Protect the Earth, Use Less Plastic

Open Invitation | Calling on Eateries to Join the Plastic-Free Trial and Drive a Greener Future Together!

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is now inviting eateries to participate in trials of various non-plastic products! Whether you are already using non-plastic containers or not, you are welcome to participate in trialling and share your feedback. Let’s join hands to reduce plastic and contribute to our environment!

The programme will open for invitation on August 15 without subject to any quota restriction. Businesses can join any time! Be part of our initiative and help explore more eco-friendly dining options!

Programme Objectives

Plastic is difficult to decompose and can persist in the environment for a very long time. It can further fragment into microplastics, causing far-reaching harm to the environment, ecology and human health. To protect the environment and public health, we need to gradually reduce the use of plastic.

Through this programme, the EPD aims to expand the trial scope to enable more eateries to trial different types of non-plastic containers and collect more comprehensive actual usage data. The programme seeks to provide feedback to suppliers for product improvement, thereby enhancing product design and quality, while promoting viable products on an ongoing basis and large-scale practical application of non-plastic containers.

Products on Trial

Different types of non-plastic takeaway cups, cup lids, food containers and food container covers.

Participation method

Catering Establishments

• Eateries already fully or partially using related alternatives:
  • Share your experience to enable us to better understand the practical performance of the products and provide feedback to suppliers for product improvement.
• Eateries not yet using related alternatives:
  • We, in collaboration with participating suppliers, will provide product and discount information to assist you in trialling various products at discounted prices. Simply share your feedback after the trial and you will be our valuable partner!

Tableware Suppliers

• Suppliers enrolled on the “Green Tableware Platform” are welcome participate in the programme and provide special offers to eateries, thereby promoting non-plastic alternatives.

Tips on Trial

• Trial on a variety of food/drinks and cuisines: Hot drinks, cold drinks, sauced foods, soups etc.
• Key evaluation aspects: Heat resistance, oil resistance, sealing, stability during delivery, etc.
• Share trial experience and submit feedback regularly.
• Customers are also welcome to share their experience via the “Green Tableware platform”.

Download Feedback Form

Participants can submit feedback by using the following form to share your actual usage experience:

• Eatery Feedback Form
• Customer Feedback(or Click Here to complete the online form)

Benefits of Participation

Participating eateries and suppliers will enjoy the following publicity and promotional supports:

• Brand Enhancement：A high-quality logo door sticker for display in prominent areas, showcasing your commitment to environmental protection.
• Increased Exposure：The list of participating parties will be published on the dedicated webpage of “Green Tableware Platform” to increase brand exposure.
• Exclusive Promotion：For eateries and suppliers with outstanding performance, we will reinforce promotional efforts (e.g. through social media feature reports) to showcase you environmental achievements!

How to Join?

Simply provide the following information to join our programme:

• Company name
• Name and post title of contact person
• Contact phone number and email address

Please email the above information to: sup_hotline@epd.gov.hk
(Please specify “Non-Plastic Container Trial Programme” in the email subject)

We will contact you as soon as we receive your information to arrange participation details.

Contact Us

For any enquiries, please contact us via the following channels:

• Telephone：2872 1713 Fax：2872 0389
• Email：sup_hotline@epd.gov.hk

Now is the perfect time to join!
Let’s join our programme, trial non-plastic products and share your valuable feedback!
Let’s contribute to the cause of saving the Earth together!