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Lunchbox Lending Programme

As one of the key joint-university initiatives under the Jockey Club Sustainable Campus Consumer Programme (JCSCCP), the Lunchbox Lending Programme has been implemented in the eight UGC-funded university since September 2023, aiming to promote United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #12: Responsible Consumption and Production in campus communities. The Programme introduced  AI-driven borrow and return machines for reusable lunchboxes. By paying HK$20 deposit with Octopus card, users can borrow a usable lunchbox and get fully refund upon returning, without cleaning the lunchbox after use. The machines are located inside the Canteen on our Tai Po Campus. Simply grab a reusable container at the lending machine before you buy takeaway, fill it with your favourite food, and return it at the return machine when you're done without washing.

Food Waste Recycling Programme

EdUHK strives to promote sustainable development on campus through signing the “Food Wise Charter” organized by the Environment Bureau and pledging to promote the message of food waste reduction within our campus community. Therefore we have introduced a new initiative, namely the “Food Waste Recycling Programme”, aiming to reduce the waste taken to landfills by recycling the food waste.

Starting from 1 September 2013, with the joint efforts of all caterers on campus, all the food waste generated from the catering outlets on Tai Po Campus are collected for recycling. By using the food waste, the recycler turns it into valuable resources such as fertilizer and animal feed. All staff and students are encouraged to participate by taking the following simple steps to help separate the food waste after meal:

  1. Separate and dispose of the non food waste (e.g. tissue, toothpicks, straws and food packaging) properly into rubbish bin or recycle bin.
  2. Leave the food waste such as leftovers and food scraps on your plate and return them along with your tray to the tableware collection point for further processing.

Of course, our ultimate goal is to reduce the food waste collected as much as possible. Therefore please consider ordering just enough food to minimize leftovers. We wish to establish a green culture on our campus and to enhance your awareness about food waste reduction. Your support and contribution will be highly appreciated.