The VTC’s strategy for waste reduction across its campuses encompasses diverse initiatives to nurture a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship. A dedicated task force steers and oversees these waste management initiatives. Waste Reduction Funded by the Environmental Campaign Committee, the programme has benefited more than 20 campuses with enhanced waste separation and management facilities. Promoting Source Separation of Waste VTC SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023-2024 12 To reduce the generation of waste throughout the life-cycle of VTC buildings, consultants and contractors engaged in building projects are required to retain and maximise the use of existing structure and materials on site, and use building materials certified as environmentally sustainable or with high recyclable content. Building Construction Waste Reduction Plastic-free Solutions In addressing single-use plastic disposal, the VTC installed Reverse Vending Machines for plastic bottle recycling. Smart water dispensers were introduced across campuses and filtered drinking water taps were installed in the T Hotel. In addition, a rental system for reusable containers at SHINE Café will be implemented. The VTC has adopted multiple waste management initiatives to tackle a variety of waste streams across campuses, following the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle. Waste Management Initiatives Solid Waste Management In a major step to reduce the volume of food waste, a processing system custom-developed for the Hotel and Tourism Institute, the Chinese Culinary Institute and the International Culinary Institute is under construction. Other VTC sites are exploring the adoption of small-scale food waste decomposers, with smart compactor bins to optimise waste storage. Education and Social Engagement Environmental Targets and Performance Outlook Pathway to Environmental and Sustainable Development Awards and Recognitions Message from Executive Director Carbon Reduction in Action Outcomes after 6-month trial Waste disposal -75% by weight Recyclables collected +24% by weight Mock MSW charge -61% in cost Funded by the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) in preparation for the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Charging Scheme, this trial aimed to enhance waste management practices and promote behavioural change to support more sustainable waste disposal across VTC’s campuses. Commenced in March 2023 at IVE (Chai Wan), IVE (Kwai Chung), Youth College (YC) (Kwai Fong) and YC (Yeo Chei Man), the trial was subsequently expanded to four more sites to further increase awareness in the community. Waste Separation Trial for Waste Charging Waste Separation Trial knowledge-sharing session
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