Computers (excluding monitor)
Product Characteristics for favourable: Product itself (a) USEPA Energy Star Office Equipment or other equivalent For Maximum Power Supply Rating (MPSR) less than 200W, Maximum Power Consumption (MPC) during energy-saving mode of the control unit shall not exceed 30W, and the Default Activation Period (DEP) for energy saving mode shall not exceed 30 minutes. For MPSR larger than 200W, MPC shall not exceed 15% of MPSR and the DEP shall not exceed 60 minutes. The off-mode power consumption of control unit <= 5W (b) The control unit shall have a modular design allowing components to be easily accessible without any special tools (c) Computer power and capacities meet rather than exceeds needs, e.g. the larger the random access memory (RAM), the higher the energy consumption. However, upgradability shall be ensured for at least processor, graphics card, RAM, hard disk, CD-ROM drive, etc. and with at least one empty slot (d) Documented user instruction for energy saving mode, modular design features, upgradability shall be included (e) Durable (f) Built-in fax modems rather than external ones. Manufacturing process / Others (a) Design-for-recycling features shall be incorporated: At least 90% of plastic materials by weight shall be recyclable Plastic parts and metal parts shall be separable Plastic parts made of recyclable and non-recyclable materials shall be separable Labels shall be detachable (b) Plastic parts shall have no lead or cadmium added (c) Plastic parts (over 25g) shall not contain bromine- or chlorine- flame retardants (d) Mercury content in button cell batteries shall not exceed 1ppm (e) Both mercury and cadmium contents in round cell batteries shall not exceed 1ppm (f) For rechargeable batteries, mercury and cadmium contents shall not exceed 5ppm and Lead content shall not exceed 15ppm Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Additional remarks: With respect to computers, efficiency can be gained in two ways: the equipment itself is manufactured to run using less energy or the controlling software is programmed to render the computer inactive when not in use. Some of the available brands/suppliers:
*Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers.

Computer Monitors

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Energy Efficiency Label by EMSD or other equivalent (b) Energy Star Office Equipment Power consumption of 14-15 screen <= 90W Power consumption of 16-18 screen <= 130W Power consumption of 19 or above screen <= 170W For sleep mode, Maximum Power Consumption (MPC) shall not exceed 15W and Default Activation Period (DAP) shall not exceed 30 minutes For deep sleep mode, MPC shall note exceed 8W and DAP shall not exceed 60 minutes (c) Documented user instruction for energy saving mode shall be included (d) An LCD rather than a CRT monitor (e) If it can suit the needs, favour a monochrome CRT over a colour CRT the former will consume only 50-65% as much power as the latter (f) A size monitor appropriate to the needs larger size monitors consume more energy Manufacturing process / Others (a) Design-for-recycling features shall be incorporated: At least 90% of plastic materials by weight shall be recyclable Plastic parts and metal parts shall be separable Plastic parts made of recyclable and non-recyclable materials shall be separable Labels shall be detachable (b) Plastic parts shall have no lead or cadmium added (c) Plastic parts (over 25g) shall not contain bromine- or chlorine- flame retardants (d) Picture tube of CRT display or LCD display shall not contain Cadmium or Mercury Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Additional remarks: A 14 colour monitor will consume almost 50% more energy than a 10 colour display. Some of the available brands/suppliers: Prefer products registered in EMSDs Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme Updated list can be found at http://www.emsd.gov.hk/

EMSD List of LCD Monitors as at 23 Jul 2005 On/Active Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode EMSD Registration Brand Model No. Power (Watts) Power (Watts) Power (Watts) L04-0004 Samsung 510N 16.15 0.91 0.08 L04-0001 Samsung 152X 17.68 1.48 0.90 L04-0006 Samsung 710V 24.07 0.80 0.68 L04-0003 Samsung 153V 25.90 1.18 1.19 L04-0008 Samsung 910N 27.04 0.77 0.64 L04-0005 Samsung 172X 27.07 1.09 1.01 L04-0007 Samsung 910V 27.32 0.78 0.63 L04-0002 Samsung 173P 28.68 1.15 0.94 L04-0009 Samsung 710N 48.43 1.*Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers.

