Circularity & Waste Theatre

Closing the Loop: Accelerating the Transition to a Circular Economy

11 Sep (Thur) Day 1 : 11:15 – 12:05

Full Programme
Circularity & Waste Theatre

How can Hong Kong, Macau, and the wider GBA move from a linear model of “take-make-dispose” to one that regenerates, recirculates, and reimagines value? This session explores the diverse social, policy, and economic drivers accelerating circular economy adoption across GBA and beyond.
Representatives from NGOs, corporates, and sustainability platforms will share practical experiences in promoting behavioral change, advancing community-based circular initiatives, and aligning local action with global frameworks. From food systems and materials to outreach, education, and procurement reform, this session highlights the potential for circularity to become not just a strategy — but a shared culture.

Learnings

  • Learn how NGOs, businesses, and government can co-create effective circular strategies across sectors
  • Understand the role of community outreach and education in shifting mindsets around reuse and resource value
  • Discover examples of circular pilot programs in hospitality, urban planning, and education
  • Explore policy incentives and institutional frameworks that support local circular ecosystems
  • Identify common barriers and enablers when scaling grassroots circular efforts

Post-event Actions

  • Share session insights within their organizations to spark internal discussions around circular practices
  • Explore opportunities for CSR or education-based circular economy collaborations
  • Participate in local or regional awareness campaigns aligned with circular goals
  • Connect with cross-sector partners (e.g., NGOs, startups, educators) to co-design pilot projects
  • Consider how procurement, operations, or public engagement strategies can embed circular principles

Speakers

Jose Manuel Rodriguez Moreno

General Manager, APAC

With over twelve years of experience in operations, manufacturing, and customer success, Jose is a passionate and multi-disciplined professional leading Spare-it’s APAC office. Spare-it, a PropTech and sustainability company, is transforming how organizations measure, report, and reduce in-building waste. Our mission is to accelerate circularity through data , embodying our tagline: “More Data. Less Waste.”.

As General Manager, Jose has been instrumental in partnering with key Property Developers and Multinational Companies to revolutionize waste intelligence. Spare-it transforms waste into actionable insights, moving organizations beyond messy, limited audits to scalable, clean data. This enables our customers to pinpoint contamination, reduce waste, and drive cost savings. Jose’s leadership helps organizations Make Zero Waste a Team Sport, turning waste goals into tangible, attainable, and motivating outcomes for everyone involved.
Jose’s multicultural and multi-industry experience enables him to think strategically and effectively influence colleagues and clients across diverse technical and C-level backgrounds. He has a strong track record of delivering results, collaborating with partners, and driving innovation in the PropTech and sustainability sectors.
Jose holds an MBA from HKU Business School, a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, and a Six Sigma certification. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, with intermediate proficiency in French and Mandarin.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

  • Prioritize Waste Avoidance.
  • Drive Upstream Solutions for Circularity: Tackle the waste problem at its root.
  • Champion Ethical and Sustainable AI

Speaking at:

Day 1

Closing the Loop: Accelerating the Transition to a Circular Economy

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