Plastic tableware consultation

Share your thoughts on the use of single use plastics in Hong Kong.

The HK government public consultation on on regulation of Disposable Plastic Tableware has started.

The scheme proposes banning the local sale of disposable tableware with catering premises providing tableware to customers.

Please take this survey regarding the ban of single use plastics.

HK Plastic Tableware Survey

A two-month public consultation on the Scheme on Regulation of Disposable Plastic Tableware will end 8 September 2021.

The government conducted a study on the feasibility, scope, and mechanism of regulating disposable plastic tableware, suggesting the introduction of legislation to regulate expanded polystyrene (EPS) tableware, straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates, cups, cup lids, food containers, and food container covers.

Online Public Consultation Forum

DATE: 31 August 2021 (Tuesday)
TIME: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
AUDIENCE: General Public
LANGUAGE: Cantonese (with simultaneous interpretation in English)
ORGANIZER: Waste Reduction and Recycling Group
WEBSITE : www.rdpt.hk
EMAIL: rdpt@epd.gov.hk
DEADLINE: 26 August 2021 (Thursday)
REGISTER ONLINE: click here to register

Read more: Govt to regulate disposable plastic tableware distribution at restaurants (HK Standard)

Complete the survey before 8 September.

Download HK Plastic Tableware Survey consultation document

Download consultation document

Download HK Plastic Tableware Survey consultation leafle

Download consultation leaflet

Environmental Protection Department
2/F, East Wing, Island West Transfer Station
88 Victoria Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong

LINK: Complete the survey

Posted 16-July-21