Exploring Adaptable Solutions for Single-Use Plastics: A Workshop on Design Perspectives and Best Practices
Day 2 : 12:00 – 13:15
The workshop will present the latest design perspectives and best practices of single-use plastic alternatives from the Netherlands and explore adaptable solutions in HK. It focuses on exchanging insights with counterparts from the Netherlands and fostering interactive discussion among participants.
Session Discussion Points
- knowledge on single-use plastics (SUP)
- HK’s SUP situations, challenges and regulations
- Netherlands’ design principles, best practices & case studies
Speakers
Frederik van Eijk
CEO
Holland Circular Hotspot
Frederik van Eijk
Holland Circular Hotspot
CEO
Frederik van Eijk, is CEO of Holland Circular Hotspot and co-chair of the EU Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. He is also vice-chair of the Circular Biobased Delta and adjunct professor at the LUISS Business School.He is one of the more senior EU experts in the field of Waste Management and Circular Economy and has been described as a “mover and a shaker’.Previously he served as Director of strategy and PA at multinational SUEZ and board member at the Dutch Waste Management Association.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
That Hong Kong launches the ambition to be the leading metropole in Asia in a circular transition and sets out a roadmap with clear goals supported by businesses to get there.
Merlin Lao
Head – Policy & Research
Business Environment Council Limited
Merlin Lao
Business Environment Council Limited
Head – Policy & Research
Mr. Merlin Lao is Head of Policy & Research at BEC. He leads the team to share develop clear policy positions on pressing climate and environmental topics in Hong Kong, through undertaking research on latest domestic and international trends, engaging with the Hong Kong SAR Government and connecting insights of the local business sector.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Mainstream circular economy actions along all value chain processes.
Supported by
Business Environment Council
Booth M05
Business Environment Council Limited (BEC) is an independent, charitable corporate membership organisation, established by the business sector in Hong Kong.
Since its establishment in 1992, BEC has been at the forefront of promoting environmental excellence by advocating the uptake of clean technologies and practices which reduce waste, conserve resources, prevent pollution and improve corporate environmental and social responsibility.
BEC offers sustainable solutions and professional services covering advisory, research, assessment, training and award programmes for government, business and the community, thus enabling environmental protection and contributing to the transition to a net-zero carbon economy.
