On Wednesday's Backchat, we discussed fast-fashion and its impact on the environment.
NGO 'Redress' has recently launched a campaign to encourage sustainable fashion, while another Hong Kong-based platform, Open Lab, has introduced an AI-powered system to boost garment recycling. We spoke to representatives from both organisations. Is sustainable fashion a workable model that can reduce damage to the environment? Or is it just another trend for corporations to 'dress-up' the issue?
After the break, we asked a government spokesperson more about the proposed Hung Shui Kiu Smart and Green Mass Transit System, which the government is aiming to invite tender for next year.
Towards the end of the show, we discussed the government's move to replace all of Hong Kong’s electronic audible traffic signal units to provide greater convenience for people who are visually impaired.
9:05am-9:30am: Circular fashion initiatives
9:05am-9:16am: Katherine Chan, Director of Business Development, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel
9:16am-9:30am: Aurianne Ricquier, Circular Fashion Director at Redress
9:32am-9:46am: Hung Shui Kiu Smart and Green Mass Transit System
9:32am-9:46am: Benjamin Chan, Project Manager (West), Civil Engineering and Development Department
9:46am-10:00am: Audible traffic signal revamp
9:46am-10:00am: Billy Wong, President of the Hong Kong Blind Union