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1 HKU LL.M. in Arbitration & Dispute Resolution The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law Environmental Conflict Resolution HONG KONG S WASTE MANAGEMENT DEBATE Principal and Mediator, Interplay Resolutions Wednesday, 5 th June, 2013, 2:00 5:00 pm Hong Kong Stock Exchange Auditorium Please join us for the second in a series of environmental conflict resolution forums, aimed at bringing about fresh thinking in creating solutions between stakeholders, on issues that are important to Hong Kong. With the government s HK$30bn commitment to solve the pending landfill crisis comes a number of options which can impact the amount of waste that would ordinarily be sent to landfills. These solutions include incineration, reduction, improved recycling and new re-use or fuel options which will bring opportunities for jobs, innovation and improvements. This discussion will be focused on one of the pieces of the waste puzzle, and which has stakeholder interests which are both pro and con for the issue. It will be mediated by a professional in conflict resolution, and allow the Hong Kong community to be involved in a working discussion where possible solutions can be shown to be created by a mediated process. Conflict resolution methods are currently used in many countries, but are fairly new to Hong Kong. This forum is meant to inspire debate and thinking, and hopefully open some new doors to moving ahead on issues where everyone can be benefactors. This is the second in a series of Environmental Conflict Resolution events jointly organized by the HKU LL.M. in Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Program and Ocean Recovery Alliance. This event is timed to coordinate with the Plasticity Forum, to be held on June 6 th at the Asia Society. for more information, please see Please Phelane Tsang at phelane@hku.hk to reserve a place at this lecture

Wednesday, 5 th June, 2013, 2:00 5:00 pm Hong Kong Stock Exchange Auditorium Please join us for the second in a series of environmental conflict resolution forums, aimed at bringing about fresh

3 Join us for a big discussion about the future of plastic. Are you in a position to make a difference in how plastic is designed, used or reused? If you are, and have questions or solutions, then THIS IS YOUR EVENT. Venue:

4 2nd Annual Plasticity Forum June 6 th, 2013 Asia Society, Hong Kong Following on from its tremendous success at the RIO+20 Earth Summit last year, Plasticity is back. Serving up sustainable, innovative solutions related to the use of plastic, Plasticity 2013 showcases market opportunities for transforming plastic waste into a valuable resource. Plastic A Wasted Opportunity It s versatile, it s cheap, and it s incredibly convenient. Yet despite being designed to throw away, plastic simply doesn t go away. Every year, more than 260 million tons of plastic is produced globally, yet estimates suggest that only 10% each year is actually recycled. This untapped resource presents enormous potential for a lucrative leap in waste capture and management, nextgeneration packaging design and sustainable branding. Plasticity 2013 shares ways to harness this material in new ways, both pre and post consumer use. Discussions will focus on design, materials, innovations, re-use, and waste reduction.

Plastic A Wasted Opportunity It s versatile, it s cheap, and it s incredibly convenient. Yet despite being designed to throw away, plastic simply doesn t go away.

5 Plasticity 2013: The Event June 6 th, am 5:30pm, Asia Society, Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, HK Bringing together leading practitioners from plastic supply chains, design, bio-materials, procurement, and post-consumer waste management in a one-day conference, Plasticity 2013 delivers an innovation-packed agenda, addressing key issues such as: Measuring, managing and waste reduction Transforming waste streams into revenue streams Design opportunities in packaging and product development Plastic waste-to-power solutions Investor support and brand image with efficient plastic management Innovations in reducing the impact of plastic waste Don t miss your chance to join over 200 innovators, sustainable brand leaders, educators, think tanks, government agencies and NGOs at this unique event. Hear from Mike Biddle of MBA Polymers, winner of the 2012 Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Business, Christine Loh, Under Secretary for the Environment of the Hong Kong SAR, Phil King of Method, and a variety of industry specialists who are offering big opportunities in this space.

6 Extra Events June 5 th, 2:00pm-5:00pm, HK Stock Exchange Auditorium Join us for a conflict resolution seminar, in coordination with HK University, on waste management options for Hong Kong and incineration. June 7 th, China visit to MBA Polymer s recycling facility Visit one of China s most advanced plastic recycling/sorting facilities (MBA Polymers), just one-hour ferry ride from Hong Kong. This tour will include lunch, and potentially a visit to another factory afterwards. Walking away empty handed would be a wasted opportunity. Plasticity 2013 provides exclusive post-event networking cocktails on the terrace of the iconic Asia Centre, where you can exchange cards with private and public sector sustainability thought leaders and practitioners. Last years event at Rio20+ attracted key plastics decision-makers, influencers and innovators from Coca Cola, Braskem, Arup, UNEP, alongside a host of government agencies and NGOs. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact: info@plasticityforum.com 3 good reasons to not miss this event: Participation in establishing industry guidelines and benchmarks Invaluable insight into plastic waste management methods and wasteto-revenue opportunities Innovations in design, re-use and new materials

June 7 th, China visit to MBA Polymer s recycling facility Visit one of China s most advanced plastic recycling/sorting facilities (MBA Polymers), just one-hour ferry ride from Hong Kong.

7 Hotel ICON s special offer for Plasticity Forum 2013 participants: If you are travelling from overseas, check out the special offer we have arranged with the near-by Hotel ICON ( just across the harbor, one of the most stylish contemporary hotels in Hong Kong, voted Top 25 Luxury Hotels in China Traveller s Choice Hotel ICON is offering a special discounted rate of HK$1,980 per room per night (25% off) for their ICON 36 City rooms for 4-8 June Please contact Reservation via book@hotel-icon.com or (852) to make your reservations. Please quote Plasticity Forum in order to enjoy the special room rate. Rooms are available on a first-come-first served basis, so book early!

Hotel ICON is offering a special discounted rate of HK$1,980 per room per night (25% off) for their ICON 36 City rooms for 4-8 June 2013.

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