Module Description
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management is one of the ten modules offered in our NITTP approved training programme ESG Empowerment Series – Environmental 101, a comprehensive curriculum that covers three key environmental categories.
*To be eligible for a NITTP subsidy , you must register for all 10 modules and achieve a minimum attendance of 70% across the training hours of all modules (see the table in Programme Structure and Outline). Upon meeting these criteria, you are eligible to apply for a reimbursement of up 2/3 of your course fees, subject to NITTP approval.
Module Highlight
This module will :
• Explain existing methods to manage and process solid waste.
• Explore the operation and management of MSW landfill in Hong Kong.
• Describe and explore recycling and waste-to-energy technologies.
• Identify the challenges in waste valorisation by applying appropriate techniques for the treatment of various waste streams.
Programme Brochure
Date and Time:
| 11 Dec 2024 (Wed) | 2:30-5:30pm |
Programme Structure and Outline
| Category A) Air and Water | Category B) Waste and Sewage | Category C) Energy and Carbon | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 (Mon) 2:30-5:30pm | Building Liveable City with Clean Air | 4 Dec 2024 (Wed) 2:30-5:30pm | Sustainable Wastewater Management II | 18 Nov 2024 (Mon) 2:30-5:30pm | Building Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation |
| 9 Dec 2024 (Mon) 2:30-5:30pm | Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Engineering | 11 Dec 2024 (Wed) 2:30-5:30pm | Solid and Hazardous Waste Management | 20 Nov 2024 (Wed) 2:30-5:30pm | Business Opportunities of Solar-driven Renewable Resources |
| 27 Nov 2024 (Wed) 2:30-5:30pm | Sustainable Wastewater Management I | 6 Jan 2025 (Mon)2:30-5:30pm | Techno-economic Analyses of Food and Textile Waste Valorisation Process | 2 Dec 2024 (Mon)2:30-5:30pm | Built Environment and Life Cycle Assessment |
| 16 Dec 2024 (Mon) 6:30-9:30pm | Climate Change Mitigation Technology for Business | ||||
Level of Recognition
Participants will receive certificates of completion for each module attended. You will also have the opportunity to earn higher levels of recognition:
- Green Business Leader – After completion of 1 course in each category.
- Green Business Pioneer – After completion of 2 courses in each category.
- Green Business Champion – After completion of all courses in each category.
Module Fee
HKD 900
Module Instructor
Prof. Jason Lam is an Assistant Professor at the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on converting waste and pollutants into valuable resources through green and sustainable methods. His research goal aims to enable the sustainable production of resources in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner. In addition to his research, Prof. Lam is passionate about education, teaching the younger generation about the impact of recycling and climate change. He has received both departmental and university teaching excellence awards.