Metal < Plastic Rock < Sand < Aggregate < Concrete < Brick Softwood < Hardwood < Steel < Lead < Zinc < Brass < Copper < Aluminum Polypropylene < Rubber < PVC < Polyurethane < LDPE < HDPE < PS < Nylon
The above are only rough guidelines. It is advised to refer to the following table for the detailed embodied energy (MJ/kg) of different materials. (Sorted by embodied energy, MJ/kg, in ascending order): *To compare embodied energy, MJ/kg should be used instead of MJ/m3, which is for reference only.
Source: Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealan (www.ac.nz/cbpr/documents/pdfs/ee-coefficients.pdf)
Type Earth Earth Earth Earth Other Earth Timber Earth Earth Earth Earth Timber Earth Earth Earth Earth Earth Earth Earth Timber Earth Timber Earth Earth Timber Earth Timber Earth Earth Metal Timber

MJ/kg 72.4 74.0 78.2 79.1 87.0 88.5 90.4 95.4 98.227

MJ/m588600 612900

Choices of Other Common Materials/Products
This section lists the suggested selection criteria, recommended brands, suppliers of different goods/services. Procurement staff is encouraged to use the lists as reference for purchasing. Goods/services categories listed include: A. Office Equipment and Supplies 1. Paper products 2. Plastic products 3. Computers (excluding monitor) 4. Computer monitor 5. Toner cartridges 6. Photocopiers 7. Printers 8. Fax machines 9. Multifunction devices (copy-print-fax) 10. Permanent markers 11. Highlight pens 12. Batteries 13. Office furniture B. Building Services Products 1. Lamps 2. Lighting system 3. Ballasts 4. Luminaries 5. Air Conditioning Units 6. Household Refrigeration Appliances 7. Fire fighting equipments 8. Water conserving shower heads 9. Water conserving toilet devices 10. Tickle valves
C. Building Materials 1. Water based paints 2. Solvent based paints 3. Carpets 4. Asphalts 5. Adhesives 6. Wood and wood products
D. Vehicles and Parts 1. Cars and trucks 2. Tyres
E. Canteen Supplies 1. Plates and cutlery 2. General electrical appliances 3. Condiments 4. Food and beverages 5. Dishwashing detergent
F. Pesticides, Fertilizers and Agents 1. Pesticides and Fertilizers 2. Cleaning Agents

Cleaning

G. Renewable Energy Products
Office Equipment and Supplies
(1) Paper Products (including photocopying paper, paper envelopes, note pad, paper file jacket, paper file box, toilet paper, paper towel, etc.) Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) With Green Label or other equivalent (b) Recycled content - at least 50% recycled fibre, with 20% post-consumer fibre (c) Un-bleached with chlorine (d) For paper envelopes, they shall not use water-insoluble glues (e) For paper file jackets, they shall have easily detachable blinders and clips Manufacturing process / Others (a) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) in the water discharge from both pulp and paper production shall not exceed 20kg/tonne of paper produced (b) Processing of waste papers shall be done without any dyestuff, optical brighteners and non-biodegradable complexing agents such as ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) (c) Surfactants, such as for the de-inking of recycled paper, shall be biodegradable readily (d) Solvents used in cleaning of production equipment shall be free of halogenated hydrocarbons Packaging (a) Reduced packaging purchase in bulk (b) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:

