1. The KZWMN will provide you with souvenir drinking cups that you can carry all the time during the conference period, so you do not need to use disposable cups or PET bottles. Cold water machines are conveniently located at the Hoam Faculty House for your drinking needs.
2. Also consider bringing a drinking bottle or other reusable container for water refill to avoid buying bottled water or other beverages in disposable containers.
3. Please bring your pen and notepad. If you need a writing paper, we will provide you with recycled ones.
B. Wastes segregation boxes
1. There will be waste segregation boxes on the first and second floors for papers, cans and bottles, and wastes. So, please put you discards in the proper boxes for recycling. Since containers will be located in the main meeting areas and not in the bedrooms, please bring your discards for recycling to the meeting with you.
C. Shopping bag
To prevent the use of plastic bags, we strongly advise you to bring your shopping bag, which will be also useful when you go out for a city tour, too.
D. Linens and Toiletries
As a resource-saving measure, bed sheets and towels will not be replaced unless requested. If you like to have your bed sheets/towels changed, kindly put up a notice on the door of your room. Also, soap and shampoo will not be replaced without a special request. We encourage participants to bring your own toiletries and avoid using the disposables.
E. Other things to consider
1. To minimize food scraps/leftovers, please only take what you can eat and empty your plate.
2. When eating in hawker stalls and other vendors, please patronize shops that serve foods and drinks in reusable or recyclable containers.
3. Refrain from bringing toxic and problematic materials such as PVC and polystyrene products, as well as personal care products containing hazardous chemicals such as some insect sprays.
4. Plan on taking home everything that you brought with you, including products such as batteries and toiletries containers.
5. Please refrain from bringing disposal batteries with you. We encourage you to use rechargeable ones.
6. We ask you to refrain from wearing perfumes or scented personal care products to workshops so people with environmental illness (or multiple chemical sensitivity) can minimize their exposure to harmful substances.