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Eco-Labelling Guidebook: ApplicationRequirements and Procedures forObtaining Overseas Eco-Labels forHong Kong Export Products

Business Environment Council Ltd.(formerly the Centre of EnvironmentalTechnology Ltd.)

Environmental Projects Approved under the Innovation andTechnology Fund and the Applied Research Fund

I. Innovation and Technology Fund (as at May 2001)

Project Title and DeliverablesInstitution/Organisation

• To provide effective guidelines for local manufacturers andexporters on application of eco-labels and to facilitatelabelling Hong Kong products with recognised eco-labels.

• To identify most appropriate eco-labels obtainable for HongKong export products.

• To arouse environmental awareness of local industry duringtheir production process.

Bilingual Information Brochure onEurope's Packaging Waste ManagementSystem for Hong Kong Exporters


• To study the operation of the Green Dot System and theDuales System of Germany which focus on reuse, recoverand recycle of wastes arising from packaging.

• To provide local manufacturers and exporters withcomprehensive information on the background,requirements, benefits and procedure of the systems.

Recommendations for Hong KongManufacturers on International ExportP a c k a g i n g R e q u i r e m e n t s :Environmental Considerations andSolutions


• To provide effective guidelines for local manufacturers andexporters on the requirements for transport packagingmaterials to maintain and enhance the continuedmarketability of Hong Kong manufactured products.

• To identify current and upcoming material and environmentalrequirements of overseas destination markets for"transportation packaging materials".

• To assess available packaging options for economic, technicaland environmental advantages and disadvantages.

• To evaluate and assemble information into a bilingual guidebook to disseminate to Hong Kong manufacturers.

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Technical Assistance Programme forLocal SMEs on EnvironmentalCompliance

The Chinese Manufacturers' Associationof Hong Kong and Hong Kong ProductivityCouncil

• To provide outreach technical assistance to help SMEsovercome their constraints and comply with environmentallegislation on effluent treatment.

• To disseminate the project results to SMEs through seminarsand information booklets.

• So far, the study reports and improvements recommendationshave been provided to 24 participating factories. Amongthem, 10 have completed the improvement works andachieved compliance with the legal discharge standards.

Establishment of the First Particle SizeAnalysis Laboratory in Hong Kong forIndustrial Application, EnvironmentalProtection and Scientific Research

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

• To facilitate researches related to environmental protectionand other areas such as biology, colloid, polymer andmaterial.

• To help industries develop new pulverised products, suchas ultrafine powders for paints, dyes, ink, catalysts, cementsand medical dispersions.

• To provide particle sizing services to industries for qualitycontrol such as in mills and pharmaceutical plants.

• To promote modern optical particle size analysis technologylocally through training of students and technicians to meetfuture demands.

Development of a Portable FibreOptical Particle Sizing Sensor for LocalI n d u s t r i a l A p p l i c a t i o n a n dEnvironmental Protection

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

• To develop a portable fibre optical sensor on the basis of theprinciple of dynamic laser light scattering.

• To provide on-site particle size analysis for local industryapplications and environmental protection related studies.

Development of Active EnvironmentalNoise Control Technology

City University of Hong Kong

• To provide an Active Noise Control (ANC) technique forcontrolling noise pollution and to provide Hong Kongindustry with core technology for developing and producingnoise control products. The new technology can suppressnoise below 600Hz.

An Innovative Biotechnological Systemfor Removing Toxic Heavy Metals andOrganic Wastes from Industrial Effluent

City University of Hong Kong


Environmental Projects Approved under the Innovation andTechnology Fund and the Applied Research Fund (Continued)

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• To develop an "Algabiotor" which utilises immobilisedmicroalgal cells to remove heavy metals from industrialeffluent.

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Technological Development ofInnovative Garment Washing

Clothing Industry Training Authority andThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University


• To identify optimum processing condition of garmentwashing for cotton denims and pigment-dyed garments, woolsweaters, and sand-washed silk, being material typescommonly used in the textile and clothing industries. Thisincludes :- reviewing the local garment washing practice;- studying the properties of washed materials and

identifying optimum process condition;- identifying specifications for garment washing materials

of the different fibre types and care labelling; and- evaluating the impact of various chemicals used in

garment washing and the possibility of replacing thepolluting chemicals with eco-friendly alternatives.