Toner Cartridges

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Green Label or other equivalent (b) Reusable or recycled (c) Refillable for at least 5 times where possible or can return to the supplier for reuse or recycling (d) Number of copies/printouts per unit shall be more than or equal to 3000 copies/printouts with the contrast set at medium and a black portion of the copy/printout of 6% Manufacturing process / Others (a) Constituent parts shall not contain Mercury, Lead, Cadmium or Chromium VI compounds 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:
Contact Information Products 3/F Unit 25 Recycled Toner Cartridges for Kai Fuk Ind., Centre, various printer model 1 Wang Tung Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: sales@up-date.com.hk Website: www.up-date.com.hk *Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers. Company Up-Date Group Ltd

Photocopiers

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Energy Efficiency Label by EMSD or other equivalent (b) Automatic double-siding capabilities (c) Energy efficient (d) Energy-saving automatic stand-by feature (e) Recycled cartridges (f) Purchase based on capacity needs of office (g) Where high quality or high volume copying is not required consider, purchasing a machine that does not use heat or pressure fusing such as ion-deposition or other non heat and pressure fusing machine (h) Where high quality and/or high volume copying is required, conventional heat and pressure machines are the viable option (i) Do not emit ozone at a concentration in excess of 0.04 mg/m3 Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics
Additional remarks: If a heat and pressure-fusing machine is the desired option, the most important characteristic would be to determine the correct size. The amount of energy used typically increases linearly with increased copy volume capability. Also the price of the machines rises with increased copy volume therefore, choosing a machine properly sized for the needs results in substantial savings. Some of the available brands/suppliers: Prefer products registered in EMSDs Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme Updated list can be found at http://www.emsd.gov.hk/

EMSD List of Laser Printers as at 23 Jul 2005 Steps: 1) Select appropriate speed (ppm) and type (B&W or colour; A3 or A4) 2) Select smaller power consumption (kW) EMSD Speed Max Power Brand Model Remark Registration No. (ppm)+ (kW) LP02-0004 Samsung ML-1710P 16 0.25 B&W, A4 LP02-0004 Samsung ML-0.28 B&W, A4 LP02-0005 Ricoh Aficio CL3100N 16 1.3 Colour, A4 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio CL1.3 Colour, A4 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio CL3100DN 21 1.3 Colour, A4 LP02-0005 Ricoh Aficio CL1.3 Colour, A4 LP02-0004 Samsung ML-2551N 24 0.35 B&W, A4 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio AP0.82 B&W, A4 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio AP400N 25 0.82 B&W, A4 LP02-0006 Ricoh Aficio CL4000HDN 25 1.2 Colour, A4 LP02-0006 Ricoh Aficio CL4000DN 25 1.2 Colour, A4 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio CL1000N 31 1.3 Colour, A4 LP02-0002 SHARP AR-M300U 31 1.6 B&W, A3 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio AP600N 32 0.85 B&W, A3 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio APB&W, A3 LP02-0001 SHARP AR-M1.6 B&W, A3 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio CL1.75 Colour, A3 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio CL1.5 Colour, A3 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio CL1.5 Colour, A3 LP02-0001 SHARP AR-M1.6 B&W, A3 LP02-0003 Ricoh Aficio APB&W, A3 + ppm = pages per minute *Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers.

