HKA G&S: visit to Mil Mill X papermaking workshop

Overview

Despite the slogan ‘blue for paper, yellow for aluminium cans and brown for plastic bottles’ being well-known among citizens in Hong Kong, the types of paper that can be recycled is very limited, and paper cartons are excluded. A previous survey showed that nearly 80% of the respondents have never recycled paper cartons. This has led to over 27,000 tonnes of recyclable paper cartons directly dumped into public landfills. 

Mil Mill is the first pulp mill and education centre that recycles beverage cartons in Hong Kong. Other than the featured beverage cartons, the pulp mill also collects paper documents and confidential documents from offices, and paper waste from retailers in shopping malls. Through thorough cleaning and professional processing, all these wastes can be converted into paper pulp that can be used to reproduce useful paper products. 

The two-hour visit comprises two sessions

1. Visit to plant and education centre
2. Papermaking workshop.

In the first part, participants can go through the whole procedure of paper carton recycling, understanding the plant’s daily operation and maintenance works.

Then, participants can engage hands-on in various papermaking processes, including pulp preparation, sheet formation and drying processes, and create their own unique recycled paper.

Eventually, participants can learn more about the art and science of papermaking, gaining insights into sustainable practices and the recycling process. 

Capacity: 20 

Dress code: casual wear 

Registration deadline: 25 November 2024 (Monday) 

To book your place, simply click the ‘Book now’ button and follow the onscreen instructions. 

Notes:

• Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to ICE HKA G&S members.
• Only successful applicants will receive confirmation emails. 
• The event will be conducted in Cantonese. Other languages may be available upon request.
• Free shuttle service to the pulp mill will be provided. Details will be provided in the confirmation emails.
• Attendance certificates will be provided after two weeks of the event only if attendees attend the whole event.
• Applicants with no-show records will be given lower priority in future G&S events.
• The mill has its own operation schedule. Neither the organiser nor the pulp mill guarantees machines are in operation during the visit.
• The above is subject to change without prior notice. 

Adverse weather arrangements:

The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in case of Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or Black Rainstorm Signal being in force by the Hong Kong Observatory two hours before the event start time. 

Participants will be informed before the event start time if the mill decides not to open due to adverse weather or any other operation reason.

Disclaimer:

The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death or any injury or for any damage to or loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, and whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, travelling to or from it or otherwise.