The Hong Kong SAR Government has announced the implementation of second-phase regulations to ban the use of disposable plastic tableware and containers for dine-in and takeaway in the catering and retail outlets in 2025. In alignment with this crucial initiative, we are delighted to invite you to participate in the “BEST with LESS Hong Kong Tertiary Sustainable Packaging (F&B Industry) Design Competition.” This competition aims to collect innovative and eco-friendly design proposals for containers and packaging used by restaurants under Maxim’s Group through a public competition among tertiary institutions. Full-time students specializing in design, creative arts, structural modeling, material engineering, and related fields are welcome to participate.

We are honored to have esteemed designers and artists, Mr. Henry Ho and Mr. Stanley Wong (又一山人), as part of the judging panel for the competition. The winning team will receive a scholarship of up to HKD 30,000.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to attend a series of professional workshops focused on design and eco-friendly materials. They will also be able to conduct pre-design visits and surveys, engaging with packaging suppliers, frontline staff in the food and beverage industry, and customers. This competition provides a valuable platform for students to apply their academic skills to real-world challenges.

To register and find more details, please visit the official competition website: https://www.bestwithless.com.hk/

Organizer: Hong Kong Maxim’s Group
Consultant and Researcher: CUHK Centre for Social Innovation Studies