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Hi Green Queen,

I’m so excited to have found your website! A lot of useful info in there! Do you know if there are any laundry shops in Hong Kong using eco-friendly dry cleaning detergents please. I live in New territories. Thank you.

Regards,

Alex

Dear Alex, 

Happy Valentine’s Day: an alternative type of bouquet

Hope all the world’s lovers and everyone else had an extra special day full of love and hugs and treats! Attention bouquet gifters: next year, think different and send this, a beautiful bouquet of organic, fresh veggies from Homegrown Foods in Hong Kong:

Wednesday Word Day – Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Today’s term is  chlorofluorocarbons /(ˈklɔːrəflʊəˈrəˈkɑːb ^əns/

• Usually found in refrigerators and air conditioners, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are man-made chemical compounds derived from methane and ethane, and containing chlorine, fluorine and carbon. CFCs are used as refrigerants, solvents and aerosol propellants. They are avoided as much as possible due to their contribution to the depletion of the ozone layer. 

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Wednesday Word Day – Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Today’s term is  volatile organic compounds (VOCs) /ˈvɒləˌtaɪl ɔːˈɡænɪk ˈkɒmpaʊndz/

• Organic chemical compounds that evaporate at room temperature and are considered hazardous to humans. VOCs can occur naturally and be man-made. They are common ingredients in most paints and solvents as well as certain building materials. Long-term exposure to VOCs, particularly through wall paint and furniture, is linked to a host of health issues, among them respiratory troubles, increased allergies, nervous system damage and some cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.

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