Fax Machines

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Green Label or other equivalent (b) Energy efficient (c) Favour paper machines rather than thermal fax machines Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Additional remarks: Plain paper fax machines use regular, easily recyclable paper which files easily and wont fade. Plain bond paper is also cheaper than thermal, rolled fax paper, which is difficult to write on, needs photocopying, has a short life span, and can be destroyed if exposed to heat over long periods. Thermal fax paper can cost as much as 5 times more per A4 sheet than plain paper. Some of the available brands/suppliers:
Multifunction Devices (Copy-Print-Fax)
Product Characteristics favourable: Criteria are based on Item 6, 7 and 8 as listed above. Some of the available brands/suppliers: Prefer products registered in EMSDs Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme Updated list can be found at http://www.emsd.gov.hk/
EMSD List of Multifunction Devices as at 23 Jul 2005 Steps: 1) Select appropriate speed (ipm) and type (B&W or colour; A3 or A4) 2) Select smaller power consumption (kW) EMSD Spe e d Max Power Brand Model Remark Registration No. (ipm)+ (kW) M02-0021 Canon iR0.78 B&W, A4 M02-0021 Canon iR1270F 12 0.78 B&W, A4 M02-0017 SHARP AL-1.0 B&W, A4 M02-0017 SHARP AL-1.0 B&W, A4 M02-0010 Ricoh Aficio 1.0 B&W, A4 M02-0010 Ricoh Aficio 1013F 13 1.0 B&W, A4 M02-0023 Ricoh Aficio 1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0001 Minolta Di0.715 B&W, A4 M02-0029 SHARP AR-153EN 15 1.0 Colour, A4 M02-0006 Panasonic DP-1510P 15 1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0010 Ricoh Aficio 1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0032 Ricoh Aficio 1.28 B&W, A3 M02-0030 Panasonic DP-1520P 15 1.3 B&W, A3 M02-0001 Minolta Di1.5 B&W, A3 M02-0001 Minolta Di152f 15 1.5 B&W, A3 M02-0004 Minolta CF1.5 Colour, A3 M02-0024 Konica Minolta Di0.85 B&W, A4 M02-0024 Konica Minolta Di1610f 16 0.85 B&W, A4 M02-0021 Canon iR0.94 B&W, A3 M02-0021 Canon iR1610F 16 0.94 B&W, A3 M02-0039 Konica Minolta Bizhub 1.05 B&W, A3 M02-0022 SHARP AR-M1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0026 SHARP AR-1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0028 Konica Minolta Di1.25 B&W, A3 M02-0009 Toshiba DP1600 (eStudio 16) 16 1.4 B&W, A3 M02-0002 SHARP AR-1.5 B&W, A3 M02-0010 Ricoh Aficio 1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0019 Ricoh Aficio 1018D 18 1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0005 Panasonic DP-1810P 18 1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0006 Panasonic DP-1810F 18 1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0032 Ricoh Aficio 1.28 B&W, A3 M02-0030 Panasonic DP-1820E 18 1.3 B&W, A3 M02-0030 Panasonic DP-1820P 18 1.3 B&W, A3 M02-0001 Minolta Di1.5 B&W, A3 M02-0001 Minolta Di1.5 B&W, A3 M02-0001 Minolta Di183f 18 1.5 B&W, A3 M02-0021 Canon iR0.94 B&W, A3 M02-0021 Canon iR2010F 20 0.94 B&W, A3 M02-0012 Minolta Di0.95 B&W, A4 M02-0006 Panasonic DP-2010E 20 1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0022 SHARP AR-M1.2 B&W, A3 M02-0037 SHARP AR-M1.2 B&W, A3

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:

