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Joss Paper and Paper Artifacts Burning – Archives

Joss Paper and Paper Artifacts Burning

19 May 2014 Workshop on Environmental Worshipping

The workshop aimed to enhance understanding of the premises owners and operators of Chinese temples, crematoria, funeral parlours, organizers of Yu Lan festival, housing estates and similar places on air pollution control measures, and encourage them to reduce air pollution nuisance by promoting alternative forms of worshipping. It introduced the design, operation and maintenance of environmentally friendly air pollution control equipment based on Best Available Technology (BAT). The seminar was also equipped with an experience sharing session in which the representative from the Tung Wah Group of Hospital (TWGH) shared with the audience his experience in using air pollution control equipment with BAT, and various environmental worshipping measures adopted by the TWGH.


A group photo of speakers and attending guests.	The participants included representatives from Chinese temples, crematoria, funeral parlours and related trades, organizers of Yu Lan festival, and representatives from the property management sector.

Mr. Raymond Fong of the HKPC shared his experience in developing joss paper and paper artefacts burners equipped with air pollution control equipment.	Mr. Simon Ng of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals shared their experience in using joss paper burners equipped with air pollution control based on BAT, and various measures in environmental worshipping.

Guest Speakers and Presentation Topics

Air Pollution Problems associated with Burning of Joss Paper and Paper Artefacts and Environmental Worshipping (Chinese version only)

Mr. Danny Lo, Environmental Protection Officer, Environmental Protection Department

Application of Air Pollution Control Technology in Joss Paper and Paper Artefacts Burners (Chinese version only)
Mr. Raymond Fong, Principal Consultant, Environmental Management Division, Hong Kong Productivity Council

User's Experience – Environmental Friendly Joss Paper Burners at Temples of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (Chinese version only)
Mr. Simon Ng, Executive Officer (Ritualistic Services), Tung Wah Group of Hospitals

29 Feb 2012 Seminar on Air Pollution Control for Joss Paper Burning at Chinese Temples, Crematoria and Similar Places

The seminar aimed to enhance understanding of the premises owners and operators of Chinese temples, crematoria and similar places on air pollution control measures. It introduced the design, operation and maintenance of environmentally friendly air pollution control equipment based on Best Available Technology (BAT). The seminar was also equipped with an experience sharing session in which a Chinese temple operator shared with the audience his pleasant experience in using air pollution control equipment with BAT.


A group photo of speakers and attending guests.	The participants included representatives from Chinese temples, crematoria and related trade.

Mr. Raymond Fong of the HKPC introduced the guidelines on air pollution control equipment for joss paper burning at Chinese temples, crematoria and similar places.	Mr. Vandesar Leung of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals shared their experience in using the air pollution control based on BAT.

Guest Speakers and Presentation Topics

Guidelines on Air Pollution Control for Joss Paper Burning at Chinese Temples, Cermatoria and Similar Places (Chinese version only)
Mr. Raymond Fong, Principal Consultant, Environmental Management Division, Hong Kong Productivity Council

User's Experience - Installation of Air Pollution Control Equipment at Temples of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (Chinese version only)
Mr. Vandesar Leung, Executive Officer (Ritualistic Services), Tung Wah Group of Hospitals

Consultant's Experience - Installation of Air Pollution Control Equipment at Temples of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (Chinese version only)
Mr. David Lo, Consultant, Environmental Management Division, Hong Kong Productivity Council

Other Information

Promotional Leaflet (Chinese version only)

30 Nov 2011 Seminar on Air Pollution Control for Paper Artifacts Burning at Funeral Parlours and Other Places of Worship

The seminar aimed to enhance understanding of the funeral service trade on air pollution control measures. It introduced the design, operation and maintenance of environmentally friendly air pollution control equipment based on Best Available Technology (BAT). The seminar also had an experience sharing session in which a funeral parlour operator shared with the audience his pleasant experience in using air pollution control equipment with BAT.


A group photo of speakers and attending guests.	The participants covered representatives from major funeral service operators and related trade.

Mr. Raymond Fong from the HKPC introduced the guidelines on air pollution control equipment for paper artifacts burning at funeral parlours and other places of worship.	Mr. Tang from the Kowloon Funeral Parlour shared their experience in using the air pollution control based on BAT.

Mr. David Lo from the HKPC shared their experience in the installation of air pollution control equipment based on BAT.	Some questions were raised by the trade and other government departments.