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How can commercial buildings effectively contribute to sustainability and reduce waste?

Posted on by Beverly Sin
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Cornerstone Smart Recycling SmartClassify smart bin isquare

Prominent commercial buildings attract a diverse array of visitors, including shoppers, office workers, and tourists. However, with increased foot traffic comes the challenge of waste management. The recent deployment of smart recycling bins #SmartClassify at #iSquare and #GreatEagleCentre, and SmartClassify #MINI at #KCC Kowloon Commerce Centre, Two Harbour Square and #SinoPlaza signifies a commitment to sustainability within commercial buildings.

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Cornerstone Smart Recycling SmartClassify MINI smart bin SINO Plaza

Option Encouraging Green Practice 🔵🟡🟤🟤🟢
To support #smartcity development, the smart recycling bins are designed to facilitate #self-service recycling by clearly marking disposal options for different materials. By making it easier for individuals to dispose of waste responsibly, these bins encourage a green lifestyle within the #commercial setting. Linked with GREEN$ platform, building occupants are able to #sort recyclable materials according to the clear labelling and visual aids shown on each single compartment, together with sensors monitoring fill levels, transfer real-time information and usage data through IoT network for efficient recyclable collection, automatic recording of the weight of recyclables and GREEN$ points earned.

Green Building Design🌳
Nowadays more commercial buildings are designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials. The addition of smart bins complements these efforts by enhancing overall waste management. By promoting recycling and #green initiatives, buildings could enhance their market appeal and brand value.

Enhancing Urban Green Spaces 🏞️
By reducing litter with proper sorting, the smart recycling bins contribute to a cleaner urban environment. This not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the commercial areas but also illustrates the interconnectedness of people, urban buildings, and space.

#GreenWorkplace #GreenBuilding #multistream #Recycle #SmartClassify #SmartClassifyMINI #Cornerstone #SmartRecycling

Issued on May 07, 2025

 

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RTHK CLIMATE WATCHER: Weather review and expectation / Earthquake risk and landslide management / Circular economy? Industrial circularity?

Posted on by Beverly Sin
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RTHK CLIMATE WATCHER: Weather review and expectation / Earthquake risk and landslide management / Circular economy? Industrial circularity?

What specific reuse, recycling, and repurpose initiatives were mentioned during the radio live broadcast program #climatewatcher last weekend? 📻

During the airtime, our founder Lawson Lau share insights that included the use of #smartbins in the community, which are now easily accessible for public recycling. He also emphasized the importance of shifting from disposable to #reusable items, by encouraging the use of reusable products, we could minimize our reliance on single-use plastics and highlighting how this transition can significantly reduce waste ♻️

Lawson together addressed the critical issue of EV #batteryrecycling. As electric vehicles become more prevalent, effective recycling processes are essential to manage the lifecycle of batteries. This not only helps recover valuable materials but also reduces environmental impact 🚙

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RTHK CLIMATE WATCHER: Weather review and expectation / Earthquake risk and landslide management / Circular economy? Industrial circularity?

Tune in and listen here: https://lnkd.in/girpKvEb

#CircularEconomy #RTHK #Cornerstone #SmartRecycling

Issued on April 14, 2025

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GREEN$ x MoneyBack Point Conversion boosts recycling appeal

Posted on by Beverly Sin
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Cornerstone Smart Recycling GREEN@TUEN MUN

/REPOST from The Government Press Releases/

To enhance the attractiveness of the GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme (GREEN$ ePIS) and to encourage the public to use the Environmental Protection Department (EPD)’s community recycling facilities to participate in recycling, the GREEN$ ePIS introduced a new electronic redemption option in February last year, allowing participants to convert their GREEN$ Points for a wider variety of electronic rewards. Recently, the programme has been further expanded to include the conversion of GREEN$ Points into e-points on the retail reward platform MoneyBack.

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GREEN$ x MoneyBack Point Conversion boosts recycling appeal

Mr Cheng said, “The gift redemption of GREEN$ ePIS is keeping pace with the times and is gradually transitioning into a digital form. In addition to rewards such as MTR tickets and local eco-tours, members of the public can now convert GREEN$ Points to MoneyBack e-points with the GREEN$ mobile app anytime and anywhere, allowing them to redeem gifts freely at more than 500 supermarkets and retail stores in the territory. This new electronic redemption option has been well received by members of the public since its trial launch last December, and is expected to encourage greater public participation in recycling, further strengthening the green culture of waste reduction and recycling in Hong Kong.”

