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(27 July 2023) Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (“HML”) launched Green @ HKCEC, its first-ever food waste collection campaign, at the Hong Kong Book Fair (held from 19 to 25 July). The campaign received huge support from exhibitors and visitors with almost 2,300kg of food waste collected. The food waste will be sent to O・Park1, the HKSAR Government’s food waste processing facility, for upcycling into energy. Determined to its green promise, HML indicated its plan to expand the ‘’Green @ HKCEC” to other areas and would also seek to promote the importance of waste reduction at source through different activities.

During the 7-day Book Fair, HML put in place waste sorting and recycling bins at the Food@Grand Hall and Food@Hall 5E (F&B area for exhibitors).  The HKCEC Buddy “ExhiBit” took on the role of Green @ HKCEC ambassador to play quizzes about food waste recycling with children and give out delicious popcorn to winners.

HML Managing Director Ms Monica Lee-Müller said, “HML would like to thank the organiser, exhibitors, visitors and contractors for their support of Green @ HKCEC. The campaign has not only enhanced public awareness of food waste sorting but also increased the HML team’s resonance with the green pledge and drive to put it into action. HML is one of the first organisations in Hong Kong to utilise O・Park1 since its opening in 2018. In a move to offer tangible support to waste reduction, food waste collected from restaurants, kitchens, and banquets at the HKCEC is collected and sent to O・Park1 for transformation to energy.’

In addition to promoting food waste sorting and recycling, HML expanded its recycling efforts to cover plastic wrap last year. Plastic wrap is used for transport and delivery of exhibits. HML has made large recycling cages accessible during exhibition move-in and move-out to encourage organisers, exhibitors and contractors to recycle the used plastic wrap. Since the launch of the programme in July 2022 to the end of June 2023, HML has collected almost 4,900kg of plastic wrap thanks to the support of all exhibition organisers and their partners.

About the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
This award-winning 306,000-sqm building, first opened in 1988, offers 91,500 sqm of rentable space. An iconic Hong Kong landmark, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (“HKCEC”) is located on a prime waterfront site in the central business district of Hong Kong. It is owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

About Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (“HML”) is a professional private management and operating company responsible for providing day-to-day management for the HKCEC, where it oversees administration, marketing, booking, scheduling, event coordination, maintenance and security. It also manages food and beverage operations at the HKCEC, including restaurants and catering services. HML provides world-class services for users, visitors and guests of the HKCEC, a venue that has been consistently awarded the title of “Best Convention and Exhibition Centre in Asia” by leading industry professionals. Events at the HKCEC, including exhibitions, conferences, corporate meetings, entertainment events, seminars and banquets, contribute significant economic benefits to the city and help raise the international image of Hong Kong.

HML is a member of NWS Holdings Limited. NWS Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659), as the diversified industries flagship of New World Development Company Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 17), invests in and operates a wide range of businesses predominantly in Hong Kong and the Mainland. NWS’ core businesses include toll roads, commercial aircraft leasing, construction and insurance, while it also manages a strategic portfolio spanning sectors from logistics to facilities management. Please visit www.nws.com.hk for details.

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