2020 ACTIVITIES
25 Sep 2020
CITA+
29 Oct 2020
Hoi Ha Wan–
27 Nov 2020
The Mills+
Fashion Summit (HK) SHARING SESSION 2020:
Marine Litter to Fashion Treasure
| Date | 29 October 2020 (Thursday) |
| Time | 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
| Venue | WWF-Hong Kong Hoi Ha Wan Marine Life Centre 1/F, House 2A, Hoi Ha Village, Sai Kung, New Territories Map Location |
| Assembly Point | Assembly Time: 11:15 a.m. G/F Reception Counter, Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) 63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay CITA Map Location |
| Transportation | FREE Coach Trip between CITA and Hoi Ha Wan |
| Language | English & Cantonese |
| Registration | By Invitation Only |
| Enquiry | Ms. Annie Yeung︱(852) 2263 6336︱info@fashionsummit.hk |
Itinerary
| 11:30 | Departure from CITA (Kowloon Bay) |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Arrive Hoi Ha Village 15 min walk to Hoi Ha Wan Marine Life Centre |
| 13:00 – 13:15 | Introduction of Hoi Ha Wan Marine Life Centre Pia, Lead of Hoi Hai Wan Marine Life Centre, WWF-Hong Kong WATCH PLAYBACK |
| 13:15 – 14:15 | Glass Bottom Boat Tour |
| 14:15 – 14:45 (online session) |
Solution to Marine Plastic Pollution: Show and Tell “Turn Ghost Net to Sunglasses” by Ms. Sissi Chao, Founder of RemakeHUB WATCH PLAYBACK |
| 14:45 – 16:45 (Cantonese) |
Upcycling Experience: Marine Litter to Fashion Ms. Maggie Kwok, Senior Officer (Corporate Education and Learning) of WWF-Hong Kong Group Activity: Beach clean-up and use the collected marine litter to create fashion accessories WATCH PLAYBACK |
| 16:45 – 17:00 (Cantonese) |
WWF Ocean Expert Sharing Mr. Gordon So, Oceans Conservation Officer of WWF-Hong Kong WATCH PLAYBACK |
| 17:00 – 17:15 | Departure from Hoi Ha Wan Marine Life Centre 15 min walk to coach parking space |
| 18:30 | Arrive Kowloon Bay |
Remarks:
The co-organisers reserve the right to change the programme, content, session, speakers, format and schedule of the event without prior notice.
Speakers
Sissi Chao
Founder of RemakeHUB
RemakeHUB is a social enterprise; it provides a unique service of redesigning and repurposing your unwanted garment into new and useful items.
Sissi has been living in UK, US and Australia for more than 15 years, she has achieved a joint master degree in Economies and Business in St Andrews University (UK), a Master degree in International Business in London school of economics and political science (UK), and an MBA degree in Duke University Fuqua Business School (USA).
Sissi started her career in management consulting in Accenture (Beijing) and then became the chief representative of Mouzenidis Group, which is the largest tourism company in Greece.
Now, Sissi has returned to China and started her own environmental-friendly garment remaking company. Sissi is a true fashion lover and she believes that fashion is too far precious to end up in the landfill. Her dream is to save the natural resources, reduce the negative impact of environment, and help the unemployed and disabled in the society.
Sissi is a very sustainable and energetic person. She has travelled more than 48 countries, and loves scuba diving, sky diving and horse riding. She is a vegetarian and loves low-carbon lifestyle. Her favourite books are related to psychology and quantum theory.
Representative of WWF-Hong Kong
YOU WILL EXPLORE ……
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HONG KONG MARINE LIFE |
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Introduction of Hoi Ha Wan Marine Life Centre Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park is among the first batch of marine parks in Hong Kong and home to more than 60 coral and 120 fish species. Glass Bottom Boat Tour Explore Hong Kong’s marine life aboard a glass-bottom boat from our Hoi Ha Wan Marine Life Centre. |
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SOLUTION TO MARINE PLASTIC POLLUTION |
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Show and Tell Founder of innovative business that tackle marine plastic pollution and turn the waste into fashion accessories will be invited to share the solutions such as RemakeHUB turning fishing nets into sunglasses
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UPCYCLE YOURSELF |
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Upcycling Experience: Marine Litter to Fashion Participants will get into groups for beach clean-up and then get inspired on how they can turn the collected marine litter into fashion.
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OCEANS CONSERVATION WORK OF WWF-HONG KONG |
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WWF Ocean Expert Sharing Ocean expert from WWF-Hong Kong will share on marine plastic pollution, how it affects marine ecosystem and how WWF is fighting for a world with no plastic in nature.
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WARM REMINDER from Hoi Ha Wan Marine Life Centre
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PREPARATION TIPS 1. There are staircases along the hiking trail from Hoi Ha Village to the Hoi Ha Wan Marine Life Centre. The walk takes about 15 minutes and participants should make sure they are physically fit and wear comfortable walking shoes. 2. Bring plenty of water in a reusable water bottle. We are a single-use plastic bottle free zone! Water stations are available at all our centres. 3. Insect repellent, sun screen, hat, raincoat and umbrella are recommended if needed. 4. If necessary, please bring your seasickness prescription for the glass bottom boat ride. IMPORTANT REMINDERS 1. The glass bottom boat tour is weather dependent. It will be replaced by other activities if the on-site weather is not favourable for the boat trip. 2. The visit programme will be cancelled if a Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, or Red / Black Rainstorm Signal is hoisted; or Air Quality Health Index reaches “Serious” level (band 10+) (Tap Mun District); within 3 hours before the start of the visit. WWF will rearrange another visit if the programme is cancelled under these conditions. |
Lead Sponsor
Co-organisers
