O · PARK1, the first organic resources recovery centre, locating at Siu Ho Wan of North Lantau adopts anaerobic digestion technology to convert food waste into biogas (a source of renewable energy similar to natural gas) for electricity generation whilst the residues from the process can be produced as compost for landscaping and agriculture use. O · PARK1 is capable of handling 200 tonnes of food waste per day. (Source: https://www.opark.gov.hk/en/index.php)

Participants will visit the facilities in the park through a guided tour, and also learn more about the process of turning food waste to energy.  ALL NA students and staff are welcome.

Date: 19 November 2023 (Sun)
Time: 10:20am – 14:00pm (Visit Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm)
Location: O · PARK1 (Siu Ho Wan, North Lantau)
*Shuttle bus is provided to and from CUHK and O · PARK1
Gathering time: 10:20am
Gathering place: CUHK bus stop (down the University Station), see location
Fee: Free of charge for New Asia students and staff
(The event will be conducted in Cantonese)

Registration:
Please complete the online registration on or before 14 November 2023.
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13677145

Enquiry: Mr. Jack Wong of the Dean of Students’ Office (Tel: 3943-1690; Email: jackwong@cuhk.edu.hk) or Miss Angela Leung, Dean of Students’ Office (Tel: 3943-9589; Email: angelaleung@cuhk.edu.hk).