Macau Yearbook 2013 - Macao Yearbook

Macao Yearbook 2013urns. The bureau is also authorised to supervise the operations of private cemeteries.Public ToiletsThe Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau has implemented various measures to optimise thedistribution and services of Macao’s public toilets. At present, the Civic and Municipal AffairsBureau manages 66 fixed public toilets and six portable public toilets, distributed across variousdistricts and open to citizens and tourists free of charge.Environmental Protection and Clean City EducationEnvironment Information CentreMacao currently has two environment information and education centres. These are the MongHa Environment Information Centre and the Flora Garden Environment Information Centre. Theenvironment information centres provide space for interactive exchanges and learning amongthe general public, fostering public concern regarding and encouraging joint efforts to raising thequality of Macao’s urban environment, through education and promotions.Green RoofTo promote education about environmental hygiene and reducing waste of resources, and to spreadthe message of caring for nature, the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau set up the Green Roofat the rooftop of Macao wholesale market. This was opened on 24 April 2010, for the public tovisit by appointment.Volunteers for Clean-up CampaignTo encourage the public to keep the city clean and protect the environment, in November 2012the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau recruited 130 individuals, who are committed to improveMacao’s environment and hygiene conditions, and set up a volunteer team “Friends of MacaoCity”. They serve as ambassadors to promote community hygiene, environmental protection andfood safety.Oscar’s FarmOscar’s Farm opened during Green Week in 2005. It is the only organic farm in Macao, with anarea of around 7,000 square metres. It provides accommodation in the form of villas and campsites, as well as large huts for holding group activities, parties and handicraft workshops, aswell as facilities including the chess game zone, teahouse, performance stage, Tyrolean traverseplatform, BBQ zone, fitness zone and the children’s playground. It also has an organic farm andan orchard. The farm combines natural environment and farming education, and is a healthyplace for residents.296