KF-22GW/D AW09F2SEA ASV09WCS1 AW09H2SE AW09F7SE AW09F8SE KC-25 (2511) PAC-09M KC-25 (2510) AC095A6C CPG109M P09M BGW-09C-V1 KFR-25GW/B ASV09WBS1 AW09G2SE MSD-09XV KF-25GW/C1 KC-25 (2511A) PAC-09R KC-25 (2510A) P09R ACM09 KC-25/B(F) YC-7C MCW509MB0RAA/TTK5 Trane 09WB0EAA GREE KFR-25GW/A12 MWW509KB0RAB/TWK Trane 509XB0EAB York YC-9C German Pool TA-09CW Gemini GT09 Cellini GPX09B Philco PW09 SANYO SA-99GH/H White - Westinghouse AC095A5R GREE / BODYSONIC BGW-09RC-V1 Samsung AW09LFAEA Chigo KC-25/A1 Kelon KF-25GW TOTALINE ACS009 Zanussi ZAS090 Whirlpool AMB852A/B Chigo KC-25/A Whirlpool ACE09 Hitachi RA-10BDF General AKG 9A MD KC-25/E Fortress FSA-10CCA Samsung AW09P1HEA Samsung AW09PHHEA Samsung AW09G2NEA General AK104ANR-W General AK105APRSW General AK10ANR-W
Annual Energy Consumption (kWh/Yr)+ 1077 1080
EMSD Registration No. C96-0729 C96-1034 C96-0101 C96-0303 C96-0457 C96-0129 C96-0532 C96-0221 C96-0953 C96-0780 C96-0781 C96-0782 C96-0783 C96-0836 C96-0837 C96-0921 C96-0922 C96-0960 C96-0961 C96-0821 C96-0826 C96-0417 C96-0436 C96-0476 C96-0478 C96-0544 C96-0535 C96-0026 C96-0296 C96-0983 C96-0996 C96-1000 C96-1098 C96-1099 C96-0736 C96-1072 C96-1073 C96-1074 C96-1075 C96-1076 C96-1077 C96-1078 C96-1079 C96-1080 C96-1081 C96-1082 C96-1083 C96-0010 C96-1021 C96-1022 C96-1023 C96-0073 C96-0074 C96-0024 C96-0374 C96-0375 C96-0376 C96-0377 C96-0874 C96-0125 C96-0136 C96-0288 C96-0877 C96-0489 C96-0495 C96-0667 C96-0715
Brand General Toshiba MD General GENERAL Daikin Hitachi General Toshiba LG LG Fortress Fortress LG LG Mitsubishi Electric Mitsubishi Electric LG LG Trane GREE LIKEAIR FUJI ELECTRIC GENERAL GENERAL Fuji Electric Hitachi Sharp Whirlpool Kelon Fortress Kelon General Electric General Electric Samsung LG LG LG LG LG LG LG LG LG LG Fortress Fortress Hitachi LG LG LG Hitachi Hitachi Fortress LG LG Fortress Philco Samsung Whirlpool KELON Whirlpool Mitsubishi Electric Mitsubishi Electric Whirlpool Brandt Whirlpool
Cooling Cooling Energy Capacity Capacity Effi. (BTU/h) Grade (kW) AK10GNR-W 2.1 RAC-09EX-H 2.1 KC-25/EY 2.2 AKG10ANG 2.1 AKG10ASG-W 2.1 FT25GV1C/R25GV1C 2.2 RAS-10C6K/RAC10CV6 2.2 AKG9ANG-W 2.1 RAC-09NX-H 2.1 LWC096GGAB0 2.1 LWC096GGMM0 2.1 FC10CB3 2.1 FCD10CRG3 2.1 LWC096GEAB0 2.1 LWC096GEMM0 2.1 MW-09XV 2.1 MWD-09XV 2.1 LWC096GBAB0 2.1 LWC096GBMM0 2.1 TAW009BB0WAA 2.1 KC-25/C1 2.1 KFR-25GW 2.2 RK-9AP 2.1 AKG9ASG-W 2.1 AKH9GSG-W 2.1 RK-9CN 2.1 RA-10AS 2.1 AH-A099A 2.1 WD09 2.1 AW-09CR4FE2 2.1 RWAC094 2.1 AW-09CM4FE2 2.1 AKV09WB 2.1 AKE09WB 2.1 AW09G2NEA 2.1 TWC096GSAA0 2.1 TWC096GEAB0 2.1 TWC096GBAB0 2.1 TWC096GEMM0 2.1 TWC096GSMM0 2.1 TWC096GBMM0 2.1 W09LC-E 2.1 W09LC-B 2.1 W09LCR-E 2.1 W09LCR-B 2.1 FC10CB5C 2.1 FCD10CRG5C 2.1 RA-10AF1 2.2 TWC096GGAA0 2.1 TWC096GGAB0 2.1 TWC096GGMM0 2.1 RA-10CF (K) 2.1 RA-10CDF (K) 2.1 FC-10CXA 2.2 LWC0960BHG 2.2 LWC0960VBG 2.2 FCDH10CRG 2.2 GPA3098H 2.2 AW09A2NEA 2.1 WAWE09GH3 2.2 KC-25/A 2.1 SP09A/B 2.1 MSD-09BV 2.1 MWD-09UV 2.1 AMA09 2.1 BCW-09M 2.1 AMA309 2.1 Model

