Since its launch in April 2023, Link Sustainability Lab at Lok Fu Place has been warmly embraced by both local residents and visitors who are passionate, or interested to learn more, about sustainability and environmental protection. In just two years, the venue has welcomed more than 380,000 visitors, offering three major thematic exhibitions, over 370 workshops and upwards of 720 guided tours.

With the Lab’s third thematic exhibition concluding at the end of April, Channel 823 sat down with the team from Asian Charity Services(ACS) – the group instrumental in helping Link curate the Lab’s dynamic workshops – to reflect on the past two years and share their most impactful experiences.

Forward-thinking Lab Team Creates Impactful Learning Experiences for Community

Stephanie Pow, Program Director of Asian Charity Services – a platform uniting more than 900 charitable groups, non-profit organisations and social enterprises across Hong Kong – speaks warmly of the collaboration. “Working with Link has been truly delightful,” she shares. “The Lab team is progressive, receptive and innovative. For more than two years, we’ve partnered closely to curate each exhibition’s educational content and identify suitable workshop collaborators with deep expertise on the topics. Their commitment ensures visitors walk away with meaningful knowledge about sustainable living, delivered through hands-on, engaging experiences.”

She highlights the recent “Circular Economy” exhibition as an example of this progressive spirit. “We proposed a workshop centred on women’s menstruation, in which participants crafted reusable pantyliners. We were initially unsure how the idea would be received, but the Lab team was entirely supportive. The session drew excellent feedback – and notably, several men joined their partners in participating, which was heartening to see.”

Partners celebrate fruitful collaboration with Link

Thanks to Asian Charity Services’s extensive network, numerous small to medium sized charitable groups and social enterprises have found an invaluable platform at Link Sustainability Lab. “These organisations greatly value the opportunity to showcase their expertise and initiatives to the broader public,” Stephanie explains. “The workshops enable visitors to discover how sustainability principles – from environmental protection and social inclusion to food sustainability – can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life. The result is a community that learns not just passively, but through tangible, relatable action.”

Part-time Lab ambassador gain meaningful knowledge and experience

A key contributor to the Lab’s success has been its team of dedicated Lab ambassadors, who help bring the exhibitions to life. Among them is Jenny Lam, a part-time ambassador who has been with the Lab since its inception. “I truly enjoy explaining the exhibitions to visitors,” she remarks. “For example, sharing the carbon footprint differences between cooking with beef versus vegetables is something that’s immediately relevant and practical. I’ve learned a great deal myself – such as discovering that black soldier flies can decompose food waste, which I found fascinating during ‘The Mighty Insect Squad’ exhibition. This role is not only a job but a platform for personal growth.”

Following a short intermission, Link Sustainability Lab will reopen with a brand-new thematic experience. The Lab ambassador team stands ready to welcome both returning and first-time visitors again!