Corporate Responsibility
Exhibition dates: 7.4.2017 - 4.7.2017
Venue: Sheung Wan Station & Sai Wan Ho Station
Co-organised with: Hong Kong Green Designers Association
Press Release Content:
The final resting place for old shoes need not be in a landfill anymore.
With a touch of creativity and environmental consciousness, old shoes
can be brought to life as brand new artworks. The exhibition showcases
41 prize-winning and shortlisted entries by secondary and tertiary school
students, as well as 16 creative shoe designs by professional designers
from different sectors.
“We strive to promote eco-friendly and sustainable living through integrating environmental awareness with art and design in the community. Unlike paper or textiles, shoes are relatively more difficult to recycle as they are composed of a wide variety of materials. Through organising this competition, we hope to unleash students’ potential and inspire their creativity to transform old and unwanted objects into wonderful art pieces,” said Ms Rebecca Leung, Chairlady of Hong Kong Green Designers Association, the organiser of the competition and exhibition.
“MTR Corporation has been making every effort to foster sustainable
development and energy efficiency in an increasingly urbanised world.
We are contributing to the eco-friendly community through the delivery
of efficient, low carbon railway services in the most sustainable way
possible,” said Ms Linda So, Corporate Affairs Director of MTR Corporation.
“This exhibition not only aligns with our mission to protect the environment
and provide a sustainable railway for future generations but also with
our dedication to enhancing passengers’ life journeys through art, ”
she added.