Bug Wars against Food Waste

 

In Hong Kong, food waste accounts for around 30% of all municipal solid waste, and a large volume is disposed of in landfill every day. This is directly contributing to climate change. How can we reduce food waste in an organic way on campus, in particular in student hostels?

 

You are cordially invited to attend the Kick-off Ceremony of "Bug Wars against Food Waste" Project co-organized by the Science Unit, Office of the Comptroller, Office of Service-Learning and Office of Student Affairs to learn new ideas for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals no. 2 Zero Hunger, no. 13 Climate Action and no. 17 Partnership for the Goals. This project is an exciting idea and innovative initiative to tackle the challenge of food waste at Lingnan University. It suggests using Black Soldier Flies to convert food waste into fertilizers which will contribute to the overall reduction of municipal solid waste.

 

Event Details 

Event Title	:	Kick-off Ceremony of "Bug Wars against Food Waste"
Date	:	27 March 2023 (Monday)
Time	:	2:30pm-3:30pm
Venue	:	Kin Sun Square (Skylight)

 

Event Rundown

2:30-2:35 Kick-start
2:35-2:40 Welcoming Remarks by Prof Leonard K CHENG
2:40-2:45 Project Introduction by Prof Jonathan FONG
2:45-2:50 Community Partner Sharing by A Plastic Ocean Foundation
2:50-2:55 Kick-off Ceremony
2:55-3:00 Low Carbon Ambassadors Appointment Ceremony
3:00-3:10 Sharing Session: Ecology of Black Soldier Flies 
3:10-3:25 Experiential Learning Session for students (Feeding Black Soldier Flies!)
3:25-3:30 Recruitment of Low Carbon Ambassadors

 
Staff and Students are welcome to sign up as Low Carbon Ambassadors at the event to collect food waste and assist in feeding black soldier flies on campus. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms Nans Leung at 26167365 or [email protected].
 
Let’s reduce food waste and act sustainably!