Development of Rinsing WaterRecycling Systems for ElectroplatingEstablishments in Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Kowloon ElectroplatingTrade Merchants Association Ltd.

• To develop appropriate rinsing water recycling systems forlocal electroplating establishments.

• To transfer the technical know-how to local manufacturersand to assist them to set up their own systems throughtraining programmes and consultancy services (with theassistance of the HKPC, local electroplators have installedtheir own systems to significantly reduce their environmentalcompliance cost to match their overseas counterparts andenhance their market competitiveness).

Development of a Practical Plan for theEstablishment of ElectroplatingComplex in Hong Kong


• To develop a practical plan for an electroplating complex inTseung Kwan O Industrial Estate and to comply with relevantpollution control ordinances.

• To provide a viable solution for the electroplatingestablishments in Hong Kong presently located in multi-storey buildings to comply with environmental regulations.

• To improve the quality of services/products of theelectroplating industry.

• To facilitate the existing plating jobshops to adopt someecological plating processes and waste minimisationtechniques.



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Development of an ISO 14000Environmental Management SystemManual for Electroplating Industry



• To publish an implementation manual for local electroplatingindustry to adopt environmental management system basedon the ISO 14001 requirement.

• To invite four SMEs to trial run the manual.• To disseminate the result and promote the manual through

seminars.

Deve lopment o f a Des ign forEnvironment Toolbox for Hong Kong'sElectronics Industry

Hong Kong Electronic Industr iesAssociation Ltd.

• To establish a Design for Environment (DfE) database whichwill be compatible with commercially available DfE software,for selected key products of the local electronics industry.

• To conduct a total of 20 product design audits for 20electronics manufacturers, each complete with a concise auditreport.

• To organise a total of 10 training and demonstrationworkshops for the dissemination of principles, techniquesand applications of DfE to motivate the industry toincorporate DfE into product design.

• To publish a report summarising the findings andaccomplishments of the projects as well as recommending amechanism for continual database maintenance.

Biodegradation of Indigo Dye (Cloningof Indigonase Gene and Obtaining aThermostable Indigonase)

Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology

• To develop a new technology using Thermostable Enzymefor the local textile industry to produce denim garment havingstone-wash effects and a cost-effective method to treat indigocontaminated waste water in compliance with governmentenvironmental protection ordinance.

Development of an ISO 14000Environmental Management SystemImplementation Manual for the PlasticPackaging Industry

Hong Kong Packaging Institute Ltd.

• To publish a manual to assist local plastic packaging industryto adopt ISO 14000 Environmental Management System.

• To invite four SMEs to trial run the manual.• To disseminate the result and promote the manual to the

industry through seminar/workshop.



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Database On Green Processes andProducts in Textiles and ClothingIndustries

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


• To develop a PC-based database with readily retrievableinformation to assist the textiles and clothing industries torespond quickly to market requirements and to adopt thelatest processing methods for "green" textile products.

• To evaluate and examine the current information onrequirements and regulations for "green" textile products inHong Kong’s major exporting markets.

• To develop guidelines for textiles and clothing industries onthe implementation of environmental management systems.

• To examine local and overseas environmental liability of rawmaterials, dyestuff, chemical products and waste and effluentgeneration during the textile process.

Comparison and Evaluation of Dyes


• To evaluate the dyeing and fastness properties of dyes thatare commonly used in Hong Kong and input the informationobtained into a database easily accessible by the local dyers.The database can help the local dyers to understand clearlyabout the dyeing properties and qualities of commercial dyesso as to maintain good quality of dyeing which can berepeatable and reproducible, and minimise colour differenceproblem of dyed goods also through selection of appropriatedyestuffs, proper dyeing procedures and conditions.

• To assess ecology and safety data of respective dyes and theirimpacts on environment and to store the information indatabase.

