Science Public Lecture: From Awareness to Action: Tackling Plastic Pollution and Building a Sustainable Future

Date & Time: April 11, 2024 (Thursday) | 5:30 pm (HKT)

Venue: CYPP4, LG1/F, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building, Main Campus, HKU ( Map )

Speaker: Dr Christelle A NOT
Senior Lecturer at the Department of Earth Sciences and Swire Institute of Marine Science of The University of Hong Kong

The issue of plastic pollution has been gaining increasing attention in recent years, and for good reason. Plastics are ubiquitous in our daily lives and have become a major environmental concern due to their persistence in the environment and harmful effects on wildlife and human health. In Hong Kong, plastic pollution is a significant issue, with alarming levels of plastic waste being generated and discarded each year. During this lecture, we will explore the state of plastic pollution in Hong Kong, the sources of plastic waste, and the impact on wildlife. We will also look at the government’s actions, such as the ban on single-use plastic items starting on April 22^nd and the Municipal Solid Waste Charging scheme, which will be implemented in the summer of 2024, to address the problem. The lecture will also highlight the importance of individual actions and how everyone can play a role in reducing plastic waste and promoting a more sustainable future.

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Speaker Dr Christelle A NOT

Senior Lecturer at the Department of Earth Sciences and Swire Institute of Marine Science of The University of Hong Kong

After having worked in Canada, Japan and Germany, Dr Christelle Not is now a senior lecturer at the Department of Earth Sciences and Swire Institute of Marine Science of The University of Hong Kong. She conducts interdisciplinary research that focuses on the human impact on Oceans and Climate. She has published more than 40 research publications in leading international journals. Her work has led to policy change in Hong Kong and wide-ranging public engagement. Dr Not is dedicated to enhancing the impact of her work in society, and she is closely collaborating with NGOs and corporations on topics such as sustainability and climate education. She has also been invited on numerous occasions to share her research with government departments, the private sector, NGOs, schools, and the public on all matters concerning climate change and plastic pollution.

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