Company Pt. Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia Tbk Antalis (Hong Kong) Ltd Contact Information Brand Excelpro Recycled Paper Conqueror Recycled Products
Unit A, 7/F Kingsford Ind Ctr, 6 Cho Yuen St, Yau Tong, Kln Tel: (852) Che San & Co Ltd 16/F, Block A, Hong Kong Worsted NPI (Nippon Paper Mills Industrial Building, Industries Co Ltd) 31-39 Wo Tong Tsui Street, Kwai Chung, NT, HK Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: info@chesan.com Website: www.chesan.com Fook Woo Fook Woo Group Bldg, Assorted Paper Co 3 Kui Sik Street, Ltd On Lok Tsuen, Fanling, NT Tel: (852) Fax: (852) (852) La Fontana Co Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: fontana@school.com.hk Website: www.school.com.hk
Recycled wood-free paper 70% recycled, Elementary Chlorine-free, Eco-mark cert by Japan Environment Association Various 100% recycled toilet paper
Alga Carta (Seaweed paper); Mais Carta (Corn paper); Orange Paper; TreeFree Paper; etc.
Various ecological paper products
Contact Information Brand Products Room 9, 13/F Recycle paper Man Lee Ind Bldg, lunch box 13 Kin Hong Street, Kwai Chung, NT Tel: (852) 29440188 or Email: info@join-in.com.hk Website: www.join-in.com.hk Tai Tak Takeo Fine B401 & 409, 4/F., Various recycled Paper Company Block B, Sea View Estate, paper products Limited (TTF) No. 2-8 Watson Road, North Point, Hong Kong. Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: taitak@netvigator.com Website: www.ttf.com.hk The Coronet Paper 9B, Oriental Ind Bldg, Various recycled Co Ltd 42-50 Kwai Ting Rd, paper products Kwai Chung, NT Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: sales@paper.com.hk Website: www.paper.com.hk *Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers.
Company Join-in Industrial Company
Plastic Products (including plastic file jacket and others for office use)
Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) With Green Label or other equivalent (b) Photodegradable or Biodegradable (c) Durable Manufacturing process / Others (a) Not impregnated, labeled, coated or otherwise treated in a manner which would prevent recycling Packaging (a) Reduced packaging purchase in bulk (b) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:

Brand National National National Neonlite Neonlite Osram Osram Osram Osram Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips STTEK STTEK STTEK STTEK STTEK Stltek Stltek Stltek Stltek Stltek Sylvania Tech.Lighting Tungda Luxtek Osram Osram Osram Yankon Yankon GE GE GE GE GE GE GE GE GE Huafuda LIGHT POWER LIGHT POWER National National National Osram Osram Osram Osram Osram Osram Philips
Model EFT15E28C EFS15E67 EFS15E27 W615 W715 Dulux EL 15W/41-827 Dulux EL 15W/41-827 Globe Dulux EL 15W/21-840 Dulux EL 15W/11-860 PLEU 15W-WW PLEU 15W-CDL SLE Prismatic 15W-WW SLE Prismatic 15W-CDL SLE Comfort 15W-CDL SLE Comfort 15W-WW SLE Decor 15W-CDL SLE Decor 15W-WW PLE/T-15W/827 SL Electronic Prismatic Crystal 15W-CDL B22 SL Electronic Prismatic Crystal 15W-CDL E27 SL Electronic Prismatic Crystal 15W-WW B22 SL Electronic Prismatic Crystal 15W-WW E27 EUS-15W EG-15W EB-15W EUT-15W EC-15W EUT-15W EUS-15W EB-15W EG-15W EC-15W Mini-Lynx P.15W ETU-15W ETU-15W EF-16W Dulux EL ECO 16W/41-827 Dulux EL ECO 16W/21-840 Dulux EL ECO 16W/11-860 FE10-16W FE16-16W F18DBX/827 F18DBX/835 F18DBX/840 F18DBX/865 F18DBX/827/4P F18DBX/830/4P F18DBX/835/4P F18DBX/840/4P F18DBX/865/4P YPZ220/18-3U.RR.D ETU-18W TDL-18W FDS18E27/2A FDS18E40/2A FDS18E67/2A Dulux D18W/21-840 Dulux D/E 18W/21-840 Dulux D/E 18W/41-827 Dulux D 18W/41-827 Dulux D/E 18W/31-830 Dulux D 18W/31-830 PL-C 18W/82/2P
Lamp Type I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI I I NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI

