The Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional festivals for Hong Kong people. Next Tuesday, the 29th of the Lunar year, is New Year's Eve (there is no New Year's Eve this year!). Many families will prepare a sumptuous reunion dinner. However, the problem of food waste is particularly prominent at this time. Here are some green living tips to help you celebrate the Chinese New Year while reducing food waste.

Tips for preparing a family reunion dinner

Last Friday (17/1), Food Commons Foundation and the volunteer service group of Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College went to Tai Wai Market to collect leftover vegetables. Each student showed 100% dedication throughout the entire process of collecting and sharing the leftover vegetables. The grandmothers who received the vegetables were full of praise for them!

Increase resources to support food recovery and charitable donations 

The Food Commons Foundation has submitted recommendations for the 2025/26 fiscal budget public consultation, focusing on creating a sustainable society through enhanced support for food recovery and charitable donations. The suggestions aim to address current economic challenges, reduce food waste, and raise public awareness about the importance of food conservation.

Today (January 20, 2025) marks the last of the twenty-four solar terms, "Major Cold," indicating that the weather is at its coldest. During this period, it is beneficial to consume dishes made from the following vegetables:

On Wednesday evening, we received a donation from a citizen of 30 nutritional drinks, which expire in May and September. We immediately shared these, along with sandwiches and bread collected, with those in need, including the homeless, scavengers, and elderly individuals.

At the beginning of January, the Food Commons Foundation took a group of children to Tai Wai Market to experience food recovery by collecting leftover vegetables. From pushing carts to gathering produce and sorting it, the children were hands-on and fully engaged in every step, with plenty of help from their parents. Some children were even unhappy when the activity ended, and families expressed their desire to participate again!