Hong Kong generated around 70,000 tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment annually with approximately 21.7 kg per capita, which is the highest amount found in Asia. E-waste contains toxic substances that could be a hazard to human beings and the environment if not properly treated or disposed of.
Some European and western countries are taking various strategies to reduce disposal amounts by adopting financial incentives and legislative instruments, such as tax deduction for repairing electronic appliances. In Hong Kong, the Producer Responsibility Scheme on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WPRS) has been fully implemented and eight types of Regulated Electrical Equipment (REE) will be sent to the WEEE·Park for recycling. However, recycling is not the only answer to the e-waste crisis. There are alternatives to throwing away items or recycling — we can repair.
The “Found in Repair” team is formed by two students from HKU MSc in Environmental Management. They will introduce the problem of e-waste disposal and various policies in foreign countries and in Hong Kong. They also invite retired repair specialists to share routine maintenance tips of electronic appliances and demonstrate basic repairing skills in the workshop.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS.
Please Note:
- This sharing will be conducted in CANTONESE.
- This event will be held via Zoom. The access link will be sent to all registered participants one day before the event.
- 1-hour CPD e-certificate will be issued to members of EMAHK and supporting organization. (Registration name should be same as the name shown in Zoom otherwise no record can be taken).
- A pre-workshop and post-workshop questionnaires will be conducted to collect information on e-waste disposal behavior of participants and the mindset change towards repairing after the workshop.
Date: 20 March 2021 (Sat)
Time: 13:20 – 16:00
Mode: Online via ZOOM
Number of participants: max. 100
Objectives:
- To reduce e-waste generation by empowering participants to acquire knowledge of the fundamental repair and maintenance skills; &
- To exchange ideas on reducing e-waste in Hong Kong
Rundown:
13:20 – 13:45 Registration
13:45 – 13:55 Introduction of Repair Cafe Project and Community Leap
13:55 – 14:15 Talk on e-waste problem in Hong Kong and relevant policies
14:15 – 15:15 Tutorial on power plug fixing up & fan maintenance
15:15 – 15:55 Exchange session
15:55 – 16:00 Q&A
Enquiry: kenneth.chan@emahk.org
For registration, please access the below link: https://app.glueup.com/event/found-in-repair-electronic-appliance-repairing-online-workshop-33154/