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manufactured after 1.2.2002 manufactured after 1.2.2002 manufactured after 1.2.2002 manufactured after 1.2.2002
EMSD Registration No. CFL99-0034 CFL99-0034 CFL99-0034 CFL99-0034 CFL99-0034 CFL99-0051 CFL99-0051 CFL99-0051 CFL99-0028.CFL99-0047 CFL99-0037 CFL99-0017 CFL99-0045 CFL99-0033 CFL99-0052 CFL99-0052 CFL99-0052 CFL99-0052 CFL99-0052 CFL99-0052 CFL99-0053 CFL99-0053 CFL99-0013 CFL99-0013 CFL99-0004A CFL99-0044 CFL99-0044 CFL99-0065 CFL99-0065 CFL99-0065 CFL99-0065 CFL99-0065 CFL99-0065 CFL99-0010 CFL99-0039 CFL99-0014 CFL99-0020 CFL99-0021 CFL99-0022 CFL99-0025 CFL99-0054 CFL99-0043 CFL99-0043 CFL99-0064 CFL99-0064 CFL99-0064 CFL99-0003 CFL99-0003 CFL99-0005 CFL99-0040 CFL99-0040 CFL99-0057 CFL99-0058 CFL99-0012 CFL99-0012 CFL99-0012 CFL99-0012 CFL99-0012 CFL99-0012 CFL99-0023 CFL99-0023 CFL99-0027 CFL99-0027 CFL99-0027 CFL99-0027 CFL99-0027
Brand Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips SUNSHINE Tech. Lighting Tech.Lighting Tungda Tungda Yankon GE GE GE GE GE GE GE GE Goldlite Goldlite Greenpower Greenpower Greenpower Greenpower Greenpower Greenpower Greenpower Greenpower Greenpower IKEA LIGHT POWER Luxtek Luxtek Luxtek Luxtek Luxtek Luxtek Megaman Megaman Megaman Megaman Megaman National National Osram Osram Osram Osram Osram Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips STTEK STTEK STTEK STTEK STTEK

Lamp Type I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I NI NI NI I I I I I I I I I I I I I NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI

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EMSD Registration No. CFL99-0041 CFL99-0041 CFL99-0055 CFL99-0055 CFL99-0056 CFL99-0056 CFL99-0011 CFL99-0011 CFL99-0034 CFL99-0051 CFL99-0051 CFL99-0051 CFL99-0036 CFL99-0019 CFL99-0039 CFL99-0037 CFL99-0017 CFL99-0032 CFL99-0032 CFL99-0032 CFL99-0034 CFL99-0034 CFL99-0034
Brand Osram Osram Osram Osram Osram Osram Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Philips Tech.Lighting Tungda LIGHT POWER Tech.Lighting Tungda GE GE GE Philips Philips Philips
Model Dulux T/E 26W/21-840 Dulux D/E 26W/21-840 Dulux D/E 26W/41-827 Dulux T/E 26W/41-827 Dulux D/E 26W/31-830 Dulux T/E 26W/31-830 PL-C 26W/830/2P PL-C 26W/840/2P PL-C 26W/82/2P PLC 26W/827/4P PLC 26W/830/4P PLC 26W/840/4P TDL-26W TDL-26W ETU-27W ETU-27W ETU-27W F282D/827/4P F282D/835/4P F282D/840/4P PLL 36W/827/4P PLL 36W/830/4P PLL 36W/840/4P
Lamp Type NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI NI I NI I I I NI NI NI NI NI NI

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I = with integral ballast NI = without integral ballast ### Philips conducted a voluntary recall for the products marked with ###, with those batches manufactured between January 2000 and April 2001 *Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers.

Lamp Type:

Lighting System (applicable when restructuring or designing a lighting system)
Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) A PSALI (permanent supplementary artificial lighting in interiors) system (b) Local task lights where applicable (e.g. desk lamps) which allow for a reduction of overhead lighting Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Additional remarks: Other concerns to be born in mind when designing: l The usage of the area to be illuminated l The efficiency of existing lighting l The desired lighting impression (e.g. warm & cozy or cool & crisp) l The appropriate lighting system alternatives and associated energy savings l The required illumination for the work area Some of the available brands/suppliers:

Ballasts

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) High efficiency electronic ballasts (b) Must meet the safety requirements as evidence by a third party certification (c) Contain no radioisotopes and PCBs Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:
Contact Information Products Flat C, 10/F, BG Constant Voltage Fluorescent Meyer Industrial Building, Ballast No. 2, Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, HKSAR Tel: (852)25110838 Fax: (852)25112698 Email: info@billiongroup.com Webpage: www.billiongroup.com *Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers. Company BillionGroup Technologies Limited

