Beyond Paper & Plastic: Rethinking Packaging Solutions

The food and hospitality industries are under increasing pressure to tackle packaging waste, as conventional materials like paper and plastic contribute to environmental harm and growing consumer concern. In Hong Kong, the implementation of the single-use plastic ban presents unique challenges, raising important questions about effective waste management. This panel will explore innovative alternatives that are transforming the hospitality sector and examine how policy can play a supportive role. Experts will discuss advancements in materials, circular design, and supply chain collaboration that aim to reduce waste while preserving functionality and cost efficiency.

Learnings

• How can businesses collaborate across sectors to create closed-loop packaging solutions?
• What challenges and opportunities are there to create more sustainable packaging solutions?
• What role does policy play in accelerating the shift to sustainable packaging?

Post-event Actions

• Educate stakeholders on the lifecycle benefits of sustainable packaging.
• Initiate partnerships and agreements with material innovators or reuse platforms to test new packaging models.