Using the environmental protection daily measures in Park Island, Hong
Kong as a case study, this research investigates various daily green measures
that have been adopted in a private residential estate and explores how those
measures has demonstrated outstanding green management in estate that raise the
environmental protection awareness for residents. Design/Methodology/Approach:This paper identifies environmental protection measures adopted in estate
management to raise environmental awareness for all of the residents. The
objectives of environmental protection measures aimed at demonstrating the
green management in estate and how to educate and encourage residents to
support in daily green living. Authors conducted twenty-five in-depth
semi-structured interviews with respondents so as to fully understand their
views towards the green management in estate. Findings:Green facility management in estate, green measures in estate restaurant,
green workshops and activities in clubhouses, and green events were perceived
by all of the study respondents as interesting, interactive and influential,
which raised environmental awareness, encourage residents to participate in
environmental protection while they are living. Practical Implications: Based on the insights gained from respondents,
positive influence are contributed by green
facility management in estate, green measures in estate restaurant, clubhouse
green workshops and activities, and clubhouse green
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