Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Sands China have announced the inclusion of Macao-based NGO Sustaincia in the Sands Cares Accelerator, a three-year programme designed to enhance nonprofit impact, with the organisation leveraging technology and social initiatives to promote sustainable development.
The organization’s strategic goal for its Sands Cares Accelerator membership is to perfect the use of advanced technology in converting food waste from bakery items, rice, and cooking oil into useful products. Related to this goal, Sustaincia will also focus on establishing its community lab as a hub for technology innovation and research in food waste valorization, as well as leveraging this circular framework to create opportunities for local entrepreneurs and scientists.
“Sands and Sands China are providing us with vital resources to realize our vision for improving food waste processes through advanced technology, while driving business and job prospects to further sustainable impact,” said Terence Lee, president of Sustaincia. “We believe the progress we make in our identified focus areas over the next three years in the Sands Cares Accelerator can have an impact in Macao for years to come.”
Sustaincia is advancing a pioneering model for sustainability in Macao through its focus on food waste valorization—transforming discarded materials into commercially viable products—while establishing a community-driven laboratory that brings together academic and industry experts to tackle circular economy challenges.
By leveraging the significant volume of food waste generated by the region’s integrated resorts and tourism sector, the organisation is building an inclusive platform for participatory science and sustainable waste management, positioning Macao as a leader in environmental innovation.
As the second Macao-based NGO to join the Sands Cares Accelerator, Sustaincia will benefit from a three-year programme designed to strengthen organisational capacity and expand impact, with support from Sands through funding, strategic guidance, and mentoring aligned with the legacy of founder Sheldon G. Adelson.
“Beyond having a solid vision to improve food waste management in Macao, Sustaincia was a great selection for our program because of its alignment with our own sustainable food initiatives,” added Ron Reese, SVP of Global Communications and Corporate Affairs at Sands. “Another factor we look for is the ability of an organization to sustain their goal after they leave the Sands Cares Accelerator, and we believe Sustaincia has established a strong plan for long-term impact.”
Sustaincia is the second member of the Sands Cares Accelerator in Macao. Current members of the global program also include the Asian Community Development Council in Las Vegas and The Food Bank Singapore in Singapore, among many others.