Household Refrigeration Appliances
Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Energy Efficiency Label by EMSD or equivalent (b) With capacity suited the needs (c) Use a refrigerant that is not a greenhouse gas (d) Not with unnecessary energy-using features such as automatic icemakers (e) Contain casters or other method for easy movement allow coils on the back of the refrigerator to be dusted regularly, assisting efficient operation (f) Can be fit easily into available space; a minimum of 50mm between the back and sides of the refrigerator and adjoining walls should be allowed for efficient operation (g) With low operating noise levels (h) From companies that document additional environmental benefits of their products or superior environmental performance of their companies (i) If possible and available, a door open alarm to let users know when they have left the door open too long. Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers: Prefer products registered in EMSDs Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme Updated list can be found at http://www.emsd.gov.hk/
EMSD List of Household Refrigeration Appliances as at 23 July 2005 Steps: 1) Select appropriate total volume (L) 2) Select smaller energy usage per volume (kWh/L/yr)
Registration No. R96-0241 R96-0242 R96-0051 R96-0052 R96-0060 R96-0081 R96-0082 R96-0197 R96-0214 R96-0264 R96-0275 R96-0049 R96-0050 R96-0165 R96-0166 R96-0179 C96-0193 R96-0274 R96-0061 R96-0083 R96-0110 R96-0047 R96-0048 R96-0078 R96-0148 R96-0180 R96-0195 R96-0276 Brand Model Power Annual Fresh Frozen Energ Total usage Freezing Energy Fridg Food Food Vol per vol Cap. Eff. Cat. + Usage Vol Vol (L) (kWh/ (kg/24h) Grade (kWh/Yr) (Litre) (Litre) L/yr) N.A. 46 1.98 N.A. N.A. 46 1.98 N.A. N.A. 46 4.26 N.A. N.A. 46 4.26 N.A. N.A. 50 3.00 N.A. N.A. 50 3.00 N.A. N.A. 50 3.00 N.A. N.A. 51 2.73 N.A. N.A. 51 2.73 N.A. N.A. 51 2.73 N.A. N.A. 51 2.73 N.A N.A. 94 1.91 N.A. N.A. 94 1.91 N.A. N.A 107 1.36 N.A N.A. 107 1.36 N.A. N.A. 107 1.36 N.A. N.A. 107 1.36 N.A. N.A. 107 1.36 N.A. N.A 110 1.40 N.A. N.A. 110 1.40 N.A. N.A. 110 1.40 N.A. N.A. 124 1.71 N.A. N.A. 124 1.71 N.A. 2.27 2.108 3.07 2.108 3.07 2.108 3.07 2.110 3.72 5.00