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GREEN$ x MoneyBack Point Conversion boosts recycling appeal

The EPD first launched the Recycling Stations project in 2015, and currently there are 12 Recycling Stations across Hong Kong. Besides providing community recycling services, the Recycling Stations also serve to instil a green lifestyle within the community through public education and environmental activities. To support the MTR Tuen Mun South Extension project, GREEN@TUEN MUN was relocated from the original site on Tuen Yee Street to the new location on Lung Chak Road, where it commenced operation on March 19.

To read more, please visit and reference to the link from The Government Press Releases:GREEN$ x MoneyBack Point Conversion boosts recycling appeal

Issued on April 10, 2025

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Cornerstone Smart Recycling GREEN@TUEN MUN
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Cornerstone Smart Recycling GREEN@TUEN MUN
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Cornerstone Smart Recycling GREEN@TUEN MUN
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Cornerstone Smart Recycling GREEN@TUEN MUN
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Cornerstone Smart Recycling GREEN@TUEN MUN

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Interconnectedness of green lifestyles, recycling initiatives, parks, people and nature in urban areas

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Cornerstone Smart Recycling SmartClassify MINI smart bin Go park sai sha

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Signature Park serves as a vital green space in the urban landscape, providing residents around and visitors with recreational opportunities and a connection to nature. However, like many urban parks, it faces challenges related to waste management and littering. The recent deployment of smart bins SmartClassify #MINI at #GOPARK Sai Sha marks a significant advancement in promoting sustainability within urban environments.

Real-time monitoring fill level
When comparing smart recycling bins to traditional ones, key differences highlight the advantages of the modern approach. Traditional bins often face overflow or underutilization due to a lack of #realtime monitoring. In contrast, smart bins are able to #track fill levels, feature LED indicators that visually display different fill levels, guiding users on when to use the bin, and allowing for optimized collection schedules.

Green and Active Living
Engaging in nature-based sports like cycling or running enhances both our physical well-being and appreciation for the environment. For developers and organizers sports events prioritizing sustainability boost participation and satisfaction. At Cornerstone, we proudly support these initiatives by driving innovation in waste management and empowering individuals to make sustainable choices. Our #smartbins MINI are designed to make recycling easy and #accessible, even for those in the midst of their sports activities.

Stop by and experience our smart recycling bins firsthand when you’re in the area. Even in the midst of your sports activities, every small action counts—disposing #recyclable into our smart bins might seem simple, but collectively, it leads to significant positive impacts over time, particularly in urban settings where space and resources are often limited.

Issued on April 08, 2025

 

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Hang Seng Bank x HKFYG’s “Seek Our Ways” Ideation Programme “Leaders’ Dialogue”

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Hang Seng Bank x HKFYG’s “Seek Our Ways” Ideation Programme “Leaders’ Dialogue”
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Hang Seng Bank x HKFYG’s “Seek Our Ways” Ideation Programme “Leaders’ Dialogue”

#SeekOurWays

Thanks to Hang Seng Bank, HKFYG, The HKFYG Leadership Institute for inviting our Executive Director Lawson Lau to take part in the Dialogues with Industry Leaders session last weekend at the #mills.

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Hang Seng Bank x HKFYG’s “Seek Our Ways” Ideation Programme “Leaders’ Dialogue”

Echoing the SOW program focus on one of the key social themes “Environment and Sustainable Development”, together with other panelists on the stage, we provide insights to the secondary and tertiary students not limited to entrepreneurship, partnership, circular economy and green-tech development.

Young people shape their futures. Their boundless creativity and potential are believed to be the catalysts for social and environmental change in Hong Kong.

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Hang Seng Bank x HKFYG’s “Seek Our Ways” Ideation Programme “Leaders’ Dialogue”

Photos credit to #HKFYG team.

#Cornerstone #SmartRecycling #GreenCommunity #CommunityConnect #YouthEmpowerment #SocialInnovation

Issued on March 11, 2025

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30・50 Food Smart Partnership Programme

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Credits：30・50 Food Smart Partnership Programme

30・50 Food Smart Partnership Programme

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Recap from last Friday, Cornerstone had the privilege of participating as a sponsor at the Food Smart Partnership Programme! Having attended this impactful event for the fourth year, this year our booth showcased the latest development on the #ReusableContainer #ReturnStation, and with the enhancement, we engage with many passionate individuals committed to sustainability 🌱

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Reusable Tableware Return Station

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

✨Engaging Conversations – We connected with attendees eager to learn about reducing #foodwaste, promoting a #circular economy and #reusability.

