The Path Towards Successful Producer Responsibility Schemes

Mr. Andy Chan is currently serving as Technical Director at Binnies Hong Kong Limited. He also holds the position of Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Waste Management Association (HKWMA), where he actively contributes to shaping policies and practices in waste management in Hong Kong.

As a chartered civil engineer with nearly 20 years of diverse consulting experience in the United States and Hong Kong, Andy has specialized in civil, water, and environmental engineering. Throughout his career, he has successfully advised clients on critical issues such as flood management, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and effective waste management strategies.

At Binnies Hong Kong, Andy manages various environmental engineering and waste infrastructure projects, focusing on innovative solutions that promote resource recovery and beneficial reuse. His played pivotal roles in initiatives like the establishment of the Pilot Biochar Production Plant in EcoPark, the first of its kind in Hong Kong. Additionally, he is currently collaborating with the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on the development of the Integrated Waste Management Facility Phase 2 (I.PARK2).

Andy’s passion for the environment and sustainability drives him to seek realistic advancements for a more sustainable future in Hong Kong through the principles of circular economy. His commitment to fostering collaboration among public and private sectors exemplifies his dedication to creating impactful changes in the community.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

• Foster a unique green culture consisting of a balance between life and sustainability within the hectic and congested living environment of Hong Kong
• Continue to forge collaborations between the public and private sectors in establishing a local circular economy.

Ir Kenny Wong is the Director, Business Development & Projects – Hong Kong of ALBA Group Asia. Ir Wong is responsible for identifying, developing and implementing projects of effective waste management and recycling to foster circular economy. He is also acting as the Director and Project Manager of the WEEE·PARK that is currently recycling over 20,000 tons of waste electrical & electronic equipment per year. Ir Wong has over 25 years of experience in environmental management and technologies research and development, with expertise in waste, energy and carbon management, corporate sustainability; and has been leading design and implementation of cleaner production systems for various types of trades and industries, R&D & commercialization of environmental and automotive technologies. Ir Wong also has extensive experience in leading public policy research and studies; including development and implementation, as well as conducting stakeholders’ engagement on government policies and initiatives. Among major government consultancy services, Ir Wong served as a Deputy Programme Director of the HK$2 Billion Recycling Fund for the HKSAR Government. Currently Ir Wong is leading the company’s preparation and actively communicating with the HKSAR Government on the development of Producer Responsibility Scheme for the plastic beverage containers and beverage cartons.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

• Hope Hong Kong can implement the Producer Responsibility Scheme for the plastic beverage containers and beverage cartons as soon as possible
• Hope Hong Kong can re-think the implementation timeline and operation model of the quantity based waste charging scheme
• Hope Hong Kong can further step up collection and recycling of food waste so as to further boost up recycling rate as well as to enhance clean recycling

Paul Zimmerman is an entrepreneur and environmentalist. He promotes interventions wherever he sees that policies, processes or institutions are not working the way they could. One of his foci is waste reduction. He leads “Drink Without Waste,” a charitable organization which actively supports government’s plans to introduce a producer responsibility scheme on beverage containers, including liquid cartons and PET bottles. The organization is supported and advised by the Single-Use Beverage Packaging Working Group, an alliance of stakeholders – from manufacturers to green groups.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025

• Successful introduction of a Producer Responsibility Scheme for beverage containers in Hong Kong
• Collaboration among residents, property managers and cleaners on managing recyclable packaging
• Minimal impact on consumers, and maximum outcomes