JC SMART - Scientific Methods for Achieving Reduction Targets
Hong Kong produces more than 10,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day. Preventing all this waste from clogging up the city requires the concerted effort of all sectors of society. In particular, the involvement of the educational community is crucial.
"JC SMART - Scientific Methods for Achieving Reduction Targets" was launched in July 2024 and is set to run for three years. The programme aims to provide full support to schools in promoting waste reduction education through the three aspects of campus waste audit, support for teachers, and student participation. The goal is to encourage students to practice sustainable living, nurturing them to become responsible green citizens that work together to build a "Green Zero-Waste Hong Kong".
This programme is the first large-scale waste audit of primary and secondary schools. It aims to collect waste composition data from nearly 300 schools, with the goal of formulating more targeted waste reduction strategies for the educational community to achieve better waste reduction outcomes in the long term.
Multiple on-campus lectures, workshops, and visits will be organised throughout the year to provide students with diverse learning experiences, through which they may acquire a comprehensive understanding of the issue of waste and learn about sustainable living.
Throughout the year, workshops and trainings on various topics will be held to allow teachers to explore how to integrate “waste reduction” into different teaching areas. For the first time, on an appointment basis, dedicated on-campus training is provided to fully support teachers in promoting waste reduction education.
On the 30th of March every year, in conjunction with the “International Day of Zero Waste” of the United Nations, Hong Kong students will come together with the global community in a joint effort to address the issue of waste!
Specifically designed to align with different learning areas and disciplines in primary and secondary schools, it offers various suggestions for waste reduction teaching activities, helping teachers to easily integrate “waste issues” into their daily teaching.
Ten pilot schools will test different food waste reduction solutions, playing a positive role in demonstrating how the educational community can address the food waste issue.