Table I Cooling capacity less than 2.3kW (<7850 BTU/h) Table II Cooling capacity between 2.3-3.4kW (7850-11600 BTU/h) Table III Cooling capacity between 3.41-4.6kW (11650-15700 BTU/h) Table IV Cooling capacity between 4.61-5.3kW (15750-18000 BTU/h) Table V Cooling capacity greater than 5.3kW (>18000 BTU/h) (Tables are sorted by Energy Efficiency Grade, then by Cooling Capacity and followed by Annual Energy Consumption with more energy efficient at the top)
Cooling Capacity less than 2.3kW (<7850 BTU/h) (approx <=3/4 horsepower)
Model KC-16/C100W LWG0660ACG FC07CB1 GA-0761GC RC-7090AE GPA-2078 FC-08CCA ASG7SNCW AW07P1HEA AW07PHHEA AKG 7A SA-79GH/H RAC-07EX-H LWG0761BAG LWG0761QAG FC08CB1 FCD08CRG GPA3078N PA07EN PAN307RN RC-7092 SA-79GHA/H AW07LFAEA 51S7A RA-08BDF 51DS7 AW07G2NEA CS-C75KA/CU-C75KA RS-C75K/RU-C75K TAC-07CW/AA KC-20/EY 1FY107N6A 1FY107N6A-HK 51T7 RS-C73K/RU-C73K CS-C73KA/CU-C73KA FCD08CXA4 AW-07CR4FE2 RWAC074 AW-07CM4FE2 AKV07WB AKE07WB AW-07R AF-W07FA MWH-07CR 42BV7/38BV7 42BV8/38BV8 KC-20/E FC-08CXA AKV07WA ACW107 RWAC073 AW07F2SEA MWD-07RV FH-08CA LWG0760BCG LWG0760QCG FC08CB FCD08CR GPA3078 PA07E PAN307R RC-7091 42G7/38G7 AF-W07BA Cooling Cooling Energy Room Annual Energy Cooler Consumption Capacity Capacity Effi. (BTU/h) Grade Cat. (kW) (kWh/Yr)+ 1.753 1.744 1.744 1.864 1.864 1.864 1.864 1.780 1.856 1.856 1.944 1.950 1.767 1.852 1.852 1.852 1.852 1.852 1.852 1.852 1.852 1.962 1.839 1.868 1.967 1.870 1.872 1.694 1.694 1.860 1.875 1.876 1.876 1.882 1.694 1.694 1.874 1.876 1.876 1.876 1.876 1.876 1.877 1.877 1.877 1.2.900 2.900 2.900 2.900 2.900 2.900 2.900 2.900 2.791 2.781
EMSD Brand Registration No. C96-0439 GREE C96-0372 LG C96-0373 Fortress C96-0053 LG C96-0057 NEC C96-0061 Philco C96-0065 Fortress C96-0219 General C96-1056 Samsung C96-1108 Samsung C96-0002 General C96-0298 SANYO C96-1033 Toshiba C96-0333 LG C96-0334 LG C96-0335 Fortress C96-0336 Fortress C96-0337 Philco C96-0338 Philco C96-0339 Philco C96-0340 NEC C96-0438 SANYO C96-0733 Samsung C96-0397 Carrier C96-0102 Hitachi C96-0092 Carrier C96-0548 Samsung C96-0363 National C96-0366 Rasonic C96-0589 TCL C96-0099 MD C96-0151 Fedders C96-0254 Fedders C96-0113 Carrier C96-0217 Rasonic C96-0215 National C96-0977 Fortress C96-0982 Kelon C96-0995 Fortress C96-0999 Kelon C96-1096 General Electric C96-1097 General Electric C96-0517 Midea C96-1032 Sharp C96-1112 Midea C96-0140 Carrier C96-0190 Carrier C96-0098 MD C96-0023 Fortress C96-0803 General Electric C96-0805 TOTALINE C96-0808 ROMA C96-0428 Samsung C96-0078 Mitsubishi Electric C96-0004 Fortress C96-0154 LG C96-0155 LG C96-0161 Fortress C96-0162 Fortress C96-0172 Philco C96-0173 Philco C96-0174 Philco C96-0182 NEC C96-0093 Carrier C96-0300 Sharp