Photovoltaic Integration in Buildingsfor Electricity Generation in HongKong


• To set up a Building Integration Photovoltaic (BIPV)Demonstration System in Hong Kong.

• To compile a report on the findings of the project.• To demonstrate to local building industry an alternative way

in designing buildings of high energy efficiency.

ECO-DESIGN Program for Hong KongElectrical Appliances Manufacturers(Good Design, Better Business, CleanerWorld)


• To organise an Eco-design programme for the local electricalappliances industry.

• To conduct life cycle analysis and impact studies to identifyareas of improvement for Eco-design.

• To organise seminars and workshops and to publish an Eco-design reference guide to disseminate the project results toarouse the industry's awareness of the Eco-design concept.



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Development of Clean Technologies forSurface Finishing Applications

Hong Kong Productivity Council

• To develop appropriate electrophoretic painting process forlocal surface finishing industry to replace the conventionalpaint spraying process which is highly polluting (anelectrophoretic painting laboratory was set up in the HKPCfor technology development and demonstration purposes).

• To develop appropriate low waste electroplating technologiesto cost-effectively prevent waste generation at source(technical and economic information of various technologiesdeveloped was summarised in a manual and a support video).

• To disseminate the clean technologies developed (over 500 setsof cleaner production technology manual, support video andrelated information distributed to electroplaters and interestedparties; consultancy services provided to over 10 companiesfor adoption of the cleaner production technologies).

Development of Clean Technologies(Recycling and Low Waste Operations)for Bleaching and Dyeing Industry


• To develop appropriate recycling/recovery processes for localbleachers and dyers to upgrade or replace the conventionalpractice.

• To develop appropriate low waste bleaching and dyeingoperations, especially through good house keeping to cost-effectively prevent waste generation at source (pilot systemsused in this project were re-established as demonstrationsystems at the HKPC).

• To disseminate the clean technologies developed (over 300copies of CD-ROM containing the clean technology manualand the supporting video distributed; consultancy servicesprovided to 10 factories in the industry on adoption ofsuitable clean technologies).


Preparations for the Impact of PendingInternational Regulations on RecyclableRequirements of Electronic andElectrical Products


• To collect information on regulatory trends of requiringcontents of electronic and electrical equipment (particularlyconsumer items) to be recyclable and to prepare as completeas possible information on technological impact on mostcommon products.

• To provide pertinent information on the subject tomanufacturers of electronic and electrical productsperiodically and organise seminars and study missions.

• To become an associate member of the Industry Council forElectronics Equipment Recycling (ICER) of the UnitedKingdom as a conduit of information.



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An Industrial Support Scheme onISO 14000 Environmental ManagementSystem to Improve the Competitivenessof Small and Medium Enterprises


• To assist Hong Kong's manufacturing SMEs to understandISO 14000 and its implications in relation to their activitiesthrough a self-help programme.

• To provide guidance to companies to introduce ISO 14000-based EMS into their organisations.

A C l e an P roduc t i on Suppor tP ro g r a m m e t o E n h a n c e t h eCompetitiveness of Food and BeverageIndustry


• To develop cleaner production technologies suitable for thelocal food and beverage industry.

• To encourage the use of cleaner production (technologyinformation is included in a manual and a CD-ROM) byraising awareness of the benefit of cleaner production (aresource desk and helpline service were established).

• To provide training and technical support in cleanerproduction.

• To disseminate updated cleaner production information (aCleaner Production homepage (http://www.hkpc.org/hkcpc)was established and a Cleaner Production Supplement wasdistributed to more than 700 industry members).

• To facilitate cooperation and technology transfer betweenlocal industries and international organisations on cleanerproduction (linkage to websites of overseas cleanerproduction organisations was established via the cleanerproduction homepage).

A S u p p o r t P r o g r a m m e o nEnvironmentally Friendly PackagingDesign for Hong Kong's PackagingIndustry


• To produce a user-friendly step-by-step guide (in form of aCD-ROM) to assist the packaging industry to achieveenvironmentally friendly, innovative packaging design.

• To launch a pilot programme for approximately 10participating companies to improve their packaging designwith the aid of the guide.

