The fight against food waste in Hong Kong: A sustainable urban plan that turns kitchen leftovers into complete meals

mpweekly 6-Sep 2025

Food has a precarious existence from the time it is produced until it is consumed.  Numerous variables contribute to the rejection and disposal of ingredients across the food supply chain.  Food waste can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cosmetic flaws, products that are getting close to expiration and cannot be sold quickly enough, industry overproduction, or consumers' finicky tastes.  These wastes are divided into two categories based on the method or state: "kitchen waste" and "leftovers." 

26 Sept 2025

As night comes on Hong Kong's streets, a group of volunteers stealthily crisscrosses the city, Kowloon, and the New Territories, collecting leftover bread and lunch boxes from shops and distributing them to the homeless, scavengers, and low-income residents.  However, with little money and a volunteer scarcity, the campaign confronts difficulties.  Some groups are urging the government to formalise the Food Wise Campaign and encourage cross-departmental collaboration and community involvement.

i-CABLE News 2025-09-18

Volunteers: People in society still support them and have not abandoned them.

As night falls on the streets of Hong Kong, a group of volunteers quietly crisscross the city, Kowloon, and the New Territories, collecting leftover bread and lunch boxes from shops and distributing them to the homeless, scavengers, and low-income individuals. However, with reduced funding and a shortage of volunteers, the campaign faces challenges. Some groups are calling on the government to institutionalise the Food Wise Campaign and promote cross-departmental collaboration and community engagement.

Don't waste for eatable!

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Episode 837 2025-09-16

am730 2025-02-07 

Every Chinese New Year, many people eat Poon Choi and buy New Year flowers, creating a festive atmosphere and good luck. However, after the New Year, the large "Poon Choi Pots" and New Year flowers take up a lot of space at home. This time, we introduce Poon Choi Pot and New Year flower recycling activities, as well as New Year food recycling activities, to share good luck with the underprivileged and bring more blessings to yourself. See the details below! 

Including Poon Choi Pot / Chinese New Year Food Recycling / New Year Flower Recycling 

GOtrip Feb 6 

2025 Red Packet Recycling | Every year after the Chinese New Year, large quantities of New Year items that cannot be processed immediately appear throughout Hong Kong, including food, gift boxes, Poon Choi Pots, Red Packets, etc. In order to reduce waste and protect the environment, many organizations and individuals have launched recycling and reuse initiatives. The following is a compilation of the recycling locations and methods of 7 major organizations across Hong Kong. Check out the details!