BEC Circular Transition Theatre
Recycle & Recover: Innovations and Collaborations for Our Zero Landfill Vision
Day 1 : 16:50 – 17:40
This panel will address the urgency of sustainable waste management in Hong Kong as we press to a Zero Landfill vision that was outlined in Waste Blueprint for Hong Kong 2035. After reducing wastage along the whole value, what more can we do to strengthen recycling practices in Hong Kong for residual disposal. The call for greater innovation and collaboration between stakeholders becomes more necessary as does the need for education and awareness of sustainable waste management practices.
Learnings
- What key government regulations will affect waste management?
- Can we timely meet the Zero Landfill vision?
- How can businesses play their roles to meet such vision? How do we strengthen the recycling industry in Hong Kong?
Post-event Actions
- Diversify recycling and recovery options in Hong Kong and communicate further to the public.
- Drive scalable recycling in Hong Kong through further discussions like stable supply of recyclable feedstock and effective land use support.
Speakers
Moderator
Ir Norman Cheng
Chairman
Ir Norman Cheng
Chairman
Mr. CHENG is currently the Business Development and Performance Director of Veolia Hong Kong, responsible for the strategic development of water, solid waste, and energy management activities in the region.
Mr. CHENG is committed to serving the society, and is an active member in many professional institutions. He is currently serving as the Chairman of Hong Kong Waste Management Association (HKWMA).
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Turning waste into resources, and reduce the impact of waste on carbon emission
Daniel M. Cheng
Ir Prof Daniel M. Cheng
Daniel M. Cheng
Ir Prof Daniel M. Cheng
Ir Professor Daniel M. Cheng BBS. MH, JP is the Managing Director of Dunwell Technology (Hlgs) Ltd. He is the Honorary President of Federation of Hong Kong Industries and the President of Hong Kong Environmental Industries Association, Board member of Business Environment Council and Deputy Chairman of Hong Kong Green Strategy Alliance, Member of Guangdong Nuclear Power Stations Nuclear Safety Consultative Committee, Member of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Bay Area Economic And Trade Association and Honorary Fellow. Prof Cheng is a Fellow of Hong Kong Institute of Engineers and Registered Professional Engineer. For HKSAR Government, he is serving as Member of The Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development, Member of Advisory Committee on Recycling Fund.
Prof Cheng was Member of The Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers on Innovation and Strategic Development ( Yr. 2018 – 2022), Prof Cheng serves in many associations and Government Committees in the past 20 years.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
To promote repair and resuse of items and materials by starting from the very beginning of the product lifecycle such as how the item or the materials can be repair or repurpose afterwards and closing the loop of circular economy.
Eddie Cheung
Director
Eddie Cheung
Director
Having returned to Hong Kong after four years of further study in the United Kingdom, Eddie has over 20 years of experience in the information technology industry and has enhanced the understanding in the fields of telecommunications networks and Internet of Things applications. In early 2018, he became the Project Director of the Smart City Consortium, providing different types of advice for the development of smart cities in Hong Kong, and inviting different government departments, embassies, institutions, and private enterprises to carry out corresponding promotional work in the hope of building a smart city in Hong Kong.
Given the valuable experience of the industry that gained, he has started his own business with partner at the end of 2019 to provide development advice to different types of companies in the industry, we will also look for sources of funding, especially those most familiar with applying for government funding, so that they can expand their business more quickly.
Suzanne Cheung
Head of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability
Suzanne Cheung
Head of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability
Suzanne Cheung is the Head of Sustainability and directs the Public Affairs and Communications Department of Swire Coca-Cola HK. She develops and executes sustainability and communications strategies and actions in HK market based on the Swire Coca-Cola 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy, covering ‘Planet’, ‘Product’ and ‘People’, which includes sustainable packaging advancement.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
More innovation in sustainable packaging through reduction of materials, redesign for recyclability, circular economy and a producer responsibility scheme that enable cost-effective consumer packaging recycling.
Phyllis Ng
CEO
Phyllis Ng
CEO
Ms. Ng has over 28 years of experience in the integrated environmental services industry, with a seasoned background in waste management and recycling in Hong Kong.
She is the Vice Chairman at Environmental Industries Council of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, and the founding member of Sustainable Procurement Charter of Green Council.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Enhancing the Local Recycling Industry Chain, Revitalizing the Local Circular Economy.
Supported by
Business Environment Council
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.
Hong Kong Waste Management Association
Hong Kong WEEE Recycling Association
Established on January 12, 2008, Hong Kong WEEE Recycling Association is committed to promoting technological environmental protection and electronic equipment recycling services, so as to achieve the ultimate goal of environmental sustainable development.
General Enquiry Email Address: secretariat@hkwra.org.hk
With thanks to
Swire Coca-Cola HK
Swire Coca-Cola HK (SCCHK) has been the authorized bottler and distributor of The Coca-Cola Company since 1965. As the leading non-alcoholic beverage manufacturer in Hong Kong, SCCHK serves a wide range of beverages in an ever greener and more efficient manner to every corner of the city every day.
Our sustainability goals for 2022:
- SCCHK continues to redesign our primary packaging to achieve 100% recyclable and to increase its recycled material content.
- Reduce waste by promoting our Bonaqua Water Stations and the BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Container) concept to local consumers.
- Recover packaging waste through our reverse vending machines and community recycling programmes.
- Establish a closed-loop economy and enhance recycling through partnership and collaboration.
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 14 Life below Water
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Legal Name: Swire Coca-Cola HK
General Enquiry Email Address: inquiry@swirecocacola.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 26367888