KEL's 2nd Edition, Waste Management in Action: A Practical Seminar for Educators
- Jun 26
- 3 min read
Following the success of our previous sessions, the third seminar in our educator series, Waste Management in Action: A Practical Seminar for Educators, was successfully held on 26 June 2026. The seminar brought together educators and sustainability experts to explore practical approaches to reducing waste in schools and empowering the next generation to adopt more sustainable behaviours both inside and beyond the classroom.
Civic Exchange was honoured to have Prof Wong Kam Sing, former Secretary for the Environment, Ms Vivien Cheng, Director of Community Partnership at The Green Earth, and Ms Janet Yuen, Assistant Senior Education and Project Manager at Green Power as our guest speakers.
The seminar began with a presentation by Ms Vivien Cheng from The Green Earth, who outlined Hong Kong's current waste challenges and the urgency of tackling the city's growing waste problem. She pointed out that schools themselves generate considerable amounts of waste every day but received least supports. She shared practical examples of how schools can reduce waste through initiatives such as conducting waste audits, adopting green event practices, and implementing green procurement. She also introduced a range of educational activities that help students understand the importance of waste reduction and encourage them to develop more environmentally responsible habits.
The second sharing was delivered by Ms Janet Yuen from Green Power, who demonstrated how experiential learning can transform students' attitudes and behaviours towards more sustainable lifestyles. Through hands on experiences, students are encouraged to reflect on their everyday choices and recognise their own role in protecting the environment, leading to long term behaviour change. She also shared the challenges encountered when promoting waste reduction practices in schools, emphasising that meaningful change requires collaboration among schools, government, environmental organisations, and the wider community. She concluded her sharing with an inspiring reminder that lasting change begins with each individual, and that every small action contributes to a more sustainable future.
The final sharing was delivered by Prof Wong Kam Sing, who provided an overview of Hong Kong's waste management strategies and policy direction. He explained how Producer Responsibility Schemes reflect the principle that responsibility for waste should be shared across society. Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers all have an important role in supporting the collection, recycling, treatment, and proper disposal of products at the end of their life cycle. He also emphasised that effective waste management is an essential component of Hong Kong's pathway towards achieving carbon neutrality, highlighting the close relationship between resource efficiency, waste reduction, and climate action.
Following the presentations, participants took part in a group discussion where teachers exchanged ideas, experiences, and challenges related to implementing waste reduction initiatives within their own schools. The conversation demonstrated that while every school faces different circumstances, educators share a common commitment to building more sustainable learning environments for their students.
Civic Exchange would like to express our sincere gratitude to all educators who participated in the seminar and contributed to the meaningful discussions. The event was a valuable opportunity to learn from experts, exchange ideas with fellow educators, and explore practical actions that can be implemented in schools.
At KEL, we believe educators are key to empowering the next generation to become responsible and environmentally conscious citizens. By equipping teachers with practical knowledge, real world examples, and opportunities for collaboration, we can continue working together towards a greener and more sustainable future.
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