• To organise two seminars for the dissemination of principles,techniques and applications of environmentally friendlypackaging design.

• To organise publicity activities including the production anddistribution of flyers and the posting of information inrelevant web sites for widespread awareness.

• To produce a report summarising the findings andaccomplishments of the project.



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An Industry Support Scheme onI S O 1 4 0 0 1 E n v i r o n m e n t a lManagement System for Small andMedium-sized Enterprises fromSelected Target Industries

Hong Kong Productivity Council, BusinessEnvironment Council Ltd. (formerly theCentre of Environmental Technology Ltd.)and The Chinese Manufacturers 'Association of Hong Kong


• To promote the awareness of ISO 14001 and its implicationsto the business of SMEs and show how it can be implementedat a reasonable cost.

• To select 12 SMEs from the target industries (electronics,toys manufacturing, food and beverage processing and oneother major manufacturing industry) and a package ofassistance programme will be offered so that they can conductenvironmental reviews by themselves.

• To disseminate the message through videos, booklets,seminars and workshops.

A d v a n c e d Te c h n o l o g i e s f o rEnvironmental Management in HongKong Industries

The Hong Kong University of Science andTechnology

• To establish an Environmental Management Advice Service(EMAS) to assist Hong Kong's manufacturing industry toimplement advanced technologies for environmentalmanagement.

• To provide an integrated service including a comprehensiveadvisory system on waste minimisation and optimal energyutilisation in key manufacturing industries in Hong Kong.

• To establish a pilot plant for the evaluation of new and cost-effective technologies for treating different industrial wastesand wastewater.

Development of a Hybrid BiologicalReactor to Reduce Cost and Space forIndustrial Waste Treatment


• To develop a new, patentable biological process with greatlyimproved waste treatment capacity, reduced premiserequirement, and higher cost effectiveness in comparisonwith conventional methods for local industries such aschemical, plastic and paper.

Calcium Stripping of Heavy Metalsfrom Industrial Wastewater


• To develop a simple, space-saving and patentable metalstripping technology which can be utilised by many smallindustries in Hong Kong for the removal of heavy metal.The new technology involves a one-step treatment using avertical sand column as a "metal stripper". Metal-bearingindustrial wastewater is pumped upward through the sandcolumn with a simultaneous injection of lime so that bothcalcium and metals will become "insoluble" and theneffectively plated out on the sand surface in the forms ofcalcium carbonate and metal carbonate/hydroxide.



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Development o f "Green Labe lCertification Programme for HongKong"


• To recommend an internationally recognised and acceptedGreen Label Certification Programme for Hong Kong toensure that the Hong Kong industry remains competitive inface of green market pressures from the export markets.

• To investigate and analyse the green label or eco-labelschemes existing or proposed in Hong Kong's major marketsto help local manufacturers meet the requirements of greenlabel schemes in overseas markets.

Keeping Hong Kong's Hotel IndustryCompetitive into the 21st Century

The Hong Kong Polytechnic Universityand The Hong Kong University of Scienceand Technology

• To collect, review and adapt environmental management andcleaner production methods practiced in the hotel/cateringindustry.

• To develop bilingual instructional materials/training modulesfor top level hotel managers, service department managersand general staff.

• To make available the training materials to the relevanttraining institutes for their providing on-going training tothe hotel/catering industry.

A Trade Effluent, Waste Minimisationand Hygiene Support Programme forthe Restaurant Sector


• To identify practical solutions to the key problems in therestaurant sector (10 site audits conducted for ninerestaurants and one hotel).

• To develop best practice guidelines and training materialson trade effluent management, waste minimisation and goodhousekeeping (over 2 700 copies of a Chinese brochuredistributed).

• To distribute the guidelines and provide training on restaurantwaste minimisation and hygiene issues (nine seminars organisedto disseminate relevant information to the restaurant sector).

Development of an EnvironmentallySustainable Development Strategy forthe Travel and Tourism Industry inHong Kong

Hong Kong Tourism Board (formerly HongKong Tourist Association)

• To develop an environmentally sustainable tourismdevelopment strategy.