Brand Hitachi Carrier York GREE Trane
Model RA-188EF 51S18 HLEA18 KFR-50GW/A11 MWW518KB0RAB/TWK51 8XB0EAA
Cooling Cooling Energy Capacity Capacity Effi. (BTU/h) Grade (kW) 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.05 5.06 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.09 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.11 5.11 5.11 5.11 5.12 5.12 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.14 5.14 5.14 5.14 5.14 5.14 5.14 5.15 5.15 5.15 5.15 5.15 5.16 5.16 5.18 5.1
Annual Energy Consumption (kWh/Yr)+ 2243 2243
CS-C18BWN/CU-C18BWN5 National Panasonic CS-C18CWA/CU-C18CWA Rasonic RS-C18BW/RU-C18BW Philco PAC18R GREE / BODYSONIC BGW-18RC-V1 LG LWM1860BCG NEC RC-1890AE Philco GPA-2188 Fortress FC-19CCA LG LWM1860QCG Fortress FC19CB Fortress FCD19CR Philco PA18E Philco PAN318R NEC RC-1891 York YC18C Chunlan KF-50GWB Sharp AH-A189A HITACHI RA-189FF Hitachi RA-188EDF Carrier CHK18SR Carrier CHK18EA Carrier CHK18SA Carrier CHK18SB Carrier CHK18EP Carrier CHK18ER Carrier CHK18SP Carrier CHK18EB Whirlpool AMA18 Samsung AW18G2MEA General AFH18APN-W GENERAL AFH18ASN-W Kelon KC-52 TOTALINE ACW018 Kelon AW-18CM4FC York Y9USE18 Fortress FSA-19CCA National CW-C181EA National CW-SC181EA Rasonic RC-C181E Rasonic RC-SC181E Panasonic CW-C182EA Panasonic CW-SC182EA Rasonic RC-SC182E Fuji Electric RF-18CQ GREE KC-50/C160 Philco PAC18M GREE KC-50/C160W Philco CPG118M White - Westinghouse AC185A5C GREE / BODYSONIC BGW-18C-V1 Kelon AW-18CR4FD Fortress RWCA184
AW-18CM4FD 1 AKV18WB 1 AKE18WB 1 KF-51GW 3 CW-XC181EA 1 RC-XC181E 1 ACWRWACAKV18WA 1 KC50IMCW518GAHRBH/TTK51 C96-0371 Trane 5.2 8PBHEFA C96-0287 Toshiba RAS-18UKPX 5.2253 C96-0171 Fortress FSA19CB 5.2256 C96-0083 LG LS-K1860CL 5.2272 AK1AC18HWG/ C96-1106 General Electric 5.2275 AK0AC18HWO C96-0726 Toshiba RAS-18UKPX2 5.2277 C96-0727 Toshiba RAS-18UKX2 5.2277 C96-0537 Hitachi RA-189FDF1 5.2141 C96-0497 SHARP AH-AP18CA 5.2191 C96-0525 Hitachi RA-18GDF 5.2141 C96-0582 Rasonic RC-SC180E 5.2467 C96-0583 Rasonic RC-C180E 5.2467 C96-0605 National CW-C180EA 5.2467 C96-0606 National CW-SC180EA 5.2467 C96-0588 Rasonic RS-C18BK/RU-C18BK 5.2107 C96-0524 Hitachi RA-18GF 5.2184 C96-0930 Rasonic RS-A18CK / RU-A18CK 5.2117 C96-0944 Panasonic CS-A18CKA / CU-A18CKA 5.2117 C96-0585 Rasonic RC-XC180E 5.2466 C96-0607 National CW-XC180EA 5.2466 C96-0928 Rasonic RC-C183E 5.2316 C96-0942 Panasonic CW-C183EA 5.2316 C96-0929 Rasonic RC-XC183E 5.2318 C96-0943 Panasonic CW-XC183EA 5.2318 C96-0971 Toshiba RAS-18UKPX3 5.2287 +Actual consumption depends on where the appliance is located and how it is used. Based on 1200 hrs/yr operation.

