page_title: Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground
section_title: Environmental measures
hierarchical_section_title: Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground / Environmental measures
caption_attribution_description: English: The decorations at Sai Tso Wan with toilet/changing room behind it.
context_page_description: Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground is a multi-purpose playground in Lam Tin, Hong Kong. It is the first permanent recreational facility in Hong Kong built from a landfill.
context_section_description: Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground was built in part to promote environmental protection in Hong Kong. Therefore, it was built with a number of features for environmental protection.
  Wind turbines generate electricity by wind, which can either be used directly or stored in batteries for later use. Most electricity generated from the turbines is used for street lighting.
  Solar panels in the recreation ground absorb sunlight during sunny days and convert the energy into electricity. The electricity generated from solar panels is first stored in batteries, and then used to power the fluorescent lights and electric fans in the reception area.
  Surface water, including rainwater, collected from the facility is drained, recycled and then used to irrigate the turf of the ground.
  Rubbersoil, a recycled, lightweight and porous material made from cement and shredded old tyres, is used as a sub-base material of the facility. Safety mats in the ground is also derived from used tyres.
  A statue made from cement, crushed construction waste and glass pieces was erected in front of the ground's office as a landmark of the ground.
caption: Sai Tso Wan Park statue.
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