Circularity & Waste Theatre
Waste Not, Watt Not: Rethinking Waste to Energise a Sustainable Future
12 Sep (Fri) Day 2 : 15:40 – 16:30
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.
Speakers
Moderator
Kenny Lok
Treasurer
Hong Kong Waste Management Association
Kenny Lok
Hong Kong Waste Management Association
Treasurer
Kenny received his bachelor’s degree in Environment & Sustainable Development and master’s degree in Environmental Management and Engineering from CEE of PolyU in 2012 and 2014 respectively.
Kenny is the Director of EnviPro Technology Company Limited (EnviPro), contributing to consultancy projects related to air, acoustic, odour and health impact assessment in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Kenny participates in various professional bodies actively. Kenny was elected as an Executive Committee Member of Hong Kong Waste Management Association (HKWMA) in 2019. Besides, Kenny is a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (MHKIE), the Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics (MHKIOA), the Hong Kong Institute of Environmental Impact Assessment (MHKIEIA), the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals Limited (MHKIQEP) and associate member of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (AMIMechE) and BEAM Professional (BEAM Pro).
Kenny appointed by the Government as member of the Advisory Committee on Countryside Conservation (ACCC) in 2021. Kenny obtained The outstanding alumni Award from the PolyU CEE in 2023. Starting from 2024, Kenny appointed as member of Practice and Action Projects Vetting Subcommittee, Environment and Conservation Fund Committee (ECF).
Our sustainability goals for 2025:
- Envision a world where you don’t have to sacrifice convenience, or the environmental quality, to get where you’re going and do what you need to do.