SCI/NUCLEUS Social Service Team
School of Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong, well-known for its 733-kilometer-long coastline and natural beauty, also faces the challenges of marine pollution.
According to the latest report released by the Environmental Protection Department, 16,485 tonnes of marine refuse were collected in Hong Kong waters in 2016. Rubbish left on our stunning beaches will very likely be swamped into the ocean … Continue Reading →
Save Food & Feed the Hunger!
SCI/NUCLEUS cooperated with Feeding Hong Kong (FHK) on 14 November 2017 to organize “Bread Run” across 5 different places concurrently in Choi Hung, Diamond Hill and Tiu Keng Leng. Passionate Volunteers collected fresh bread and sandwiches from shops across Hong Kong at closing time. All donations were … Continue Reading →
Over 3,300 tons of surplus food is discarded in Hong Kong every day.
However, 1 in 3 elderly citizens struggles to meet basic nutritional needs in Hong Kong.
We can make changes to stop food waste and hunger in our city!
SCI/NUCLEUS cooperated with People Service Center to collect donated food at HKUST and distribute … Continue Reading →
Are you a coffee lover? How would you handle the coffee grounds afterwards? End up in the garbage bin, right?
SCI/NUCLEUS invited representatives from People Service Center to hold a Coffee Grounds Planting Workshop to teach us how to plant Mexican mint by using coffee grounds as the soil. We also used single-used bottle as … Continue Reading →
Although Hong Kong is often dubbed as a concrete jungle, more than 70% of this dazzling city’s land is countryside with rich biodiversity. One of the remarkable aspects of Hong Kong’s environment is the large variety of butterfly species spotted in Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve (鳳園蝴蝶保育區).
SCI/NUCLEUS cooperated with the Reserve to organize a … Continue Reading →
Do you think the problem of plastic waste is serious? Do you want to roll up your sleeves at a cleanup?
SCI/NUCLEUS cooperated with Plastic Free Seas and DB Green to organize “Community Beach Cleanup” event on 12 March 2017. Passionate volunteers had a exhausting yet fulfilling afternoon at Sam Pak Wan removing trash and … Continue Reading →
Wish to channel food surplus to help people in need and reduce food waste?
SCI/NUCLEUS cooperated with Feeding Hong Kong (FHK) on 28 February 2017 to organize “Bread Run” across 5 different regions concurrently in Admiralty, Chai Wan, Fortress Hill, Lai Chi Kok and Sheung Wan. Passionate volunteers had collected fresh breads and sandwiches from … Continue Reading →
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