Ep. 10 Cleaning Up Hong Kong: Community Action for a Greener Future w/ James Marlow-Smith

In this empowering episode of The Conscious Cut, host Hoiki Liu sits down with James Marlow-Smith, founder of Green Hour Hong Kong, a community-driven NGO tackling urban waste and environmental challenges. Hailing from the UK and settling in Hong Kong in 2016 as a drama teacher, James shares his evolution into a passionate advocate for sustainability, inspired by litter-strewn streets and surplus food going to waste. From launching "plogging" runs—jogging while picking up trash—to the Bun Run project redistributing bakery goods to street cleaners and the elderly, he discusses innovative ways to combat food waste, foster community connections, and inspire mindful habits. James also dives into beach and kayak cleanups, the realities of recycling in Hong Kong, and how small actions can build a greener city. Tune in for motivating insights on turning awareness into action and joining the fight for a cleaner, more conscious Hong Kong.James Marlow-Smith is the founder of Green Hour Hong Kong.Thank you for listening!