Y· PARK, is located in Tsang Tsui, Tuen Mun and adjacent to West New Territories (WENT) Landfill. Its aim is to promote the recycling of yard waste into useful materials, reducing disposal at landfills and relevant carbon emissions, realising “zero landfill” and facilitating carbon neutrality in the long run.
It is equipped with various installations, including wood shredders, wood cutting machines, a drying and sterilisation unit etc., which can transform suitable yard waste into various useful materials such as wood boards, wood beams, wood chips and sawdust etc.
Through this visit, you will know more about the recycling of yard waste and how to transfer waste into useful materials.
Schedule:
1:15 – 1:25pm Registration at VCity, Tuen Mun (Shuttle bus will leave at 1:25pm sharp)
2:00 – 3:25pm Visit at Y· PARK (Group tour by Y· PARK staff)
- Resources centre
- Upcycling showroom
- Production shed
- Courtyard and leisure area
- Q&A
3:25 – 5:00pm Hands-on woodworking experience, Group photo
5:30pm VCity, Tuen Mun
Venue: EPD Y· PARK. Assembly at VCity, Tuen Mun.
Language: Cantonese
No. of attendees: 20 (first come first serve), assign to the waiting list when full.
Fee: HK$100 for EMAHK current members. HK$200 for EMAHK current member with 1 friend, HK$250 for 1 non-member.
Register HERE.
Notes:
- A 3-hour CPD Certificate will be awarded to attendees.
- Applicants make sure their email addresses and phone no. are functional.
- Priority will be given to EMAHK current members.
- Fees paid and places allocated are not transferable. No refund is provided unless the event is cancelled by EMAHK.
- All visitors should meet the Vaccine Pass requirements in LeaveHomeSafe App. The arrangement shall be subject to the latest announcement from the Government of HKSAR.
- There is no parking available at Y· PARK.
- A shuttle bus is arranged between VCity and Y· PARK. No other stop is available.
