Code : 2012014
Event Name : Sustainable Development of Computer Equipment - Visit to Computer Recycle Workshop
CPD Code : Formal Events
Speaker : Mr. Lau Lu Keung R.S.W.
Event Date : 2012-02-25
Event Time : 10:00am – 11:30am (Saturday)
Registration Closing Date : 2012-02-11
CPD Hour(s) : 1.5
Venue : Caritas-HK Computer Workshop, G/F, Block B, Kowloon Bay Waste Recycling Centre, 11 Cheung Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Division : QSD
Fee : HK$120 per member; HK$150 for non-member
Priority : Priority is given to QSD members; First-come-first served (with maximum quota of 40)
Language : Cantonese and English
Details :

Venue:
Caritas-HK Computer Workshop
 

G/F, Block B, Kowloon Bay Waste Recycling Centre, 11 Cheung Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Gathering Point: (9:30am – Gathering at Kowloon Bay MTR Station Exit A)

This visit aims to introduce to our members how sustainable development of computer equipment can be achieved to fulfill the triple bottom lines of sustainability i.e. economic, social and environment. 

The main focuses of this computer workshop are:

  1. To protect the environment by reducing computer dumping, prolonging the life of computers and their parts and properly recycle the unserviceable computers and parts.
  2. To train the unemployed by proving on the job training to unemployed people to collect and refurbish computers.
  3. To help the deprived to overcome digital divide by providing low price or free refurbished computer sets to the needy, the schools and Welfare Service Organizations and providing training and support to the low income parents and making the best use of refurbished computers.
Remarks :

Full

Payment : HKD 120
Face-to-Face/Zoom : Please refer to the remarks