From August 30 to September 1, the STGEF（SHANGHAI TONGJI GAOTINGYAO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION）held its 21st anniversary series of events in Wenzhou. The gathering brought together renowned scholars, industry experts, and doctoral candidates to discuss sustainable green development initiatives.
Eminent Gathering Along the Oujiang River
This event was hosted by STGEF and organized by Weiming Environment Protection.
The STGEF, established in 2003, bears the name of Professor Gao Tingyao - former president of Tongji University and a revered pioneer in China's environmental protection field. The foundation has held its annual "Outstanding Young Doctoral Talent Award" ceremony since inception, maintaining this tradition each year.
At the event site, Tongji University President and CAE Academician Zheng Qinghua highly commended Professor Gao Tingyao's philanthropic spirit and contributions to environmental protection.
In his welcome speech, Huang Xiangfeng, Deputy Party Secretary of Zhejiang University, moved Tongji alumni present by highlighting the foundation's "three commitments" over 21 years: nurturing talents for 21 years, serving society for 15 years, and expanding its mission to 13 cities.
Wenzhou Vice Mayor Wang Zhenyong expressed hopes for deeper industry-academia-research collaboration with Tongji University and other institutions, promising "the most favorable policies, comprehensive services, and abundant development opportunities" for young talents choosing Wenzhou.
As a Tongji alumnus, Xiang Pengyu, Director and Vice President of Weiming, expressed heartfelt gratitude to his mentors, admiration for Professor Gao, and commitment to uphold the Tongji spirit in advancing environmental protection and new energy sectors.
Exploring the Future, Discussing Development
During the conference, Mr. Zhang Bo, President of the China Ecological Civilization Research and Promotion Association, and Professor Chen Guanghao from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology delivered keynote speeches respectively.
Mr. Zhang Bo delivered a keynote speech titled "The Logic and Strategy of Ecological Environmental Protection in the New Era", in which he analyzed the new challenges facing ecological conservation amid coordinated efforts to reduce carbon emissions, cut pollution, expand green development, maintain economic growth. He systematically articulated the underlying logic and strategic approaches required for environmental protection in this new phase, emphasizing the need for integrated solutions to balance ecological and developmental priorities.
Professor Chen Guanghao took his "Future Water Factory" project as an example, introducing a series of groundbreaking key innovative technologies in wastewater treatment and reuse. This integrated demonstration achieves minimization of waste discharge, maximization of potable water resource recovery, recovery of high-value-added biochemical raw materials. It pioneers an innovative solution path to effectively address the severe challenge of urban water resource shortages.
Green Journey to Weiming
On the afternoon of August 31, the attendees visited Weiming’s subsidiaries, including Longwan Waste-to-Energy Project, Du Shan Manufacturing Base (Weiming Equipment Group) and Weiming Shengqing Lithium Battery New Materials Project.
At the Longwan Waste-to-Energy Project, experts and scholars showed strong interest in the waste harmless treatment process and affirmed Weiming’s long-term dedication to the environmental protection industry.
At the Du Shan Manufacturing Base, they gained deeper insights into Weiming’s green development path through its equipment R&D milestones, feedback from various sectors, and manufacturing capabilities.
At Weiming Shengqing, the modern industrial plant showcased Weiming’s recent strategic expansion and progress in the new energy and materials sector.
After the tour, Professor Jin Zhengji, former Vice President of Tongji University, summarized Weiming’s development in three key phrases: global vision, forward thinking, and a grateful heart.