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For Immediate Release
CUHK-AIA E-device Survey Reveals Growing Concern About E-waste
Less Than 3% Hong Kong Residents Recycle Old Electronic Devices
Consumers expect government and manufacturers to do more
HONG KONG, 22 August 2012 – Hong Kong adults are very concerned about the growing amount of
waste from old phones and other electronic devices (e-devices) but very few are doing anything to
reduce this waste, according to a recent E-device Survey organised by the Institute of Environment,
Energy and Sustainability (IEES) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and AIA Group Limited
(1299.hk, ‘AIA’). The E-device Survey is part of a larger collaboration between IEES and AIA to raise
awareness about electronic waste (e-waste) created by the increasing number of e-devices we own.
The Survey was conducted by TNS, a leading consumer research company.
Professor Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor & President of CUHK said, “CUHK is committed to sustainable
practices and the enhancement of campus environmental quality to nurture a green culture on
campus in the long run. It is also intended as an example for both academia and the community at
large, and one that can inspire other organizations, educational and otherwise, to implement green
practices in the workplace, thereby contributing to the sustainable future of the earth. The University
is also dedicated to developing a new generation of leaders who understand the importance of
making a positive impact on their local community and its environment, fulfilling the education
mission and social responsibility of the University --- that is why we are happy to collaborate with AIA
who shares our vision of giving back to the local community and being at the forefront of issues that
impact many. This e-waste initiative also supports our commitment to making CSR (Corporate Social
Responsibility) an integral part of the University’s development. “
John Chu, AIA’s Group Chief Investment Officer and...