2-in-1 RVM at HKSTP

The number of staff in the Science Park is exceeding 10,000 persons. The Management of The Science Park has been conscious of the recycling issue. A number of traditional recycle bins had been placed within the vicinity. However, the lack of monitoring on whether this traditional facility had been used was unknown.

RVM Installation

Considering the number of community that exceeds 10,000 people and the varieties of merchants and restaurants within the community, we devised a recycling scheme by offering a redemption program. A total of 7 RVMs were installed within the Park, across buildings from phase 1 to 3. By collecting points through recycling the beverage packs (plastic bottles, cans and tetra paks) into our Renaturechest RVM machines, the points collected can be used as a dining coupon at one of the restaurants within Science Park.

Dashboard Visualisation

A real-time recycle tracking dashboard has been developed by Cornerstone and being displayed at 1W for Science Park visitors to have a glance. We witnessed the success of this program, within 1 month there were more than 1,000 people registered to be members, over 20,000 packs have been recycled.  Scientifically, these numbers can be translated into the equality of saving 2.7L carbon dioxide being discharged to the air.

In other words, we may describe the number of packs recycled in just a month equals to having saved 18 wattages of light bulb for the usage of 33 years.

R2R platform integrations

The R2R (Recycle-to-Reward) platform and mobile application, customized by Cornerstone for HKSTP, form a key component in connecting smart recycling operations with HKSTP’s broader innovation ecosystem. This bespoke platform facilitates efficient data exchange between smart recycling bins, the central management system, and HKSTP’s digital infrastructure.

Through R2R API integration, validated recycling activity data—such as user identification, material type, weight, and transaction time—is securely transmitted in real time. This process ensures accuracy, transparency, and alignment with HKSTP’s sustainability and reward frameworks.

The integration enhances cross-platform functionality, enabling seamless user engagement, reward distribution, and environmental impact tracking. By bridging the R2R system with HKSTP’s technology network, Cornerstone supports a scalable, data-driven framework that advances smart city development, recycling innovation, and circular economy initiatives.