• To examine the feasibility of implementing the strategy inHong Kong.

• To determine the current initiatives and best environmentalpractices of the local travel and tourism industry.

• To define the "gaps" which currently exist and identifymeasures to bridge the gaps to enable sustainabledevelopment of the local travel and tourism industry.

• To examine the feasibility of setting up an environmentalresources centre for best environmental practices for directaccess by the industry.




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Hotel Bui lding Environmenta lAssessment Scheme (HBEAS)

Hong Kong Hotels Association

• To prepare a list of environmental issues to be covered in theHBEAS.

• To develop a set of documents detailing the HBEAS.• To disseminate the project deliverables to local companies

and organisations.

Immediate Action Package (nineEnvironmental Projects)

Innovation and Technology Commission

• To design, procure, set-up, publicise and operate anEnvironmental Hotline.

• To organise a series of technical outreach programmes,conduct factory visits and perform effluent sample analysis.

Enhancing Industrial Supply Chain'sValue-added Capacity through CleanerProduction

The Hong Kong General Chamber ofCommerce

• To organise training sessions for participating firms andpublish technical assistance reports summarising theenvironmental problems, problem-solving solutions, and theaccomplishments of individual firms.

• To organise a ceremony to publicise the accomplishments ofthese participating firms and a series of publicity materialsfor encouraging firms to adopt cleaner production.

• To post related experience and project achievements on theInternet.

• To prepare a project report summarising the project findings and aset of recommended cleaner production technologies that arecurrently not available yet potentially have market in the Mainland.

An Energy Efficiency CertificationProgramme for Electric Appliances


• To prepare documentation of quality manual and qualityprocedures to Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme(HOKLAS).

• To prepare pre-assessment audit report and HOKLASassessment report.

Plastics Recycling from Plastic Wastes(PET, PE)

Waste & Environmental Technologies Ltd.

• To produce sample products and material testing reports ofrecycled plastics using American Society for Testing andMaterials (ATSM) test method.

• To prepare research papers of detailed researches on the mostadvanced and economical recycling technologies.

• To prepare a survey report on the local demand of recycledplastic product in different industrial sectors and costeffectiveness analysis report on the economics of recyclingplastic and producing virgin plastic.

• To compile a list of target users interested in using recycled plastics.



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Deve lopment o f an AdvancedVentilation Technology R&D Facility inHong Kong and China

Uni-Zone Advanced Technology Co. Ltd.


• To set up a showroom for floor-based displacement typeventilation systems at HKUST and another in the NanshaInformation Technology Park in Panyu, China.

Integrated Co-combustion CementProduction Facility for OptimumEnergy Usage and Waste Minimisation

Green Island Cement Co. Ltd.

• To establish an integrated co-combustion cement facilitymanufacturing process and pilot scale plant design, operationand performance report.

• To develop process simulation and optimisation model,process to produce activated carbons and process to separateand recycle solid wastes.

• To prepare reports on energy utilisation analysis and on wasteminimisation measures.

Improving the Wet Strength of NaturalFibrous Materials for BiodegradablePackaging Products

Join-in Green Products Co. Ltd.

• To develop an innovative technology to enhance the strengthof natural fibrous materials under wet hot conditions.

A New Deposition Technology forFabricating Catalysed-electrodes inFuel Cells

Chung Nam Watch Co. Ltd.

• To develop thin film deposition technology for electrocatalyst.• To perform characterisation and performance testing.• To demonstrate fabricating catalysed electrodes on the large

scale and to simulate water transport in polymer electrolytefuel cells (PEFCs).

The Green Plas t ics Industr iesAwareness Programme

Hong Kong Plastics ManufacturersAssociation Ltd.

• To organise the Green Plastics Industries AwarenessProgramme comprising seminars, training courses, ahandbook/directory and successful case studies in plasticsmanufacturing.

Innovative Modelling and VisualisationTechnology for EnvironmentalAssessment and Education

The University of Hong Kong

• To develop a PC-based interactive environmental impactprediction software and a pilot PC-based interactivevisualisation software for studying flooding and drainage.

