{"id":1677,"date":"2024-01-09T12:20:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T04:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/?p=1677"},"modified":"2024-01-09T12:21:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T04:21:50","slug":"preserve-planet-earth-committee-2023-24-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/?p=1677","title":{"rendered":"Preserve Planet Earth Committee 2023-24"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.082px, 0.88rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.721), 21px);\"><strong>January 2024\u00a0 PPE Newsletter written by IPP Eliza Ning of Rotary Club of Hong Kong Harbour, PPE Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1048\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image001.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image001.png 1048w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image001-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image001-768x517.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-violet-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-87152714d2b5310797afce42e5c19112\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>2<sup>nd<\/sup> Rotary Carbon Reduction Video Competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Details of the Video Competition:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-violet-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-violet-color\">Category :<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Secondary School Group ( including non-Interact Clubs)<br>B. Tertiary Group ( including non-Rotaract Clubs)<br>Language : English\/Chinese\/Mongolian (with English or Chinese subtitles)<br>Areas: Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia<br>Prize announcement and Presentation Ceremony : 13 April 2024<br>Total Cash Prizes Around HK$50,000.00<br>Video Submission Deadline : 29 February 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-violet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87f501da7f5071a08aef1693991323d4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Entry title or introduction must contain one or both of the following keywords<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carbon Zero, As It Glams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic Zero, As It Trends.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Video Format: <\/strong>mp4. Must upload to YouTube by yourself and set as public.<br><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Not less than 60 seconds and not more than 90 seconds<br><strong>Layout: <\/strong>Must be horizontal 16:9<br><strong>Resolution: <\/strong>1080p<br><strong>Subtitle: <\/strong>Chinese or English (as appropriate)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-violet-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-d79786a9f366f1d11c128e3a61e8f3e5\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Panel Judges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr Rebecca Lee Lok Sze, MH (Explorer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr Xoni Ma (Founder and Education Director of Outdoor Wildlife Learning, Hong Kong)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. Larry Chan (Senior Environment Protection Officer (Climate Change)1, Environment and Ecology Bureau)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. Jazz Chan (Member of the HK Institute of Professional Photographers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miss Natalie Chung (Member of the Council for Carbon Neutrality &amp; Sustainable Development)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-violet-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-8e1ebe462ef7793300a5fba1c46406fc\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Panel Judges from RID 3450<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>District Governor Eric Chak, District Public Image Committee Chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immediate Past President Eliza Ning, District PPE Committee Chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charter President Kam Ling (Photographer and Writer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"coblocks-animate wp-block-paragraph\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><em><strong>Please encourage schools you know well to join the Video Competition.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-violet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e15e34ae6cb8db776a430f2723dd2e6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sponsors for our 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Rotary Carbon Reduction Video Competition. Rotary Clubs, Individuals, Corporate sponsors are welcome. Funds will be used for the cash prizes and the free tours and training for the students.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-239d0276edb270319f4ddd18a41eeddc\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>-HK$5,000 on front page of each winning video<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-972648bb78d91158c6b200318729e1e1\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>-HK$3,000 on end page of each winning video<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-violet-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-5a692d2570a6a78771a1319dcf097cc2\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Sponsorship Google Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ncc3uoFSuhn6WmvQ7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-01-09-\u4e0b\u534812.06.30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-01-09-\u4e0b\u534812.06.30.png 1110w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-01-09-\u4e0b\u534812.06.30-1024x430.png 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-01-09-\u4e0b\u534812.06.30-768x322.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ncc3uoFSuhn6WmvQ7\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/ncc3uoFSuhn6WmvQ7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36b71b65d2d8bbf18df3e5786ee41aea wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>**Best Video MAY Show on Time Square Outdoor TV Wall for 1 week in April 2024**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is the registration link for the two categories with Rules and Regulations of the video competition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Secondary School Group<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/3WxrEjTvBrfAtxdt8\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/3WxrEjTvBrfAtxdt8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tertiary Group<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/fAa1EZkZGZg51gD8A\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/fAa1EZkZGZg51gD8A<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped coblocks-animate wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"1055\" data-id=\"1681\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image006.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image006.jpg 744w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image006-542x768.jpg 542w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"1054\" data-id=\"1682\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image005-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image005-1.jpg 746w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image005-1-544x768.jpg 544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-d488247665b73900ffb0cd348e8c252e\" style=\"color:#486b20\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Green In Our Hands Recycling Competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-01-09-\u4e0b\u534812.11.17-1120x1080.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-01-09-\u4e0b\u534812.11.17-1120x1080.png 1120w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-01-09-\u4e0b\u534812.11.17-796x768.png 796w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-01-09-\u4e0b\u534812.11.17-768x741.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-01-09-\u4e0b\u534812.11.17-1536x1481.png 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-01-09-\u4e0b\u534812.11.17.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are in the fifth month of our Green in Our Hands Recycling Competition and thanks to the effort of Vice Chair IPP Annyee of Rotary Club of HK Northeast in promoting this competition. So far there is about 50 clubs in the Competition and a total of Green $350,000+ points have been earned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clubs will have until <strong>15th April 2024<\/strong> to earn Green$ points which will be used to redeem groceries such as rice and noodles. The club that got the most Green$ points will get to choose the NGO to donate the groceries to<strong>. Gather your family, colleagues and friends to join in the recycling to earn more Green$ points<\/strong>, redeem into groceries and donate to the needy! \u00a0The rest of the Rotary family \u2013 Rotaract, Interact, Junioract and RCC Clubs are welcome to join this meaning competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>BE PEOPLE OF ACTION&nbsp; (<\/strong><strong>\u4e00<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>\u8d77\u884c\u52d5<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Sign up the competition via the link:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/GxJ8mY8i7JUFLmb48\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/GxJ8mY8i7JUFLmb48<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If any questions, please contact IPP Annyee Chan at 852 \u2013 9853 9787.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-cranberry-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-7627f519fe5fd4ec50dbebd71e5d46ee\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Green Events Handbook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have started to share extracts from the <em>Green Events Handbook<\/em> (\u201c<strong><em>Handbook<\/em><\/strong>\u201d) published by Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group in the September issue of the DG Newsletter.\u00a0 Pages 15 to 19 of the Handbook about Carbon offset is extracted below.\u00a0 <strong>D3450 PPE Committee encourages Club members to calculate your own carbon footprint, reduce and compensate the remains by offsetting to zero. One of the ways is by donating to The Rotary Foundation under the Environment Fund.<\/strong> More information will be sent out in next DG Newsletter.\u00a0 Together let\u2019s learn how to run sustainable Rotary events!\u00a0 For those who want to read the Handbook in one go, please click the link below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tXxKWlkKbTdwvikBkRV-PgMfQkdmWj7H\/view\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tXxKWlkKbTdwvikBkRV-PgMfQkdmWj7H\/view<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped coblocks-animate wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"824\" data-id=\"1684\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image009.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1684\" 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