Deliveroo HK is taking steps to reduce food packaging waste generated by its restaurant partners. The delivery giant is investing HK$2 million to incentivise a scheme that will encourage restaurants to use plastic-free packaging for their delivery orders. It comes as the government considers a move to ban single-use plastic tableware.  

Investment from Deliveroo HK will allow restaurants to buy suitable food containers at a discounted rate. Independent restaurants and small F&B providers will be offered a 50 percent reduction in packing prices. Large chains will receive a 30 percent discount. Both will be applicable for the first six months of the initiative.

The HK$2 million subsidy scheme will support locations that want to make a switch to sustainable materials and, potentially, greener delivery methods. It will be the first Hong Kong initiative to be supported by the Deliveroo Global Community Fund.