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Redress design awards open The world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition is calling for entrants with a passion for sustainability. Applicants must submit three ready-to-wear outfit sketches before the deadline of March 15. Finalists will have the opportunity to debut their design at the Grand Final fashion show and stand a chance of winning $80,000 in prize money. All finalists and semi-finalists will also receive educational and career enhancing initiatives. redressdesignaward.com
No more plastic, doo doo doo EcoDrive Hong Kong and Pinkfong, the company responsible for the unforgettably catchy Baby Shark tune, have joined forces to create a new Baby Shark video, No Single-Use Plastic, to educate young children about single-use plastic pollution. It is the first time Pinkfong has collaborated with a non-profit organisation and the message is clear: single-use plastic pollution is a critical environmental issue. In
Hong Kong alone, we produce over 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste per day and since the start of the pandemic the amount of plastic waste has doubled. By enlisting the voices of Baby Shark and his ocean friends, the team behind the drive hope that children will have greater compassion, knowledge and be more motivated to care for their environment. Youtube: Baby Shark x EcoDrive
A new era for Ocean Park The Hong Kong Government has announced plans to transform Ocean Park into an exciting new resort and leisure destination. New attractions will be launched in phases from 2023 to 2027 and will see Ocean Park evolve into an adventure-themed resort destination, with a strong emphasis on environmental conservation. Features will include a brand new wellness-themed zone and a 6,400sqm water park which has been under construction since 2017 and is due to open this summer. A revamped business model will see individual attractions charged while retail, dining and entertainment spaces will be free for the public to access anytime they wish. “The operation mode of the park will change by outsourcing part of its park area or facilities for development and operation to become financially sustainable in the long run,� said the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Edward Yau. The Hong Kong Government will play a role in financing the
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transformation which is expected to cost $10.64 billion. oceanpark.com.hk
