Waste Not, Watt Not: Rethinking Waste to Energise a Sustainable Future

Hong Kong is facing a dual crisis of overflowing landfills and rising energy demands, making waste-to-energy (WtE) solutions a critical pathway to sustainability. This panel will examine ow cutting edge technologies can transform the city’s 5.6 million tonnes of annual municipal waste into renewable energy, heat or recycled materials. With Hong Kong’s first Integrated Waste Management Facility set to start operations in 2025 and set to support government’s push for circular economy, this session will explore how industries, policy makers and innovators can collaborate to overcome challenges. Experts will spotlight opportunities in policy alignment, cross sector partnerships, and decentralised WtE systems tailored to Hong Kong’s dense urban environment.

Learnings

• How can different industries integrate decentralised WtE solutions to reduce waste and energy costs simultaneously?
• What is the government policy to support the WtE transition?
• What developments are happening in this area in Hong Kong and regionally?

Post-event Actions

• Initiate dialogues with waste management firms, tech providers, and policymakers to explore WtE projects.
• Understand the the need for WtE solutions in Hong Kong and what this would mean for local businesses.