Repairing the Planet: Small Fixes, Big Changes
Audrey Ting (saaudreyting@ust.hk)
[This event is co-organized by HKUST Connect and the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies]
[This is a talk in Gear Up Training Series (GUTS)]
What can you do to help reduce wastage in Hong Kong? Household Electronics Reborn (HER) offers services and training on repairing small electronic appliances (SEA) to give them a "second life." Mr. Peter Pang, Ambassador of Household Electronics Reborn (HER), will speak on the SEA wastage problem in Hong Kong and how HER has been playing a vital role in resource circulation and promoting sustainability. Additionally, Mr. Pang will share a Social Impact Analysis of HER. Together, we will explore how to build a more sustainable environment and community. Join us to learn how you can make big changes with small fixes!
Mr Peter Pang, Ambassador - Charities Engagement and Education, HER Group
Peter Pang is currently the Group Business Director of HK Asia Network Security Technology Ltd. Previously, Peter was Co-Owner and Associate Director of Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKSE 1310), and Business Development Director of Y5Zone Hong Kong.
With over 30 years of experience in ICT sector, Peter has solid experience and people network in this industry. Peter is the founder and ex-Chairman of The I.T. People Association of Hong Kong (ITPA), ITPA is a non-profit organization makes up by a group of like-minded IT professional people in the I.T. Industry to unite the industry elite to provide services to the members and effectively safeguard the interests of practitioners and promote IT industry development in China & Hong Kong. He is actively participating in many ICT related associations and get involved to a number of social responsibilities roles.
Remarks:
- To avoid interruption and hindering the progress of the session, facilitators may not admit new participants who are late for more than 10 minutes.
- [HMAW1905] This is a recognized event in the “Self-directed Experience” component of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.25 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 minutes.