Joint Secretariat for the Advisory Bodies on Civil Service and Judicial Salaries and Conditions of Service

Environmental Report 2000

Environmental Policy

The Joint Secretariat for the Advisory Bodies on Civil Service and Judicial Salaries and Conditions of Service is committed to ensuring that the operations of the department is conducted in a manner conducive to the promotion of a healthy and sustainable environment.

Measures Taken

Waste minimization

	Using recycled instead of virgin paper
	Using blank side of used paper for drafting or printing
	Photocopying limited to the absolute minimum
	Photocopying on both sides of paper
	Using plain instead of thermal paper for fax machines
	Minimizing the use of fax cover page
	Reusing envelopes and loose minute jackets
	Increasing use of fax, e-mail and the Local Area Network in external and internal communications
	Circulating documents instead of providing personal copies
	Printing of reports/publications limited to the absolute minimum and uploading publications onto the Internet
	Circulating surplus furniture and equipment for reuse, auction, donation and recyclying before considering ultimate disposal

Waste recovery

	Using reusable stationery items such as refillable ballpens
	Disposing waste paper/newspaper for recycling
	Returning used toner cartridges for laser printers and unserviceable computer equipment to supplier/contractor for recycling

Energy conservation

	Switching off lights in unoccupied areas or whenever offices are not in use
	Switching off computers and other office equipment not in frequent use

Promoting staff awareness

	Posting of posters on economy in the use of resources
	Re-circulating departmental circular on "green housekeeping" at regular intervals

A healthy workplace

	"Smoke-free workplace" enforced
	Displaying potted plants in the office
	Regular cleaning of air ventilation system and carpet

Future Targets

	review effectiveness of measures taken so far to achieve more efficient use of resources and energy
	heighten staff awareness of the importance of achieving a healthy and sustainable work environment
	enhance the use of electronic mode of communication

Feedback and Enquiries

Any comments or enquiries on this Environmental Report are welcome. You may contact us by either one of the following means :

	E-mail : enquiry@jsscs.gov.hk
	Telephone : 2912 8523
	Fax : 2524 7896
	Post : Room 701, Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong


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