Carpets

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Favour under padding which contains recycled materials (b) Plastic under lays (c) Carpet fabrics should be made of natural fibres such as cotton or wool Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Additional remarks: Carpeting is an environmental concern as well as human health concern. Worn carpets are a bulky waste can take hundreds of years to decompose at a landfill site. Adhesives used for backings, and synthetics used for surface materials can off-gas for years after installation and pose a health risk to workers. Some of the available brands/suppliers:

Asphalts

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Favour recycled asphalt for new roads (b) Favour asphalt with secondary materials content (e.g. glass, rubber, recycled asphalt) Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Additional remarks: International standards indicate that roads that are comprised of 25% recycled and 75% virgin materials meet the specifications for good road construction. Some of the available brands/suppliers:
Company Contact Information Products Earth-Link Technology Post Box No. 584, 75 Mo Fan Heung, RubberSoilTM from scrap Enterprises Ltd Yuen Long, N. T., Hong Kong tyres, used for Tel: (852) 25451728 Fax: (852) 29151198 embankment, retaining Email: earth-link@earth-link.com.hk wall, bridge abutment, fill slope, etc. Website: www.earth-link.com.hk *Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers.

Adhesives

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Low or no VOC content Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:
Wood and Wood products (e.g. for office furniture)
Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Favour sustainable wood product such as but not limited to Plastic Wood which made of recycled plastics and scraped tyres, FSC certified wood, wood of fast growing species (b) Wood products that contain natural preservatives as opposed to those that are chemically treated (c) Avoid purchasing tropical hardwoods and wood from old growth forests (d) Avoid the purchase of woods that are not harvested in a sustainable manner that is, ensure that woods come from a managed forest Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Additional remarks: It is preferred to purchase FSC certified forest products. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, not for profit, non-government organization based in Bonn, Germany, that provides standard setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services for companies and organizations interested in responsible forestry. Buying and selling FSC certified forest products supports environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economic viable management of the world's forests. The FSC label enables consumers to choose forest products with the confidence that they are not contributing to the destruction of the world's forests. By buying from certified sources, an incentive is provided for responsible forest management. Some of the available brands/suppliers: Synthetic wood (wood from recycled plastics) Company Jet Technics Ltd Contact Information Brand name 14/F Nathan Centre, Concerto 580G-K, Nathan Rd, Kowloon Tel: (852)23851604 Email: enquiry@jets.hk Website: www.jets.com.hk Parks Supplies Co. Rm 7-12, 16/F, DuMor Ltd Wing Hang Ind Bldg,, 13-29 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, NT Tel: (852)23906833 Email: hq@parks.com.hk Website: www.parks-supplies.com Products Garden furniture from recyclable plastic wood, which is from plastic waste and scrap tires

Pesticides, Fertilizers and Cleaning Agent
Pesticides and Fertilizers
Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Organic pesticides and fertilizers (b) Biodegradable Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:
Company Contact Information Brand Remarks Hanwai Room 1802, Seaview Plaza, Green Circle Lavicidal Oil Chemical 283 Shaukeiwan Road, HK Products Co. Ltd Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: hanwaichem@yahoo.com.hk Website: www.hanwai.com *Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers.