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

Landscape furniture from high-density polyethylene by recycling post-consumer bottle waste (90% recycled content) (only wood strip)
FSC certified suppliers (Source: The WWF Asia Pacific forests programme) Company Callisto Limited Contact Information Suite 1103-6, Tower 1, The Gateway, 25 Canton Road Kowloon Email: saleshk@calisto-ltd.com Website: www.callisto-ltd.com 20/F Eight Commercial Tower, 8 Sun Yip Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong Tel: (852)25159686 Cert Information FSC SW-COC-902 Chain-of-Custody (Secondary Manufacturer, Exporter) SGS-COC-0158 Products Barbeque tools BBQ GrilLs, smokers and accessories 500

CCG Asia Ltd

Wooden candle arches, Decorative lights
Company Contact Information Hayward Industrial Rm. 1704-5, (Hong Kong) Ltd. Nan Fung Commercial Centre, 19 Lam Lok Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Tel: (852)27967911 ScanCom Hong Unit B, 17/F One Capital Place, Kong 18 Luard Road, Wanchai Hong Kong Tel: (852)31010904 Email: scancomhk@scancom.net Website: www.scancom.net 1/F Shell Ind Building Shell Electric MFG (Holdings) 12 Lee Chuan St Chai Wan Industrial Dist. Co Ltd. Chaiwan, Hong Kong Tel: (852)25580181 Email: jeff@smc.com.hk Website: www.smc.com.hk Si Hui Tai Wah Rm. 1910-22, Paul Y. Centre, Wooden Furniture 51 Hung To Road, Co., Ltd. Kwun Tong, Kln. Tel: (852)27906156 or 27906077 Email: fred@taiwah.com.hk Website: www.taiwahdoor.com Rm. 1910-22, Paul Y. Centre, Tai Wah 51 Hung To Road, Construction Kwun Tong, Kln. Limited Tel: (852)27906156 or 27906077 Email: fred@taiwah.com.hk Website: www.taiwahdoor.com The Shelf and Rm. 1704-5, Storage Ltd Nan Fung Commercial Centre, 19 Lam Lok Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Tel: (852)27967911
Cert Information Products FSC SGS-COC-0774 Export and trade Chain-of-Custody of certified (Wholesaler/ products Distributor, Exporter) (for large quantity only) FSC SW-COC-911 Furniture Chain-of-Custody outdoor/garden, (Broker) logs, lumber
FSC SGS-COC-0329 Ceiling fan blades Chain-of-Custody manufactured (Secondary using MDF Manufacturer)
FSC SW-COC-651 Doors, flooring Chain-of-Custody and furniture (Secondary Manufacturer)
FSC SW-COC-650 Doors, flooring Chain-of-Custody (Wholesaler/ Distributor)
FSC SGS-COC-0948 Wooden shelves and furniture Chain-of-Custody (for large (Wholesaler/ Distributor, Exporter) quantity only)
Other suppliers Contact Information Remarks No. 146E Pok Wai, Products need to be reviewed and Yuen Long, NT justified in accordance to sustainability Tel: (852) principles with evidence such as Fax: (852) relevant importing and trading Email: florence@dorfield.com.hk certificate, etc. Website: www.dorfield.com.hk San Cheong G/F, No. 12, Products need to be reviewed and Building Material Block 3, Fuk On Bldg, justified in accordance to sustainability Co Wan Tau Tong St, Tai Po, NT principles with evidence such as Tel: (852) relevant importing and trading Fax: (852) certificate, etc. Yat Lee Hardware Unit A/B, Products need to be reviewed and Store Ltd 4/F Hang Seng Centre, justified in accordance to sustainability principles with evidence such as 95-97 Tung Chau Street, Kowloon relevant importing and trading Tel: (852) certificate, etc. Fax: (852) Email: yatleehk@netvigator.com Website: www.yat-lee.com.hk *Information may be passed to SO working Procurement Officer to add in new brands/suppliers. Company Dorfield Limited

