Circularity & Waste Theatre
Closing the Loop: Accelerating the Transition to a Circular Economy
11 Sep (Thur) Day 1 : 11:15 – 12:05
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
Spare-it Limited
Jose Manuel Rodriguez Moreno
Spare-it Limited
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
Ruby O
Chairperson/ Environmental Advisory Committee Member
Society of Food & Environmental Health (Macao)/ Macau SAR, China
Ruby O
Society of Food & Environmental Health (Macao)/ Macau SAR, China
Chairperson/ Environmental Advisory Committee Member
Ruby has over 15 years experiences in leadership roles in complex organizations, set up quality system and facilitate change management tailored to regional contexts to organization; created numbers of sustainability pioneer-projects and breakthrough for the sectors and Macao. An industrial leading professional who regularly share best practices and experiences in international seminars and conferences including low carbon green initiatives, circular economy, and UN SDGs topics.
Ruby is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health UK (FCIEH), member of the expert committees for the “Bay Area Standards” organized by the Guangdong Institute of Standardization (GDIS), adjunct professor and invited trainer of the IFTM- UN World Tourism Organisation (WTO) on sustainable gastronomy subject, and guest speaker for Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) on inspiration and experiences on sustainability programs
My Sustainability Goals for 2025:
Redefine what is food waste and advocate good food as gastronomy trend.
Deepa Alex Mora
Founder and Director
BioMyne-Biotech Innovation and Engineering Ltd./ MICSRGC Member
Deepa Alex Mora
BioMyne-Biotech Innovation and Engineering Ltd./ MICSRGC Member
Founder and Director
Dr. Deepa Alex Mora is a biotechnology entrepreneur and Founder & Director of BioMyne Biotechnology Innovation & Engineering Ltd. in Macau. With a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Hong Kong and over two decades of international research experience across prestigious institutions including CNRS France, HKUST, and the University of Macau, she brings deep scientific expertise to sustainable innovation. BioMyne is a DSEDT-certified Promising Technology Enterprise with operations in Hengqin and incubating at Zhuhai Fudan Innovation Institute.
Through BioMyne, Dr. Mora works on sustainable solutions across multiple domains, from AI-enhanced compound discovery to waste transformation and advanced materials. Since founding BioMyne in 2023, she has successfully secured multiple grants from the Macau Science and Technology Development Fund, filed patents, and established strategic partnerships with leading universities across Macau and internationally.
Dr. Mora is a member of the Macau Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility in Greater China (MICSRGC), representing the organization’s mission to promote CSR and sustainable development across the region. As a keynote speaker at the 2024 Macau International Trade and Investment Fair and contributor to regional media, Dr. Mora has emerged as a thought leader championing circular economy principles and sustainable biotechnology entrepreneurship in Macau and GBA.
My Sustainability Goals for 2025:
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Circular Economy Development – Advancing pilot projects that transform Macau’s waste streams into valuable products while fostering collaboration among regional stakeholders.
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Cross-Border Innovation – Building partnerships across the Macau-Hong Kong-Hengqin corridor to accelerate sustainable technology development and commercialization.
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Sustainable Discovery Platform – Developing AI-enhanced approaches to identify high-value bioactive compounds from underutilized resources for applications in personal care and nutraceuticals.
Supported by
Macau Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility in Greater China (MICSRGC)
The Macau Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility in Greater China (MICSRGC) is a non-profit organization with the vision of promoting CSR and sustainable development among enterprises in Macau, other regions in Greater China, and beyond. Through CSR-related research, academic activities and public events, we cultivate culture of social responsibility within the local and global communities.
Our sustainability goals for 2025:
MICSRGC wills continue on the following projects and goals for 2025:
– Organize regular events on CSR and sustainability, maintaining a consistent focus on these critical topics, and bringing together experts, practitioners, and stakeholders to share insights and drive innovation in CSR theories and practices.
– Provide opportunities for knowledge sharing and networking, facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices, strengthening the community of CSR practitioners and researchers, fostering collaboration and joint initiatives.
– Support partner organizations in Macau and beyond to promote CSR and sustainability through educational activities and community events that reach out to stakeholders of different backgrounds and age groups.
Solutions Showcase:
- Charity/NGO
- Circular Solutions
- Education/Training/Certification
- ESG Reporting/Consultancy
- Sustainability Services
General Enquiry Email Address: MICSRGC@gmail.com