Cleaning Agents

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Products (cleaning agents, detergents and soaps) which are biodegradable and contain low or no phosphates (b) Minimize the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (c) Products which require only a small amount to clean well should be chosen over others which require a larger amount provided that all other performance criteria are met (e.g. concentrates) (d) Cleaning products should be purchased in containers that are reusable (refillable) returnable or recyclable (e) Avoid aerosols look for products in non-aerosol containers Packaging (a) Reduced packaging purchase in bulk (b) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Additional remarks: The examination of the cleaning operation must be considered as important as choosing the clean product. When using concentrates, proper measuring devices should be included with the product for measuring the correct amounts and for minimizing spillage, and these devices must be made available to the persons using the product. Some of the available brands/suppliers:
Some of the available brands/suppliers:
Contact Information Flat C, 10/F, Meyer Industrial Building, No. 2 Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hongkong Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Website: www.billiongroup.com Charter Asia Technology Ltd Room 907, Hang Seng TST Bldg., 18 Canarvon Road, Tsimshatsui, Hongkong Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: casiate@netvigator.com Chinetek Analytical System Ltd Unit 709, 7/F, Lu Plaza, 2 Wing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hongkong Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Website: www.chintek.com.hk Ecotech (HK) Ltd Rm 103, Chung Ying Building, 20/20A, Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: inquiry@ecotech.com.hk Website: www.ecotech.com.hk Room B, 7/F., Yan's Tower, 27 Wong Chuk Hang Rd., New Energy and Aberdeen, Hong Kong Nano-Technology Company Tel: (852) Limited Fax: (852) Email: info@newenergynanotech.com Website: www.newenergynanotech.com Renewable Energy Rm 1001, 10/F, VTC tower, 27 Wood Road, Infrastructure Limited Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: md@reihk.com Website: www.reihk.com Renewable Energy Group Suite 1006, 10/F, World-Wide House, Central, Hong Kong Limited Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: %20jackson@regrp.com Website: www.regrp.com Solarnet Limited Rm 1006, 10/F, World-Wide House, 19 Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: hctam@solarnet.com.hk *Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers. Company BillionGroup Technologies

Choices of Suppliers/Consultants/Consultants
The choice of suppliers/contractors/consultants is based on the aim to encourage them to behave environmentally responsible and operate with sustainability consideration and thus to minimize the overall ecological footprint of both, the Farm and the suppliers/consultants/contractors. It is preferred to choose suppliers/consultants/contractors with relevant green certificate. The product/material they used/provided shall be sustainable and cause least environmental impact. However, it is not a must to do so provided that there is evidence showing that they are environmentally responsible.
Reference: http://www.hsbc.com.hk/ Eco-labels (or environmental labels) guide consumers to choose products and services that cause less damage to the environment when compared with other similar products or services on the market. An eco-label is awarded for specific goods or services by an impartial third-party based on environmental performance criteria established by labelling organisations. In addition to the pro-environmental features of a product or service, most eco-labelling criteria also include performance indicators, because a product or service must first do its intended job before environmental impacts can be considered. Fair trade labels are labels that distinguish products or services that are socially acceptable (for instance, food products for which farmers have been paid a fair price and exploitation of labour has not occurred). In many cases, fair trade labels also determine whether the products are more environmentally preferable. Although most labelling schemes are developed by individual jurisdictions for use in their domestic consumer markets, it is not uncommon for these products with eco-labels or fair trade labels to be found in other markets. Examples of products found in Hong Kong with 'foreign' labels are computers, monitors, copying paper and coffee - just to name a few. To choose a material/product that can fulfill the different selection criteria in Appendix A, a simple way is to choose materials/products with Eco-Labels / Fair Trade Labels. This Appendix lists information on common Eco-Labels / Fai Trade Labels for reference during purchasing.

Local labels

Energy Label 'Recognition label' This labelling scheme is operated by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. There are two types of labels. The 'grading type' label is divided into 5 grades, with grade 1 being most energy efficient. The 'recognition type' label is used to recognise the appliances that have met with minimum energy efficiency and performance requirements Product categories 'Grading type' label for clothes dryers