D. Vehicles and Parts

(1) Cars and Trucks etc.
Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Hybrid vehicles (b) Low fuel consumption (c) Without CFC air conditioners (d) Avoid purchasing pre 1995 vehicles which carry A/C units that contain CFCs (e) Vehicles using unleaded fuel only and when needed, fitted with a catalytic converter to accommodate unleaded fuel (f) Vehicles are appropriately sized for function Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:
Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Purchase optimal size for vehicle (both for fuel efficiency and safety) Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:

E. Canteen Supplies

(1) Plates and Cutlery
Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Durable Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:
General Electrical Appliances
Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Energy efficient (e.g. fridge, dishwashers etc.) (b) Free of CFCs and other ozone depleting substances Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:

Condiments

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Bulk purchasing of coffee, milk, sugar, etc. Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:

Food and Beverages

Product Characteristics favourable: Product itself (a) Locally produced (i.e. source is located as close as possible) (b) Fresh, with minimal additive and processing (c) Organic and/or fair-traded product (d) Free of chemical additives such as MSG and sulphates (e) Foodstuff not obtained through environmentally unsound practices (e.g. purchasing fish that are undersized or lobster and conch out of season) Packaging (a) Packaging materials shall be low environmental impact, e.g. not contain chlorine-based plastics Some of the available brands/suppliers:

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
Household appliances (eg refrigerators, room coolers, washing machines, electric clothes dryers, compact fluorescent lamps, electric storage water heaters, electric rice-cookers, dehumidifiers and televisions) Office equipment (eg photocopiers, multifunction devices, laser printers and LCD monitors) Petrol passenger cars
Labelling criteria: Energy efficiency, including when on standby mode Source of information Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR: http://www.emsd.gov.hk/emsd/eng/pee/eels.shtml HKGLS Label Product categories
Recycled paper and paper products/stationery Recycled plastic products/stationery Cleansing agents Stationery Computers and peripherals Household/consumer electronic equipment Construction material
Source of information: Green Council: http://www.greencouncil.org/

Overseas/Global

Green Seal (US) Product categories
Electric chillers Cleaners Fleet vehicle maintenance Food packaging Paints and coating Papers and newsprint Water-efficient fixtures Windows and doors
Labelling criteria The emphasis of criteria varies between product categories. Most criteria focus on just a few environmental attributes (eg labelling criteria of electric chillers only emphasise the use of refrigerants and energy efficiency). Source of information Green Seal: http://www.greenseal.org/ Energy Star The Energy Star is the most common energy efficient label worldwide. So far more than 28,000 products for household use have been awarded this label. Product categories (more than 40 categories)
Appliances (eg clothes washers, refrigerators, etc.) Heating and cooling (eg central air conditioners, boilers, etc.) Home Electronics (eg television, home audio, etc.) Lighting (eg compact fluorescent light bulbs, light fixtures, etc) Commercial food service (eg steam cookers, fryers etc.) Other (eg water coolers, traffic signals, etc.)
Labelling criteria The energy efficiency of the products, including energy efficiency during standby mode. Source of information : Energy Star website: http://www.energystar.gov/
European Union Eco-label (also known as the EU Flower)

Product categories

Bedding (eg mattresses) Gardening (eg soil improvers) Electronic equipment (eg personal computers, televisions) Footwear Household appliances (eg dishwashers, refrigerators) Textiles (eg clothing, bed linen and indoor textiles) Do-it-yourself (eg hard floor, paints and varnish) Cleaning (eg dishwashing, detergents) Paper (eg tissue paper, copying and graphic paper)

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
The Fair Trade Certified label
Agricultural products - such as coffee, cocoa, wine, rice, sugar, honey, juices etc Manufactured products - such as footballs

Labelling criteria

Workers' rights and working conditions at workplaces including fair wages, freedom of association, occupational health and safety, staff development, prohibition of child or forced labour Environmental standards that restrict use of agrochemicals and foster sustainability Fair price to producers Long term contracts with producers that allow long-term planning and sustainable production practices Minimum quality and price
Source of information : Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International (FLO) website http://www.fairtrade.net/ TransFair USA website http://www.transfairusa.org/