Sustainability
- Food Waste Recycling Collection Point
To promote sustainability and enhance recycling efficiency on campus, CDMO has successfully applied the Food Waste Recycling Schemes from Environmental Protection Department (EPD) at HSUHK. The food waste collected through the recycling bins will be delivered to the Government’s treatment facilities for turning into electricity and compost.
2. Food and Furniture Donation
The food and furniture donations, made in partnership with Food Angel and Sustainable Office Solutions Ltd, provided resources to those in need while reducing waste by redistributing consumable food and furniture to the necessary stakeholders.
3. Beautification work on 6/F, corridor of M Building
Potted plants have been placed i at the 6th floor of the M building as a trial to beautify our surroundings. These plants help to create a more inviting atmosphere and bring a touch of greenery to the area. CDMO will extend this project further after the completion of the abovesaid M Building Improvement Project.
4. Planting of Seasonal Flowers in various campus locations
To enhance the vibrant ambiance of our campus, CDMO schedules to plant diverse seasonal flowers across various locations, each carefully selected to bloom brilliantly throughout the year. In spring, the Belgian Azalea 比利時杜鵑will burst into colorful displays, welcoming the season with its vivid hues. During summer, the delicate blue and white blossoms of Plumbago auriculata 藍雪花will add a refreshing charm to sunlit spaces. As fall arrives, the golden brilliance of Allamanda cathartica 軟枝黃蟬and the subtle elegance of Galphimia glauca 金英will create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Finally, in winter, the resilient and striking Japanese camellia 山茶花 will bring timeless beauty to the campus with its rich, evergreen blooms.
Near car entrance of Lee Shau Kee Complex (B)
Spring Flowers – Belgian Azalea 比利時杜鵑
Near Lo Hui Kit San Building (N)
Summer Flowers – Plumbago auriculata 藍雪花
Near Lee Quo Wei Academic Building (D)
Fall Flowers – Allamanda cathartica軟枝黃蟬and Galphimia glauca金英
Near S H Ho Academic Building (A)
Winter Flowers – Japanese camellia 山茶花
In addition, numerous clusters of brilliant golden inflorescences of the Tabebuia chrysantha (黃花風鈴木) dangle from the branch tips behind Old Hall, creating a breathtaking, radiant display. numerous clusters of golden inflorescences hang from the tips of the branches, creating a splendid display. The entire tree is beautifully adorned with flowers that paint the landscape in shades of gold. Feel free to take a photo!
5. Campus Eco Tour Training for visually impaired individuals
Student Affairs Office organised a training session and invited CDMO Senior Arborist to introduce the flora and fauna around the campus on 12 February 2026 to students. Following the training, students will lead an eco tour of the campus for visually impaired individuals scheduled in mid-March 2026.
6. Campus Eco Tour for students and staff
CDMO Senior Arborist led a campus eco tour for students and staff around the main campus on 18 November 2025 to deepen understanding of the campus greenery, where he introduced various trees and shrubs, as well as the processes of composting and organic farming. During the tour, he also shared amusing facts about the birds and insects found around the campus.
7. Grey Water Reuse
The grey water reuse system has been successfully installed in both M Building and HSUHK Jockey Club Residential Colleges enabling efficient collection and reuse of water for plant irrigation. From the activation of the system through February 2026, a total of 29,563 gallons of greywater had been carefully collected and beneficially reused to irrigate plants across the buildings. This sustainable practice not only conserves precious freshwater resources but also supplies mild nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to support healthier plant growth and greener landscapes.
8.Awards and Achievement
a. BEAM Plus Final Platinum and Green Building Award Finalist Recognition
Creative Humanities Hub received the BEAM Plus (2.0) Final Platinum rating under BEAM Plus NB V2.0 from the Hong Kong Green Building Council. A commemorative plaque was presented to the University and unveiled on campus in late January 2026 to mark this achievement.
Creative Humanities Hub was also selected as a “Finalist” in the Green Building Award 2025, under the category “New Buildings: Completed Project – Institutional”.
b. Smart Energy Award – Energy Management Award
HSUHK won the Energy Management Award under the “Smart Energy Award 2025” by CLP Power Hong Kong Limited. The award was presented to HSUHK on 24 October 2025.
c. iRecycle Sustainability Award – Diamond Award
HSUHK won the Diamond Award under the “iRecycle Sustainability Award” by iRecycle Charity Foundation. The award was presented to HSUHK on 24 October 2025.
d. Wastewi$e Certificate – Excellent Level
By incorporating food donation and green procurement, such as purchasing paper products with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) content, we have improved waste management from ‘Good’ level to ‘Excellent’ level, under the “Wastewi$e Certificate”, granted by the Environmental Campaign Committee.
