Hong Kong Environmental Protection Festival (HKEPF) 2003 was an annual territory-wide action-oriented campaign jointly organized by Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) and Environmental Protection Department (EPD).

This year, "Business Opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Environmental Protection Industry" was selected as the theme of this event. The objectives of conducting these activities were:

1. to enhance public's awareness on their responsibilities to protect the environment;
2. to minimize the production of waste and encourage recycling;
3. to enhance the competitive advantages of Hong Kong SMEs and bring business opportunities
   to them;
4. to echo Government's initiative in waste reduction;
5. to arouse SME's awareness on environmental market in Hong Kong and the Mainland,
   in particular Pearl River Delta; and
   
6. to arouse SME's awareness on environmentally-friendly products, services and technology.

Co-organizers included Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Association (HKWPEA). Supporting Organizations include Business Environment Council, The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management Hong Kong, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Chinese Hong Kong EPS Association Ltd., The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, Environmental Contractors Management Association, Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong Construction Association, Hong Kong Environmental Industry Association, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Environmental Division), Hong Kong Productivity Council, Trade and Industry Department. Sponsors included Environment and Conservation Fund, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. and The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd.

HKEPF 2003 was successfully held on 11 November 2003 (Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Series of activities included the kick-off, seminar sessions and environmental exhibition. About 8,000 person-times were recorded in the seminars and exhibitions.

(1) Kick-off

The Kick-off for the EPF 2003 was successfully held at 9:30 a.m. on that day. Officiating Guests included Mr. Ronnie Wong, JP, Chairman of ECC, Mr. Robert Law, JP, Director of Environmental Protection, Mrs. Anna Lai, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC and Mrs. Eva Cheng, President of HKWPEA. The Honourable Mrs. Rita Fan, GBS, JP, President of Legislative Council, Ms. Cheung Mei Chu, Doris, Deputy Secretary for Environment, Transport and Works, Mr. Li Weiyu, Director of Guangzhou Environmental Protection Bureau, Mr. Wang Zhengming, Deputy Director of Shenzhen Environmental Protection Bureau, Mr. Feng Yurong, Director of Zhongshan Environmental Protection Bureau, Mr. Zheng Wenbo, Section Chief of Zhuhai Environmental Protection Bureau, Mr. Hu Qingxin, Vice President, Secretary General and Senior Engineer of Guangdong Environmental Protection Industries Association, Ms. Vong Man-hung, President of Executive Committee of Macau Environment Council, Mr. Anthony Burger, Consul General of Consulate General of Canada, Ms. Angela To, Deputy Commissioner of Queensland Government Trade and Investment Office Hong Kong & South China, Mr. Paul Fan, JP, Chairman of Vetting Sub-Committee, Environment and Conservation Fund, Ir. Otto Poon, Chairman of Waste Reduction Committee and Mr. Joseph Lee, BBS, JP, Convenor of ECC's Projects, Publicity and Resources Working Groups also joined as Officiating Guests of the Opening Ceremony. A total of about 300 guests joined the Ceremony.

(2) Seminar Sessions

17 seminar sessions each of 25 to 30 minutes were held after the Kick-off from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and were divided into four themes, namely: (1) Waste Recycling Industry; (2) Recycling of Plastic Waste; (3) Construction Materials; and (4) Rubber Tires Waste and Food Waste. Speakers included representatives from EPD, Trade and Industry Department, key players in supporting organizations, consulates, universities, recycling industry and associations. They were invited to share their environmental knowledge and experiences in the recycling industry and environmentally-friendly products, services and technology.

(3) Trade Show

A Trade Show was also held alongside the Forum to facilitate the objectives and to foster sharing experience and contacts among exhibitors and participants. 23 organizations including EPD, HKTDC, supporting organizations, universities, associations and other waste recycling companies set up exhibition booths and displayed their environmentally friendly products, services or technology related to environmental protection and waste recycling industries.

Kick-off
A group photo of the Officiating Guests at the Ceremony	Welcome speech from Mr. Ronnie Wong, JP, Chairman of Environmental Campaign Committee
A speech from Mr. Robert Law, JP, Director of Environmental Protection

Trade Show
Exhibitors show their environmental products, services and technology

Seminar Sessions
Moderator and speakers at the Forum	Hundreds of audiences attend the seminar sessions

Meeting Room 601 (Morning Session) Theme: Waste Recycling Industry
Ms. Marina Wong, Member of Hong Kong Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Association
Comprehensive Resources Utilization Industry in China and Guangdong Province Mr. Hu Qingxin, Senior Engineer, Vice President and Secretary General, Guangdong Association of Environmental Protection Industries
Canadian Capabilities in Environmental Protection Industries Mr. Anthony Burger, Consul General, Consulate General of Canada
Present and Future Development of Waste Recycling in Zhongshan Mr. Feng Yu Rong, Director, Zhongshan Environmental Protection Bureau
Government's Support for SMEs Mr. Eugene Fung, Assistant Director-General, Trade and Industry Department
Recovery Park Mr. Terence Tsoi, Senior Environmental Protection Officer, Environmental Protection Department
Business Prospect of HK Environmental Industry in PRC after CEPA Mr. C.M. Lin, General Manager (EMD), Hong Kong Productivity Council

Meeting Room 601 (Afternoon Session) Theme: Recycling Plastic Waste
Mrs. Sandra Mak, Member of Hong Kong Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Association
Prospect in Environmental Protection Industries & Plastic Bottle Recycling Mr. Daniel M. Cheng, President, Hong Kong Environmental Industry Association
Users' Perspectives on Waste Recycling Industries Ms. Connie Lau, Principal Research & Survey Officer, Consumer Council
Recycled Plastic and EPS Mr. Leung Wai On, Managing Director, Waste & Environment Technologies Ltd.
Business Opportunities in Plastic Waste Recovery and Recycling in Hong Kong Ms. Zita Yau, Waste Recycling Manager, Environmental Protection Department

Meeting Rooms 606 to 607 Theme: Construction Materials
Dr. Rebecca Lee, Member of Hong Kong Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Association
Use of Waste Glass for Construction Products Prof. C.S. Poon, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Australian Innovative Solutions in Environmental Management by the Queensland Industry Ms. Angela To, Deputy Commissioner, Queensland Government Trade and Investment Office Hong Kong & South China
Sustainable Development for Local SMEs Recycling Industries Mr. Barry Kwong, Manager - Sustainable Strategies, Business Environment Council
SME Opportunities in Green Building Construction Mr. Lee Kam Shing, Group HS&E Manager, Gammon Skanska Limited

Meeting Room 608 Theme: Rubber Tires Waste and Food Waste
Mrs. Angela Keung, Member of Hong Kong Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Association
Inventive Usage of Recycled Solid Wastes and Scrap Rubber Tires for Civil Engineering Applications Prof. Lee Kin Man, Principal Advisor and CTO, Earth-Link Technology Enterprises Limited
Adding Value to Waste Rubber Tires & Plastics - An Introduction to Recycling Industry Mr. Cheng Wai Ming, Raymond, Director Assistant, Jets Technics Limited
Know How on Food Waste Composting Dr. Jonathan Wong, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University

Special thank is made to Government Logistics Department for the paper on "Green Purchasing of General Commodities":

Green Purchasing of General Commodities by the Government Logistics Department
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