Powered by Purpose: Sustainability In Action!
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Ours is an impact-driven community when it comes to green practices, as the recent ESG Discovery Fair goes to show
PHOTOS BY Andrew Spires & courtesy of DBSML
Discovery Bay, as one of Hong Kong’s ‘eco-friendly towns’, consistently promotes sustainability within the community. Residents don’t have to venture far from home to recycle not only paper, plastic and metal, but liquid car tons, glass and food waste, and there are numerous forward-thinking initiatives in place that encourage us to live greener together.
“DB has been a pioneer in environmental protection since the 1990s and has since expanded its focus to encompass a broader spectrum of sustainability,” opens Ernest Lee, Assistant General Manager of Discover y Bay Ser vices Management Ltd (DBSML), aka City Management (CM).
“CM remains committed to advancing ESG development across our community by adopting innovative environmental technologies, fostering close partnerships with community stakeholders, and implementing strong governance initiatives,” he adds. “Through collaboration with these stakeholders, DB continues to lead local residential standards in sustainability, as proudly demonstrated by the awards we have received over the years.”
One such sustainability leadership venture, the ESG Discovery Fair, organised by DBSML, successfully took place on February 28 in DB South Plaza with a focus on supportable eco-friendly living. The aim was to enhance residents’ awareness of and participation in sustainable development, whilst encouraging them to come together and have some fun.
This year, CM was proud to welcome a diverse range of exhibitors and performance groups – from government departments, social enterprises and non-governmental organisations to public institutions and environmental service providers – each making a meaningful impact in areas such as climate education, fair trade, sustainable fashion, food-waste reduction and community care. Their participation underscored the collective effort to drive real change.
The day’s activities were rich and varied, with over 40 unique booths in place providing information on everything from upcycling to energy conservation and ecology. There was a special emphasis on recycling services ( Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and used sports shoe collection points), innovative green products and well-established community-wide initiatives, such as the DB Food Waste Collection Scheme, DB Family Farm Project and Green DBers Programme.
Community engagement was also high with residents and stakeholders getting on stage to provide stirring song and dance performances throughout the afternoon. In addition to educational exhibits, there were fun-focused interactive game booths and experiential workshops. In providing DB residents and visitors with an enjoyable experience, the event also encouraged a deeper understanding of the community’s achievements in creating a greener and more harmonious living environment.
At the end of the day, every small step taken by each individual makes a difference. In line with this spirit, and following an impressive fencing demonstration by students and alumni of S.K.H. Wei Lun Primary School, CM donated the fencing piste used on the day to the school to extend the board’s life and facilitate sports training.
“Education is the key to environmental protection and, going forward, the annual ESG Discovery Fair will continue to serve an educational purpose for all,” Ernest concludes.
