Building a More Sustainable Campus Together: Our Partnership with Hip Hing Construction

The Sustainability/Net-Zero office have been working closely with Hip Hing Construction, the contractor building our medical school, to amplify our collective sustainability impact. Through knowledge sharing and joint initiatives, we are exploring new ways to reduce waste and support the community. 

We recently took part in a waste reduction sharing session organised by Hip Hing Construction to mark the launch of a one-month pilot extending the Lunchbox lending programme to its on-site office. During the session, we introduced the University’s sustainability work, highlighting our efforts to reduce disposable packaging on campus, improve recycling and promote reuse. 

Hip Hing Construction, in turn, shared its approaches to minimising construction waste, including a materials management app, redistribution of construction materials and upcycling workshops. One staff member had also created a biodiversity wall showcasing wildlife sightings on the HKUST campus. The exchange provided a valuable opportunity to learn how the construction sector tackles waste and to share ideas across our teams. 

Beyond knowledge sharing, our collaboration extends to creative reuse and volunteering. Hip Hing staff helped repurpose retired bamboo kendo swords, known as shinai, into plant supports for our community garden. Our staff volunteers, the impact makers, also joined Hip Hing volunteers to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the senior community in September. 

We thank Hip Hing Construction’s sustainability team and staff for making these initiatives possible and look forward to building on this partnership to support a more sustainable campus and community.