Hong Kong just had her first ever "Hong Kong Green Label" Pavilion in an environmental protection themed exposition!

Eco Expo Asia 2006 was held on 27-30, October 2006 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau. Kicked off by Ms Anissa Wong, the Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works (Environment) and Mr Fred Lam, the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Expo was organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Mess Frankfurt (HK) Ltd with Green Council as one of the supporters.

The "Hong Kong Green Label" Pavilion was the second largest pavilion (second next to Environmental Protection Department's) at the four-day trade fair. It successfully drew visitors' attention with the impressive "Hong Kong Green Label Tower" and the informative display of Hong Kong Green Label awarded quality products. The staffs were always busy to answer curious visitors' enquiries about the Hong Kong Green Label Scheme and the China Environmental Labelling Scheme. Ms Linda Ho, the Chief Executive Officer of Green Council, was invited to deliver a presentation on "Green Markets and Practices in China and Hong Kong" which turned out to be one of the most welcomed presentations at the Open Forum.

The Expo was an Asia-Pacific regional trade exposition on products and services relating to environmental protection which served as a platform for local and international suppliers and buyers at different levels. Activities like conferences, seminars, talks, booths and games have raised business interests on environmentally preferable products as well as public awareness on environmental protection.

Green Council is devoted to promote green consumerism and is working to help Hong Kong score a distinction in environmental protection. Companies and individuals who are interested to know more about the Hong Kong Green Label Scheme and the China Environmental Labelling Scheme are welcome to contact Green Council, tel 2810 1122.