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What is OKD? |
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OKD stands for "One-stop Knowledge Database".
The OKD is developed in the form of an internet
platform to allow free access by local and PRD SME
manufacturers. The OKD will be a frontline deliverable
for SMEs to acquire first hand information on the
updated global standards and requirements from their
clients and global partners. The OKD also serves
as a management tool to help SME understand their
performance not only by benchmarking, but also through
self-evaluation. Trade-specific guidelines and technical
advice will also be a key component of the OKD.
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What is META service? |
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META stands for "Meet-the-Advisor".
The META service is designed to solve the complicated
environmental problems, which cannot be solved in
simple words by the hotline operators. .Appointment
to meet the project advisor will be arranged through
the hotline operator after simple assessment on
the problem from enquirer. This arrangement provides
a "face-to-face" opportunity of free advisory
to the industry and echoes the project's aim by
creating the most direct communication interface
between SME users and our technical professionals.
In case of extreme support, the project advisors
will perform site visits to the SME operations (traveling
fee shall be covered by users) and assist SMEs to
address the missing links and gaps in their operations. |
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Do I have to pay for the META service? |
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No. The service is free of charge. |
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| 4. |
What kind of environmental support can I get
from the Helpline and META service? |
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The priority areas of environmental supports
offered by the helpline and META service include, |
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Energy conservation: incorporation of energy
saving mechanisms or adoption of renewable
energy, etc. |
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Water management: incorporation of water
saving mechanisms, water recycling, etc. |
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Waste Discharge Reduction & Treatment: proper
handling and reduction of solid wastes, liquid
wastes, hazardous & chemical wastes, etc. |
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Recycling of resources: incorporation of
technology and systems to recycle resources |
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Air emissions: reduction of vehicular emissions,
reduction of air emissions from production,
etc. or improvement of indoor air quality
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Noise abatement: elimination of noise, or
noise reduction measures, etc. |
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Green Management: |
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- Product Eco-design: incorporation of
environmentally friendly features into
product design
- Cleaner production: incorporation of
measures in the production processes that
result in a lesser environment burden
or impact
- Green procurement: use of environmentally
friendly products that result in a lesser
environment burden or impact
- Corporate governance: environmental
reporting, sustainability reporting, etc.
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What is the office hour of the Technical Helpline? |
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9:00am - 5:00pm from Monday to Friday (TBC) |
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How can I join the Apprentice Scheme? |
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Details will be announced on the OKD website in
early 2008 (TBC) |
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| 7. |
How can I benchmark with typical Environmental
Management System? |
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Please see the "Tools"
section. |
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| 8. |
Where can I find benchmarking tools? |
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Please see the "Tools"
section. |
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| 9. |
What is an Environmental Management System?
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Please see the "Tools"
section. |
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| 10. |
What are the resource requirements of an Environmental
Management System? |
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Please see the "Tools"
section. |
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| 11. |
What are the key environmental issues of my
industry? |
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Please see the "Key Environmental
Issues" section. |
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| 12. |
Where can I get basic environmental support? |
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You can use our Technical Helpline or "Meet-the-Advisor"
services. |
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| 13. |
Where can I get the environmental legislation
and requirements relevant to my trade? |
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Please see the "Relevant
Legislation" section. |
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| 14. |
Where can I find the best practices or guidelines
for my trade?
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Please see the "Tools"
section. |
