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!

A List of Recycling Locations / Methods for 7 Major Organizations in Hong Kong 

Weekend Weekly Feb 5, 2025 

Chinese New Year Pastry / Poon Choi Pot / Red Packet Recycling｜Every year after the Lunar New Year, a large number of Chinese 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 campaigns. Here is a list of recycling locations and methods for 7 major organizations in Hong Kong. See details! 

Hong Kong United – After the Chinese New Year, recycle festive food, gift boxes, and even festive citrus and flower plants to contribute to protecting the Earth! 

During the Lunar New Year, many families end up with leftover red packets and uneaten festive foods. Instead of storing them at home or throwing them away, they can be recycled to help those in need! This year, several environmental organizations are hosting recycling activities for festive gift boxes and red packets, setting up collection points across Hong Kong for the convenience of citizens. Below is a list of 6 major Chinese New Year gifts and red packets recycling locations and methods, so that we can all build a green New Year together!

The new Policy Address will be released in October. The Food Commons Foundation suggests that the government expand the coverage of food recovery, strengthen cooperation with non-profit organizations, ensure that surplus food can be delivered to those in need in a timely manner, and reduce food waste. Additionally, the Foundation proposes installing smart food waste recycling bins in public housing estates and private residential areas, as well as establishing a corporate food-saving incentive program to recognize companies that reduce food waste.

From June 18 to July 15, the Food Commons Foundation, along with community organizations, surveyed 307 citizens who benefited from surplus food sharing. Nearly 80% of respondents were 60 years old or above, reflecting the urgent need for food sharing programs among the elderly. 67% of respondents received surplus food 1-2 times per week, while 21% received it 5 days a week, indicating a stable demand for food sharing in society.