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Principal and Mediator, Interplay Resolutions
Wednesday, 5
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2:00 – 5:00 pm
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Auditorium
Please join us for the second in a series of environmental conflict resolution forums, aimed at bringing about fresh thinking in creating solutions between stakeholders, on issues that are important to Hong Kong. With the government’s HK$30bn commitment to solve the pending landfill crisis comes a number of options which can impact the amount of waste that would ordinarily be sent to landfills. These solutions include incineration, reduction, improved recycling and new re-use or fuel options which will bring opportunities for jobs, innovation and improvements.
This discussion will be focused on one of the pieces of the waste puzzle, and which has stakeholder interests which are both pro and con for the issue. It will be mediated by a professional in conflict resolution, and allow the Hong Kong community to be involved in a working discussion where possible solutions can be shown to be created by a mediated process. Conflict resolution methods are currently used in many countries, but are fairly new to Hong Kong. This forum is meant to inspire debate and thinking, and hopefully open some new doors to moving ahead on issues where everyone can be benefactors.
This is the second in a series of “Environmental Conflict Resolution” events jointly organized by the HKU LL.M. in Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Program and Ocean Recovery Alliance. This event is timed to coordinate with the Plasticity Forum, to be held on June 6th at the Asia Society. – for more information, please see
http://www.plasticityforum.com.
Please email Phelane Tsang at phelane
@hku.hk to reserve a place at this lecture
HKU LL.M. in Arbitration
& Dispute Resolution The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law
Join us for a big discussion about the future of plastic.
Are you in a position to make a difference in how plastic is
designed, used or reused? If you are, and have questions or
solutions, then
THIS IS YOUR EVENT.
2nd Annual Plasticity Forum
June 6
th, 2013 – Asia Society, Hong Kong
Following on from its tremendous success at the RIO+20 Earth Summit last
year, Plasticity is back.
Serving up sustainable, innovative solutions related to the use of plastic, Plasticity 2013 showcases market opportunities for transforming plastic waste into a valuable resource.
Plastic – A Wasted Opportunity
It’s versatile, it’s cheap, and it’s incredibly convenient. Yet despite being designed to throw away, plastic simply doesn’t go away.
Every year, more than 260 million tons of plastic is produced globally, yet estimates suggest that only 10% each year is actually recycled. This untapped resource presents enormous potential for a lucrative leap in waste capture and management, next-generation packaging design and sustainable branding.
Plasticity 2013 shares ways to harness this material in new ways, both pre and post consumer use. Discussions will focus on design, materials, innovations, re-use, and waste reduction.
Plasticity 2013: The Event
June 6th, 2013 9am – 5:30pm, Asia Society, Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, HK
Bringing together leading practitioners from plastic supply chains, design, bio-materials, procurement, and post-consumer waste management in a one-day conference, Plasticity 2013 delivers an innovation-packed agenda, addressing key issues such as:
Measuring, managing and waste reduction
Transforming waste streams into revenue streams
Design opportunities in packaging and product development
Plastic waste-to-power solutions
Investor support and brand image with efficient plastic management
Innovations in reducing the impact of plastic waste
Don’t miss your chance to join over 200 innovators, sustainable brand leaders, educators, think tanks, government agencies and NGOs at this unique event.
Hear from Mike Biddle of MBA Polymers, winner of the 2012 Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Business, Christine Loh, Under Secretary for the Environment of the Hong Kong SAR, Phil King of Method, and a variety of industry specialists who are offering big opportunities in this space.
Extra Events
June 5
th, 2:00pm-5:00pm, HK Stock Exchange Auditorium
Join us for a conflict resolution seminar, in coordination with HK University, on waste management options for Hong Kong and incineration.
June 7
th, China visit to MBA Polymer’s recycling facility
Visit one of China’s most advanced plastic recycling/sorting facilities (MBA Polymers), just one-hour ferry ride from Hong Kong. This tour will include lunch, and potentially a visit to another factory afterwards.
Walking away empty handed would be a wasted opportunity. Plasticity 2013 provides exclusive post-event networking cocktails on the terrace of the iconic Asia Centre, where you can exchange cards with private and public sector sustainability thought leaders and practitioners. Last years’ event at Rio20+ attracted key plastics decision-makers, influencers and innovators from Coca Cola, Braskem, Arup, UNEP, alongside a host of government agencies and NGOs.
For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact:
3 good reasons to not miss this event:
Participation in establishing industry guidelines and benchmarks Invaluable insight into plastic waste management methods and
waste-to-revenue opportunities
Innovations in design, re-use and new materials