Labelling criteria The emphasis of criteria for labelling varies between product categories. While criteria of some product categories (eg detergents) focus on just a few environmental attributes, more and more criteria (eg for household appliances, footwear) are being revised to consider the products' life cycle and environmental impacts. Source of information : EU eco-label website: http://www.eco-label.com/ Blue Angel (Germany) About 3,800 products and services from approximately 710 label users in Germany and abroad use the Blue Angel label. Product categories
Paper products made of recycled paper (eg copying paper, toilet paper) Rechargeable batteries Solar powered products (eg watches, calculators) Mechanical watches and clocks Low noise construction machinery Building materials made from waste (eg made from waste paper, waste glass) Computer peripherals (eg keyboards, monitors) Biodegradable lubricants Low emission wooden furniture and panels.
Labelling criteria The emphasis of criteria for labelling varies between product categories. Most criteria focus on just a few environmental attributes. Source of information : Blue Angel website: http://www.blauer-engel.de/
Nordic Swan (Scandinavia)
Building and decorating products (eg flooring) Household appliances (eg washing machines, audio visual equipment) Office equipment, computer and computer peripherals (eg computer keyboards, toner cartridges, printers, copiers) Car products(eg vehicle tyres) Domestic chemicals (eg adhesives, detergents) Office products (copying paper, envelopes, pens) Paper products (eg coffee filters, tissue paper)
Labelling criteria The emphasis of criteria for eco-labels varies between product categories. Some may focus on just a few environmental attributes. However, virtually all criteria require that the environmental legislation of countries in which the products are produced be complied with. Source of information : SIS Eco-labelling website: http://www.svanen.nu/Eng/ EU Energy Efficiency Fiche This energy efficiency label is required under the EU Energy Labelling Directive. Product categories
Refrigerators Freezers and their combinations Washing machines, dryers and their combinations Dishwashers Ovens Water heaters and hot water storage appliances Lighting sources Air conditioning units
Labelling criteria Energy efficiency, including energy consumption in standby mode. Source of information : "Energy labelling of household appliances" page of Europa Website: http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/l32004.htm

ko-Tex Standard 100

Product categories Products to be labelled are categorised into :

and ko-Tex Standard 100+

Products for babies (under 2 years) Products with direct contact to skin (blouses, shirts, underwear, etc.) Products without skin contact (eg outer fabrics, linings, stuffing) Household (decorative) products (tablecloths, floor coverings, mattresses, etc.)
In the different product classes, components of finished articles at all stages (fibres, yarns, fabrics) as well as accessories may be certified. Labelling criteria ko-Tex Standard 100 label is used on products meeting the following criteria:

Acidity/alkalinity (pH level) Biocides Chlorinated phenols (e.g. pentachlorophenol) Dibutyl and tributyl tin (DBT and TBT) Dye-carriers (chloro-organic compounds) Dyestuff (banned azo dyes, allergenic dyes) Extractable heavy metals Flame retardants Formaldehyde Loose dye/colour Odours Pesticides Phthalates Volatile compounds (eg solvents)
There is also the ko-Tex Standard 100+ label, which is used on products that are both manufactured on sites conforming to the ko-Tex Standard 1000 (a standard for environmentally friendly production) and in their own right conform to ko-Tex Standard 100. Source of information : ko-Tex Association website: http://www.oeko-tex.com/

TCO development labels

Computer and computer peripherals, including conventional CRT monitors, flat screens (eg LCD monitors), keyboards, portable computers, and system units. Mobile phones Office furniture
Labelling criteria For products with a longer history of labelling (eg computers and printers), the criteria are constantly revised to include more environmental requirements. In general, labelling criteria include:
Energy efficiency Ergonomics Emissions - Reduction of magnetic and electric fields Environmental impacts - emission of brominated fire retardants and heavy metals; prohibition of the use of chlorinated solvents and CFCs in manufacture and final assembly; ISO certification of the manufacturer
Source of information : TCO development website: http://www.tcodevelopment.com/

The FSC Trademark

Product categories Timber and timber products (such as paper, furniture and building materials) originated from forests managed according to the principles of sustainable development. Labelling criteria For timber products to obtain the FSC trademark, the timber must have originated from an FSC certified forest. The forest management certification criteria addresses legal issues, indigenous rights, labour rights, efficient use of the forest's multiple products and services, and environmental impacts surrounding forest management. Source of information : Forest Stewardship Council website http://www.fsc.org/
International Fairtrade Certificate Mark
Both labels follow the same criteria of Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International (FLO), a consortium of fair trade groups worldwide. The Fair Trade Certified label is commonly used in the US and Canada, while the International Fair Trade Certification Mark is issued by most FLO members. Product categories