• To organise a training and technology transfer programme.



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Enhance Gas-assisted InjectionMoulding Technology for AdvancedApplication

Hong Kong Plastics Technology Centre Ltd.

• To undertake three case studies, consultancy services,seminars and a guidebook.


Study on the Worldwide Trends andApplications of Phthalates-free PVCand PVC Substitutes

Hong Kong Plastics Technology Centre Ltd.

• To publish a series of publications including a handbook ofmaterial profile of non-phthalates and PVC substitutes, anda directory of material suppliers and technology partners.

An Executive Guide to the Managementof Indoor Air Quality in Buildings


• To publish an executive guide covering all aspects of indoorair quality management.

• To develop a web-based net-simulator for the calculation ofventilation indices.

Development of an Enhanced Oil andGrease Removal Device to AssistRestaurants in Achieving Compliancewith Environmental Legislation


• To set up pilot units in HKPC's laboratory to investigatedifferent technologies to upgrade the conventional greasetrap.

• To upgrade three conventional grease traps provided by thesponsors to cover different types of restaurant operations.

• To demonstrate to the industry the improvement resultedfrom the technologies.

• To organise training sessions to familiarise restaurants andthe food catering industry on the design of the enhanced oiland grease removal device and the methods to upgrade theirexisting grease traps.

• To distribute a technical pamphlet to introduce the enhancedoil and grease removal device developed.

Fouling Control Biotechnologies UsingImmobilised Bacteria and BacterialMetabolites

The University of Hong Kong

• To develop bacterial metabolites against fouling for use inpaint and coating material to achieve antifouling againstmarine micro- and macro-organisms.

• To develop bacteria immobilisation technology on theapplication of specific functioning bacteria to an immobilisedsurface layer against the fouling by marine invertebrates.



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Biological Activated Sludge TreatmentTechnology for Municipal Sewage andIndustrial Wastewater

Kingsford Environment (H.K.) Ltd.

• To develop the concept design for innovative hybrid SBR2technology.

• To estimate potential cost savings and benefits and marketfor improved product.

Rubber-soil – Production and MarketDevelopment

Earth-link Technology Enterprises Ltd.

• To finalise "rubber-soil" block-forming technology andestablish large-scale laboratory model tests.

• To develop and estimate the cost of "upstream production"process.

• To draft construction specifications about the rubber-soilapplications in geotechnical areas complied with ASTMdesignation.

• To conduct a feasibility study on the "downstream process"and automation.

Prediction and Abatement of TrainNoise in a Dense High-rise City

MTR Corporation Ltd.

• To estimate sound power and measurements of directivitypattern of noise due to a moving train.

• To develop numerical model and/or computer programme forthe prediction of train noise in a complex urban environment.

• To recommend the use of sound absorption materials forthe abatement of train noise.

• To validate the computational models by comparisons withmeasurement data obtained both indoor and outdoor.

• To upgrade technology for staff at MTR Corporation andprovide practical industrial experience for research staff/students at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Cont ro l and Opt imi sa t ion o fWastewater Treatment Process in aPaper Manufacturing Plant

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

• To develop a sampling and monitoring programme to assessthe volumetric flow pattern and quality variation of the paperpulp effluent, the adequacy and appropriateness of thehardware, operation conditions and treatment performancesof the plant.

• To carry out a comparative and scale-up studies of thewastewater treatment plants.

Development of Technologies for HighEfficiency Power Inverter for SolarEnergy Conversion

Manson Engineering Industrial Ltd.

• To develop two inverters, 500W and 200W withspecifications as input voltage : 22-28V battery and outputvoltage : 230V AC, 50 or 60Hz.






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Development of Specialised ComputerS o f t w a r e f o r Q u a n t i t a t i v eEnvironmental Assessment

• To produce a software system for environmental impactassessment especially in air pollution.

Development of Degradable PackingMaterials

• To develop degradable packing materials for replacement ofpolystyrene application.

Project Title Deliverables


II. Applied Research Fund (as at May 2001)

Documents

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