Eco Expo Asia a Great Success

The third edition of Eco Expo Asia, Hong Kong’s only trade fair which is dedicated to products, services and solutions for environmental protection attracted over 6,000 visitors from around the world, an increase of 20% compared with 2007. International visitors accounted for nearly 60% of the overall attendance at the fair. The show opened from 28 – 31 October 2008 at AsiaWorld-Expo. The most professional Eco Expo Asia show yet, exhibitors commended the consistent quality of its visitors.

Secretary for the Environment of the Government of the HKSAR, the Hon. Mr Edward Yau, JP, opened the fair on 28 October 2008. In Mr Yau’s address he spoke of the importance of eco-efficient businesses throughout the world and in Hong Kong. “To deliver a cleaner and more sustainable world, there is a need to encourage closer interaction and networking between ecoinnovators, product suppliers and buyers. The Eco Expo Asia [fair] offers a useful platform for this kind of interaction to take place.”

Additionally, Mr Yau discussed the government’s plans to work closely with the Pearl River Delta region to reduce emissions, develop wider use of renewable energies, enhance conservation and greening as well as publicity and education. This push will no doubt be seen as a positive collaboration within the global environmental protection industry. Exhibitors praise quality of its visitors amidst rapidly growing global environmental awareness: Exhibitors at Eco Expo Asia had the opportunity to meet potential business partners from around the globe. Buyer delegations representing the following regions and associations included Australia, Canada, Germany, the Guangdong Association of Environmental Protection Industry, Hungary, Osaka, Romania, Shenzhen, Tokyo, the USA and a special mission from the Hong Kong Forum all attended this year’s event.