✨Interactive Demonstrations – Visitors experienced our return station firsthand, seeing just how easy it is to make #lowcarbon choices.

Check out more reuse and smart recycling solutions:
https://www.cstsr.com.hk

#FSPP #Sustainability #FoodSmart #Reuse #Recycle #RVM #CommunityEngagement #GreenLifestyle #Cornerstone

Issued on December 13, 2024

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Contractors taste success over food-waste recycling

Posted on by Florence Lee

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Collection of food waste in Hong Kong has surged by 70 percent, reaching 300 tonnes daily, following the installation of 740 smart recycling bins by the Environmental Protection Department in public rental housing estates as of July.

The contractors responsible for these bins have equipped them with advanced features, including disinfection, deodorization and pest control systems, ensuring high hygiene standards.

The bins are also connected to a big-data platform for effective monitoring.

Lawson Lau Wai-yan, executive director of Cornerstone, said each smart recycling bin is linked to the big-data platform, which monitors food waste trends across different estates.

“This data can help analyze residents’ recycling habits and participation rates, aiding in the effective planning of food-waste initiatives,” he said.

To enhance the bins’ stability and longevity, the contractor plans to periodically upgrade the units by installing new antennas and replacing aging components.

A cleaner at Tak Long Estate in Kowloon City said many residents have taken to regular food waste recycling since the bins were introduced.

The estate currently has eight smart recycling bins, and the cleaner said the team is familiar with residents’ recycling patterns, ensuring that bins are seldom overfull.

“Residents understand the recycling rules well; they know that raw, cooked, leftover or spoiled food can be recycled, while items with excessive moisture, disposable tableware and lunch boxes should not be placed in the bins,” she said.

To maintain hygiene, cleaners regularly sanitize the edges of the bins with bleach and replenish hand sanitizer and deodorant.

The government’s food waste smart recycling bins come from various contractors with distinct designs.

Citizens are encouraged to recognize the bins by their fishbone pattern and the Environmental Protection Department’s logo.

 

To read more, please visit and reference to the link from THE STANDARD: Contractors taste success over food-waste recycling.

Issued on Sept 09, 2024

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Hong Kong lawmakers urge wider distribution of food waste collection bins

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/ REPOST from SCMP/

Lawmakers and a scholar have urged Hong Kong authorities to expand the distribution of collection bins for food scraps to cover all districts and residential estates, as the government ramps up publicity over a waste-charging scheme postponed amid public confusion.

The department said 100 public housing estates would welcome the first batch before February 10, ahead of the waste-charging scheme’s introduction on August 1. Authorities also aimed to install another 100 bins at 30 private housing estates.

Authorities procure food waste bins and cover the related rental expenses, including repair and maintenance fees as part of the initiative. One smart bin is allocated for every 500 households, while a maximum of 20 bins can be granted to a private housing estate.

Leung urged the government to take “proactive steps” to promote the offer, noting that six districts, including Wan Chai, Central and Western, and Southern, did not currently have official food recycling bins.

 

To read more, please visit and reference to the link from SCMP.

Issued on Jan 25, 2024

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Hong Kong lacks food waste bins in eco-friendly push

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/REPOST from The Standard/

Official data showed that only 449 Smart Food Waste Bins were installed across the city as of mid-December last year, serving approximately 1,000 buildings. There are no smart recycling bins in Wan Chai District and Yau Tsim Mong District, while all private estates in Central and Western District, Southern District, Sham Shui Po, and Tai Po also lack such facilities.

The Environmental Protection Department previously announced that Smart Food Waste Bins would be installed in all public housing estates within this year to collect food waste. As for private housing courts, subsidy schemes are available to help them install food waste collection facilities.

To read more, please visit and reference to the link from The Standard.

Issued on Jan 24, 2024

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MTR joins hands with foodpanda HK and WWF to promote plastic reduction

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/REPOST from Marketing Interactive/

Starting 12 December 2023, the reusable food-container self-service lending and collection machines are ready for public use at Level 1 at Hong Kong Station, while the reusable food-container can also be returned to nine other designated collection points, including the World-Wide House and Admiralty Centre. One more collection point is planned for Sai Ying Pun Station, and it will become available in the first quarter of 2024.  

This tripartite collaboration will last until at least July 2024, while involved partners will review its effectiveness to explore further opportunities for collaboration, according to the statement. 

To read more, please visit and reference to the link from Marketing Interactive.

Issued on Dec 13, 2023

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