About 480 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions will take part in Eco Expo Asia and the Building and Hardware Fair with both events paying keen attention to more environmentally friendly building techniques and materials. The Building and Hardware Fair will also be open to the public for the first time on the last day. <\/p>\n
Eco Expo <\/p>\n
Eco Expo Asia is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by the Environment Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government. <\/p>\n
Eco Expo Asia is comprised of four themed days: \"Global Green Initiatives\", \"Waste Management & Recycling\", \"Green Building, Energy Efficiency & Energy\" and \"Green Living\". There will be a variety of special events and conferences related to the theme of each day. Major events taking place during Eco Expo Asia include the Eco Asia Conference running 29-31 October. <\/p>\n
Going Green <\/p>\n
Three types of environment-friendly vehicles will be on display during the Expo, including a car, a truck and a bus. Carmaker BMW is showcasing its BMW i3 electric car which promises sheer driving pleasure with zero emissions. It features lightweight carbon fibre reinforced plastic and an advanced electric drive system. The electric bus is produced by Green Dynamic Electric Vehicle Ltd in collaboration with the Hong Kong Productivity Council, making it the first local Hong Kong-brand of electric bus. The truck is a Hino 300 Hybrid Series which includes new features to boost fuel efficiency and ensure safe and smooth performance. <\/p>\n
Creative Solutions <\/p>\n
Creative solutions for green living on display at the fair include the Household Foodwaste Processing System which can be installed under the sink and decomposes food waste to be discharged through the sewage system. Also on show is Enevo ONe, which is a wireless sensor to detect how full waste containers are. <\/p>\n
Building Better <\/p>\n
This ninth edition of the Hong Kong International Building and Hardware Fair has been expanded this year to cover four days (29 Oct-1 Nov). The event includes companies from Portugal and Turkey participating for the first time. A total of 14 exhibitors from Huzhou, Zhejiang province of the Chinese mainland, will participate in the Huzhou Pavilion to showcase their latest green building materials and decorations. <\/p>\n
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