Circular City

It was great to be both a contributor and attendee of the Launch of “A practical guidebook to Circular Economy for the MICE industry” playbook. There were some great keynote case studies of waste reduction in other Asian MICE sectors, and I loved that I heard the word “reuse” being used about 10x more than the word “recycle” 😊. Link to the playbook can be found in the release below: #circulareconomy #MICE #wastereduction #hongkong #zerowaste https://lnkd.in/gtWtYxCq

On the fence about #reuse? This is an inspiring video that gives some insights into why reuse, and how this space is growing. If you’re interested in exploring a reuse system in your workplace canteen or building, get in touch! #circulareconomy #reusenotsingleuse #reuse #zerowaste #hongkong https://lnkd.in/gXR2Wxyr

This morning’s breakfast was less 1 straw, 1 plastic lined paper cup and no need to request for no straw “m yiu yum tong” (in my N.Irish butchered Cantonese) Great to see chains like Café de Coral Holdings Limited 大家樂集團 taking the plastics ban seriously and training their staff to let customers know they can choose a paper straw IF REQUIRED*, rather than provided by default. *still confuses me why grown adults need straws at all 🤔 #plasticsban #hongkong #wastereduction #checkyourstrawsforPFAScoatings!

While new materials attempt to address the issue of plastic waste, reuse systems aim to eliminate the concept of single-use altogether. In an LCA study, it is found that a reuse system outperforms disposables in 11 out of 16 environmental categories, including:  1. Climate change mitigation;  2. Water conservation;  3. Eutrophication reduction, and more... A well-implemented reuse system works especially well in urban areas with high population density because of short transportation distances, availability of convenient return facilities, and minimal washing required from customer, explaining why it can potentially be the most sustainable option for all. Although it is unrealistic to expect a complete elimination of plastic from our lives, we can begin to shift our focus towards where single-use can be entirely avoided and where reusable products are an option. Reference:   M. Sauerwein, & S. S. Chopra. (2023). Realizing Reuse in East Asia: Life Cycle Assessment of Reusable Cups in rental service Systems in East Asia. Read our full commentary here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gjMvz6gH Leave a comment and tell us your thought! Have you visited our LCL website for useful resources? https://lnkd.in/g-kB_kvg   If you wish to join our newsletter, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gi-v8Uza  #Sustainability #HKUST #LifeCycleLabHKUST #LifeCycleLab #hongkong #hongkongsustainability #lifecyclethinking #systemsthinking #lifecycle #lifecycleassessment #lca #education #training  #sustainabilitystrategy #HKsustainability #plasticban #singleuseplastic #earthday #plasticalternatives #reusable #reusesystem   

The long-awaited ban on single-use plastics has finally arrived. As many in Hong Kong begin to explore alternatives made from natural materials such as paper, bagasse, and pulp fibre as a solution to single-use, we took a 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 to this issue and discovered that these alternatives may not be as sustainable as initially believed and can introduce new environmental challenges.  Read our full commentary here to find out why: https://lnkd.in/gjMvz6gH Leave a comment and tell us your thought! Have you visited our LCL website for useful resources? https://lnkd.in/g-kB_kvg   If you wish to join our newsletter, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gi-v8Uza  #Sustainability #HKUST #LifeCycleLabHKUST #LifeCycleLab #hongkong #hongkongsustainability #lifecyclethinking #systemsthinking #lifecycle #lifecycleassessment #lca #education #training  #sustainabilitystrategy #HKsustainability #plasticban #singleuseplastic #earthday #plasticalternatives #reusable  #reusesystem

We've had another nice video feature as part of China Daily's reporting on whether Hong Kong is ready for the single use plastics ban. This piece provides perspective from various different stakeholders (inc. customers, restaurants owners, suppliers and green-tech startups) that are all navigating this new space. I think the key "takeaways" 😏 highlighted in this are that: -There is always a cost involved in anything that we use -We need to change our long standing habits of enjoying total convenience and accept that the convenience has been coming with a hidden cost to society and the environment. https://lnkd.in/gnGzSXmf #circulareconomy #plasticsban #ch00ze #circularcityhk Circular City #hongkong #zerowaste #AIRSIDE Nan Fung Group

