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Thank you TMS (TheMilSource) for this fantastic article about Banyan Workspace! Take a look to discover what makes us known as the Hong Kong's most sustainable coworking space. Learn about our vision, our values, and our community. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ecCADhjU At Banyan, we believe in creating a personal, elevated, and inspiring environment for our members. Join our community and experience the fusion of sustainability, style, and collaboration. #Sustainability #Coworking #Business #Community

In a recent article on TMS (TheMilSource), Prof. David Bishop, Associate Professor of Teaching at HKU Business School, shared his view on the trend of 'lying flat' by commenting, "This isn't really anything new, in a general sense" because media reports decrying the laziness and lawlessness of rising young generations can be found in every decade going back over a century. "But the difference this time around is that we are on the cusp of the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution' and productivity shifts due to the rapid advancement of technology over the past 20 years have exacerbated youth unemployment and uncertainty about the future. The most recent expansion of generative AI is a great example of technology that has and will continue to displace workers, especially young graduates, around the world," he said. As a result, we are seeing similar patterns around the world: 1) Exacerbation of wealth inequality; 2) Increasing disparity in salaries; 3) Rapidly rising cost of living; and 4) The largest class of university graduates ever Recognising the uphill battle faced by graduates today, Prof. Bishop advocates for a broader lens on success. He consistently inspires students to develop creative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. The article mentioned a research finding that 60% of organisations surveyed in the APAC region believed that they were at risk of losing staff and being unable to attract new talent. Hence, job opportunities still exist and belong to those with an open mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning. #HKUBusinessSchool #YouthTrends 

Home to jaw-dropping views of Hong Kong's harbor and skyline from the 39th floor of Mondrian Hong Kong in the heart of Kowloon's dining and nightlife buzz, Carna by Dario Cecchini brings its jovial Tuscan joy to the city. Thank you, TMS (TheMilSource), for including Carna in your Top Steakhouse feature! You might recognize Cecchini from Netflix's "Chef's Table," where his passion for butchery stole the show. It's not just a steakhouse – it's a "whole cow house," offering a whopping 18 different cuts to choose from. #ItalianSteakhouse #WeekendBrunch #MondrianHongKong #CarnaHongKong #NosetoTail #CharcoalGrilled #DarioCecchini #WholeCowHouse #Steakhouse #sustainability #Brunch #Weekend #Steak #TST #Kowloon

“The recent study highlighting secondary school students in Hong Kong who identify with lying flat due to uncertainty about life is not surprising. This highlights the impact of societal pressures on young individuals' mental health and well-being. Rather than blame the individuals, we must recognise the systemic issues contributing to their feelings of uncertainty and disillusionment," shared Jessica Hulton Hulton, Hong Kong lead, The New Normal Charity Hong Kong 新常態慈善（香港） New Normal (TNN) Charity to TMS. 👉 Click the link for the full story: https://lnkd.in/gKV58CKY

“Media reports decrying the laziness and lawlessness of rising young generations can be found in every decade going back over a century. In other words, this isn’t really anything new, in a general sense. But the difference this time around is that we are on the cusp of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” and productivity shifts due to rapid advancement of technology over the past 20 years has exacerbated youth unemployment and uncertainty about the future. The most recent expansion of generative AI is a great example of technology that has and will continue to displace workers, especially young graduates, around the world. As a result, we are seeing similar patterns around the world: 1) Exacerbation of wealth inequality; 2) Increasing disparity in salaries between starting jobs and more senior staff; 3) Rapidly rising cost of living, especially around housing, while wages stay stagnant (or even decrease); 4) The largest class of university graduates ever, leading to increasing demand for jobs. In other words, graduates have to work harder than ever to get jobs that pay less than comparable jobs have paid for decades," explained David Bishop, associate professor of teaching at the Faculty of Business and Economics HKU Business School at The University of Hong Kong to TMS. 👉 Click the link for the full story: https://lnkd.in/gKV58CKY

🛌 What is “lying flat,” and how is the movement affecting #Asia? 👉 What’s going on? Over the past few years, a movement has grown around the concept of “#lyingflat,” which is essentially doing the bare minimum to get by, opting out of life’s rat race entirely. Recently, a study by the sociology department at #HongKong Shue Yan #University found that around 80% of secondary school students in Hong Kong are unsure about their path in life. They also found that a fifth of them have a “lying flat” perspective when it comes to their futures.  The lying flat movement is also known as "tang ping" in #Chinese, and it’s a form of passive #resistance against society’s #pressures, especially when it comes to today’s intense work culture, high living costs and the competitive, #materialistic #lifestyle that younger #generations are expected to have. The trend is all about focusing on personal well-being and happiness instead of chasing after material #success. Young people who are choosing to lie flat do this by working less, consuming less and living a more minimalist lifestyle. 👉What is driving this trend? In April 2021, a post called “Lying Flat Is Justice” went viral on Chinese social media. The poster, Luo Huazhong, said he was living a minimalist lifestyle driven by a lack of hustle and ambition. Instead of working toward the typical milestones set for go-getters, like pursuing a successful career, buying a home, starting a family, etc., Luo was perfectly happy to live with his parents and skate by with as little effort as possible, all in an effort to avoid, and even rebel, against society’s pressures. But in Luo’s perspective, lying flat isn’t just about being lazy or unmotivated. He explained it as much more than that. “Lying flat is a state of mind – that is, I feel that many things are not worthy of my attention and energy,” Luo said. Since then, more and more of the younger generations are changing the way they see success and set goals. #Traditional ideals of incessant hard work and material success are being pushed aside for #modern values that prioritize individual well-being, happiness and #mental #health. A skyrocketing cost of living, inflation, the costs of raising children and #education, intense competition in the job #market and the climate crisis are all factors that are weighing in on this movement. 👉 Click the link for the full story: https://lnkd.in/gKV58CKY #TMS #TMSHeadlines #hongkong #hk #hkg #hknews #headlines #news #hklinkedin

