Las Vegas Sands and Sands China will back the group in refining technology to turn food waste into valuable products over its three-year stint in the elite initiative.

/PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) and Sands China have revealed that Macao-based nonprofit Sustaincia is now part of the Sands Cares Accelerator, an exclusive three-year program designed to boost nonprofits' community influence. Sustaincia focuses on harnessing technology and social initiatives to promote sustainable growth.

For its time in the Sands Cares Accelerator, Sustaincia aims to refine cutting-edge tech for transforming food waste from baked goods, rice, and cooking oil into practical products. It will also prioritize developing its community lab as a center for innovation and research in food waste repurposing, while using this circular model to open doors for local business starters and researchers.

"Sands and Sands China are supplying crucial resources to bring our vision to life - enhancing food waste handling via advanced tech and fostering business and employment growth for lasting sustainability," said Terence Lee, Sustaincia's president. "The advancements we target in key areas during the next three years in the Sands Cares Accelerator could benefit Macao long-term."

Sustaincia emphasizes food waste valorization - converting waste into high-value items - and setting up an essential community lab in Macao. With integrated resorts and tourism producing massive daily food waste, Sustaincia is creating a platform for hands-on science and eco-friendly waste solutions.

The lab serves as a teamwork center, uniting experts from academia and industry, such as co-founder Dr. Bashir Saidu and Collab team members Rana Elromh and Bryan Lee, to address circular economy issues. This effort converts food waste into marketable goods, sparking a fresh, inclusive sector that positions Macao as a sustainability frontrunner.

Sustaincia marks the second Macao nonprofit in the Sands Cares Accelerator, which accelerates groups poised for bigger community roles. Drawing from founder Sheldon G. Adelson's blend of enterprise and giving, the program upholds his tradition of thriving businesses and community support by strengthening nonprofits' abilities.

In the three-year term, participants hone capacities in a key area or upgrade a service. Sands acts as guide and supporter through targeted funding, planning assistance, and expert advice.

"Sustaincia's clear plan for better food waste strategies in Macao, plus its fit with our sustainability food efforts, made it ideal," noted Ron Reese, Sands' senior VP of global communications and corporate affairs. "We also value their potential for ongoing success post-program, and their blueprint promises enduring results."

Sustaincia is the second Sands Cares Accelerator participant from Macao. Past and present global members include The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas (graduate), Green Our Planet (graduate), Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (graduate), Inspiring Children Foundation (graduate), and Asian Community Development Council (current) in Las Vegas; plus The Food Bank Singapore (current) and Art Outreach (graduate) in Singapore.

About Sustaincia
Launched in Macao in 2020, Sustaincia fosters community dialogue on economic progress, social duty, and environmental gains. It offers an online platform for managing sustainable projects in education, motivation, networking, coordination, and validation. Sustaincia hosts events on green transport, energy shifts, biotech sharing, tech trends, and youth career futures. Check the Community Laboratory at sustaincia.org for projects and involvement.

About Sands (NYSE: LVS)
Sands leads in developing and running integrated resorts worldwide. Its landmark sites boost leisure and business travel, yielding economic gains, steady jobs, local business chances, and community investments that enhance host areas as great spots to live, work, and play.

Sands' holdings feature Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao, Four Seasons Hotel Macao, and Sands Macao in Macao SAR, China, via majority stake in Sands China Ltd.

Committed to corporate responsibility leadership, Sands upholds principles of people, communities, and planet. Its ESG efforts earn spots on Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for World and North America, and Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies. Learn more at www.sands.com.

SOURCE Las Vegas Sands Corp.