🌱 AIRSIDE becomes Hong Kong’s first shopping mall to offer complimentary reusable takeaway containers through its NF Touch membership programme 🌱   We are pleased to announce the launch of our Circular Programme, making us the first shopping mall in Hong Kong to offer complimentary reusable takeaway containers. The pilot phase will commence on April 2, 2024, with six F&B merchants – Cinnabon, TREEHOUSE , ideaology, Pickabowl, GOOCA, and Grind & Brew – joining forces to promote plastic circularity.   AIRSIDE has partnered with ch00ze, a technology platform that offers digitally tracked tableware rental provided by Circular City, to bring a smart borrowing service to NF Touch App Users. Registered app users can borrow and return reusable takeaway cups and containers for free. Additionally, they can enjoy a $2 discount on takeaway drinks and meals, as well as awarded with 50 NF Seeds each time. Members can share their NF Seeds with partner non-profit organisations, which will then be converted into acts of kindness to support those in need.   To promote sustainable community development and offer job opportunities to seniors, AIRSIDE has joined hands with The Jade Club. Ten seniors are hired as AIRSIDE's Sustainability Senior Heroes, overseeing the quality control of borrowed takeaway cups and containers using advanced technology.   The Product Eco-responsibility (Amendment) Bill 2023 will be effective from April 22, 2024, prohibiting the sale or provision of disposable plastic tableware. The AIRSIDE Circular Programme aligns with our commitment to a green, sustainable future.   Join us in creating a cleaner and more sustainable Hong Kong for generations to come! ♻️🌍   #AIRSIDE #AIRSIDEHK #Wholeness #和而為一 #NanFungGroup #南豐集團 #sustainability  #CircularProgramme #PlasticCircularity #SustainableFuture #GreenHongKong  

🌱 AIRSIDE becomes Hong Kong’s first shopping mall to offer complimentary reusable takeaway containers through its NF Touch membership programme 🌱   We are pleased to announce the launch of our Circular Programme, making us the first shopping mall in Hong Kong to offer complimentary reusable takeaway containers. The pilot phase will commence on April 2, 2024, with six F&B merchants – Cinnabon, TREEHOUSE , ideaology, Pickabowl, GOOCA, and Grind & Brew – joining forces to promote plastic circularity.   AIRSIDE has partnered with ch00ze, a technology platform that offers digitally tracked tableware rental provided by Circular City, to bring a smart borrowing service to NF Touch App Users. Registered app users can borrow and return reusable takeaway cups and containers for free. Additionally, they can enjoy a $2 discount on takeaway drinks and meals, as well as awarded with 50 NF Seeds each time. Members can share their NF Seeds with partner non-profit organisations, which will then be converted into acts of kindness to support those in need.   To promote sustainable community development and offer job opportunities to seniors, AIRSIDE has joined hands with The Jade Club. Ten seniors are hired as AIRSIDE's Sustainability Senior Heroes, overseeing the quality control of borrowed takeaway cups and containers using advanced technology.   The Product Eco-responsibility (Amendment) Bill 2023 will be effective from April 22, 2024, prohibiting the sale or provision of disposable plastic tableware. The AIRSIDE Circular Programme aligns with our commitment to a green, sustainable future.   Join us in creating a cleaner and more sustainable Hong Kong for generations to come! ♻️🌍   #AIRSIDE #AIRSIDEHK #Wholeness #和而為一 #NanFungGroup #南豐集團 #sustainability  #CircularProgramme #PlasticCircularity #SustainableFuture #GreenHongKong  

Always enjoy seeing this one circulating on social media. A great message to get people to think twice about the myth that paper = Eco. ————————— At Circular City we’re giving people the option to #ch00ze to borrow a reusable cup/bowl at F&B outlets if they’ve forgotten their BYO. Reach out to us if you’d like this system at your workplace! #circulareconomy #hongkong #coffeelovers #zerowaste #esg