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Waste Into Watts
2025-07-09
Hong Kong generates around 11,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) daily, most of which ends up in landfills. With limited land resources and ever-increasing waste, landfills are approaching full capacity. To tackle this, the government has accelerated the development of "Waste to Energy" facilities, such as incinerators (I·PARKs), sludge treatment facilities (T·PARK), and organic waste recovery centres (O·PARKs). These aim to reduce landfill reliance and turn waste into valuable resources.
Incineration technology, already widely used overseas, will soon be introduced to Hong Kong with the completion of the first next-generation incinerator (I·PARK1) in 2025. It is expected to process 3,000 tonnes of MSW daily and convert waste into electricity. Older incinerators were known to release harmful pollutants like dioxins, but how will this new technology minimizes emissions? What other environmental policies can support its implementation?
Incineration technology, already widely used overseas, will soon be introduced to Hong Kong with the completion of the first next-generation incinerator (I·PARK1) in 2025. It is expected to process 3,000 tonnes of MSW daily and convert waste into electricity. Older incinerators were known to release harmful pollutants like dioxins, but how will this new technology minimizes emissions? What other environmental policies can support its implementation?
Human civilization has made great strides, with technology evolving at an extraordinary pace. Yet, all of these accomplishments rest on the finite resources of our shared planet. As we shape a better future, we must also consider the legacy we leave behind for the generations that will follow.
Sustainability is a shared global commitment, encompassing three key dimensions: environmental, social, and economic. According to the United Nations, sustainable development is defined as "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." In 2015, the United Nations introduced the "2030 Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs), a framework of 17 core objectives, further broken down into 169 specific targets and 230 measurable indicators, designed to guide collective global efforts toward a sustainable future.
In response to the shared global mission of protecting the planet, Hong Kong established the Council for Sustainable Development over two decades ago to promote sustainability. In recent years, the government has introduced policies across various sectors aimed at advancing sustainable development—transforming waste into energy, promoting the value of conserving Earth's resources, and fostering the creation of green communities.
Presented as a ten-part documentary series, each episode focuses on a specific sustainability issue, exploring how aspects of daily life—such as clothing, food, housing, and transportation—are impacted. The series examines how government policies drive sustainable development and how citizens can embrace green living, contributing their small yet meaningful efforts toward a sustainable future. Together, we can create a better life today while protecting the Earth for tomorrow.
Sustainability is a shared global commitment, encompassing three key dimensions: environmental, social, and economic. According to the United Nations, sustainable development is defined as "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." In 2015, the United Nations introduced the "2030 Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs), a framework of 17 core objectives, further broken down into 169 specific targets and 230 measurable indicators, designed to guide collective global efforts toward a sustainable future.
In response to the shared global mission of protecting the planet, Hong Kong established the Council for Sustainable Development over two decades ago to promote sustainability. In recent years, the government has introduced policies across various sectors aimed at advancing sustainable development—transforming waste into energy, promoting the value of conserving Earth's resources, and fostering the creation of green communities.
Presented as a ten-part documentary series, each episode focuses on a specific sustainability issue, exploring how aspects of daily life—such as clothing, food, housing, and transportation—are impacted. The series examines how government policies drive sustainable development and how citizens can embrace green living, contributing their small yet meaningful efforts toward a sustainable future. Together, we can create a better life today while protecting the Earth for tomorrow.
