Capping off a fulfilling year marked by steady progress in its sustainability journey, a group of Hong Leong Asia (HLA) employees from Singapore spent a meaningful afternoon on 17 December at Ground-Up Initiative’s Kampung Kampus.

Participants from HLA, R3 Precast and Island Concrete began the session with a guided tour of the site, where they observed the zero-energy HQ (“heart quarters”) in action and explored the Natural Education Farm and Learning Zone. The experience offered valuable insights into how a circular ecosystem functions within a kampung setting.

The group then took part in a hands-on upcycling activity, cleaning used glass bottles and removing labels and metal components before crushing the glass into sand using a glass crushing machine. The recycled material was mixed with cement and water to create concrete slabs.

By the end of the three-hour workshop, 23.4 kg of glass waste had been transformed into 26 concrete slabs, which will be used to pave walkways at Kampung Kampus. The experience provided participants with an opportunity to reflect on their relationship with the natural and built environment.

GUI demonstrates a deep commitment to education by thoughtfully encouraging visitors to experiment with circular practices and to learn through hands-on processes and observation. This visit reflects BeyondHLA principles, as HLA aims to work with community partners who invest in meaningful progress through collective effort and shared responsibility.