TMS (TheMilSource) is a proud media partner in this year's 2024 Community Business Awards, a prestigious event that spotlights standout practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being across Asia. With categories ranging from general DE&I to LGBT+ Inclusion, the awards are a platform for organizations to showcase their impact. Nominations are open until May 3, 2024, and there is no fee for submitting multiple entries. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g6wYcu_U

TMS (TheMilSource) is excited to partner with the food-saving app CHOMP for this event this Thursday at More Good. CHOMP will be working directly with their F&B vendors to redirect their unsold food surplus to the More Good kitchen. Some of the food sponsors include Nan Fung Group, LSG Sky Chefs, Agrician and more! More Good’s head chef, Mike Silva, will be the driving force behind the recipes to provide eventgoers with an exciting tasting menu. We are also bringing in sustainable drink brands; Socio, Breer and Six Days Distribution will be there to keep you hydrated throughout the evening! We also have incredible raffle prizes to giveaway, with the grand prize being one free night at the Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong and breakfast for 2 at The Farmhouse. Other raffle prizes include Si Silk Officina, Oddity Fragrance, HULA, Banyan Workspace and Ben Marans, THE BLOMSTRE and Salvaged. 100 tickets have been sold, and we look forward to welcoming you to the launch of The Rescued Feast, whereby redefining food surplus can encourage us all to give food scraps a second life.

All around the world, we’re seeing new laws and initiatives aimed at curbing our carbon footprint to tackle climate change, and #HongKong is about to get on board in a big way, too. On April 22 – Earth Day – the city is rolling out the first phase of its new single-use plastics ban that lawmakers passed last year. With that, your takeaway experience is about to look different – but it’s not just restaurants that have to adjust. The ban will affect a range of businesses, from F&B to the retail and hospitality sectors, and the rules cross over into any area where these throwaway plastics exist, like party supplies and even the free earplugs handed out on airplanes. “We are fortunate in the sense that, around 2019, even before COVID, we already pledged to eliminate single-use plastics across our operations as a group effort. Now five years out, for the second year we are reporting a 99% confidence in our single-use plastic elimination efforts. So when the government announced the disposable plastic tableware ban, we were quite calm, because we were already ahead in many ways," explained Iris Lam, Director of Sustainability, Global Development at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, verified by a third party for its sustainability efforts. “Most of the alternatives being adopted are fibre-based (paper/bagasse etc) or interesting new ‘bio-plastics’ which I really don’t think are much better than oil-based plastics. There’s a lot of green claims out there such as ‘bio-plastic,’ ‘compostable’ and ‘water-soluble lining’ that is really making it challenging to know what is the correct choice. There really needs to be regulated terminology around these products in order to avoid F&B outlets being victims of greenwashing sales tactics. Some proactive property management and chain F&B brands are proactively exploring reuse and return systems, which is great, and ultimately the way we need to be going if waste reduction is the end goal,” said Tim Parker, founder of Circular City. "Shifting to more environmentally friendly materials may initially come with cost implications, but as more brands adopt these materials, economies of scale will drive down costs over time. Additionally, implementing improvements in the production process or packaging does not necessarily mean higher expenses. For example, leveraging advanced technology like AI-powered planning and forecast tools to minimise unnecessary shipping and excessive stock or SKUs can lead to significant cost savings," said Robert Lockyer, founder and CEO of Delta Global. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gndTum32 Sign up here for exclusive insight into some of the biggest stories in the city. https://lnkd.in/gNVkU6Uj

How ready is Hong Kong's hospitality and F&B sector for the upcoming disposable plastic tableware ban and #MSW charging scheme? To find out, I interviewed Iris Lam, Director of Sustainability, Global Development at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; Samantha de Mello, Cluster ESG Manager for Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Hong Kong and Macau, and Dylan Tan, Head of Regional Food & Beverage and Training (APAC) at PizzaExpress Hong Kong for my article published on TMS (TheMilSource) today. At a time when #wastereduction and #resourcecircularity are an imperative in our collective #sustainability journey, and when individuals and organisations in Hong Kong are in need of knowledge and resources to comply with the regulations, it is heartening to know that some leaders in the hospitality and F&B sector have long phased out #singleuseplastics and started practising waste reduction and #upcycling. Today, these leaders are able to share their learning and insights with others in the sector so that together, we are now better equipped to advance our sustainability goals. To quote Iris Lam, "We all share a responsibility in sustainability. So find a way to reach everyone in your organization and instill a passion for sustainability in them. Help them understand that their sustainability actions matter. Invest in a knowledge base, invest in your people, invest in training and education for your people. I quite enjoy working in the space of sustainability because our sharing helps everybody." Hospitality and F&B practitioners looking to expedite waste reduction and resource circularity efforts can find inspirations from the learning journeys described by the #sustainability leaders quoted as well as the resources curated by GREEN Hospitality in the article. Those particularly keen on learning how to effectively manage and reduce #foodwaste can learn more about the "Food Waste to Good Taste" project supported GREEN Hospitality and sign up for upcoming workshops. What are the challenges you currently face in waste management and reduction? What do you need to further advance your sustainability efforts? Let's chat in the comment section below!   https://lnkd.in/gimNNuRq #sharedimpact #forimpact #socialimpact #environmentalimpact #wastereduction #wastemanagement #resourcecircularity #circulareconomy #HongKong #MSWChargingScheme #ZeroWastetoLandfill #hospitality #sustainablehospitality #sustainabledevelopment #SDGs