Canon Hong Kong Participated in Tai O Eco Tour and Yi O Shoreline Cleanup Volunteer Service
Tai O, often referred to as the "Venice of the East", is one of Hong Kong’s oldest and most well-preserved fishing villages. Its rich cultural heritage and traditions make it a valuable site for conservation. While the waters around Tai O are also rich in ecological resources and serve as a natural habitat for the Chinese white dolphins and various marine species. However, these waters face serious pollution challenges with increasing human activities. To contribute to safeguarding our local marine biodiversity, Canon Hongkong Company Limited (Canon Hong Kong) partnered with Greeners Action to host the "Tai O Ecological Cultural Tour and Yi O Shoreline Cleanup Volunteer Service" on 5 April.
Canon Hong Kong gathered 38 colleagues including also members from Canon Engineering Hong Kong Co., Ltd. and Canon Electronic Business Machines (H.K.) Co., Ltd. to form the Canon Corporate Volunteer Team. Despite unexpected weather conditions on the event day, the volunteers remained enthusiastic about exploring the charm of Tai O and contributing to environmental protection. The team set off from the city in the rain to experience the village's distinctive fishing traditions. Led by a professional eco-tour guide, they gained valuable insights into the unique stilt houses, the local dialect of the Tai O residents and local farming culture.
After lunch, the volunteers took a speedboat to Yi O Beach for the cleanup. All of them delivered strong team spirit and collected 53 kg of trash, including plastic bags, plastic containers, metal cans, fishing nets and so on. We believe that "a small step in beach cleanup is a big step in ocean conservation." This activity not only raised our awareness of marine pollution and environmental protection but also deepened our understanding of the importance of waste reduction at the source and ecological conservation. Additionally, it contributed to the promotion of sustainable eco-tourism in Tai O.
Protecting the Earth requires long-term dedication. Canon Hong Kong will continue to uphold the corporate philosophy of "Kyosei" by actively participating in various green and volunteer activities, promoting environmental protection and sustainable development, and working together to create a better future.
38 volunteer members delivered strong team spirit and collected a total of 53 kg of trash.
