As a pioneer in sustainability in the food and beverage industry, Nestlé Hong Kong is dedicated to integrating environmentally friendly practices across its value chain. The company actively promotes recycling and waste reduction through public education to raise awareness in the community. Recent efforts include the extension of “Yoghurt Container Recycling Reward Scheme till year-end and the Nestlé x Hong Chi “Green” Upcycling Experience Day@The Mills to be held on 1 June.
350% Increase in Recycling Volume
Launched in collaboration with Carbon Wallet, a local one-stop green lifestyle reward platform, the “Yoghurt Container Recycling Reward Scheme” has seen tremendous success since its inception in November last year, with an increase of 350% for the average monthly recycling quantity of yoghurt product packaging. *
The program will be extended through December 31, 2025, along with exciting upgrades to the rewards:
- Interactive Recycling Game: Launching in July, this new game allows participants to complete recycling tasks for a chance to enter a lucky draw and win attractive prizes, including supermarket and online shopping coupons. The more you recycle, the higher your chances of winning.
- Instant Rewards: Every time a consumer recycles a yogurt cup or yoghurt drink bottle, they earn Carbon Wallet (CW) points and instant coupon rewards.
- Widespread Accessibility: Consumers can bring their cleaned yogurt cups to over 9,000 designated recycling points across Hong Kong. By scanning the barcode using the Carbon Wallet app, participants can earn coupons for Nestlé ActiV and Nestlé Dairy Farm products.
- Green Incentives: CW points can be redeemed for various eco-friendly rewards, such as free MTR rides, eco-tours, sustainable beauty products, and household items.
- Sustainable Living: By recycling plastic packaging, consumers not only help reduce landfill waste but also enjoy practical benefits—living green while earning rewards.
Nestlé x Hong Chi “Green” Upcycling Experience Day @ The Mills is coming soon!
Resonating the theme of this year’s World Environment Day, "Beat Plastic Pollution", which calls for collective action to address the global plastic crisis, Nestlé Hong Kong and Hong Chi Association will co-host the "Green” Upcycling Experience Day". This event is part of the educational outreach for the "Type5 PP Plastic Recycling Campaign" and will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, on the 1st floor of The Mills (M4 Atrium Bay 1 + Bay 2). The public is warmly invited to join and take part in the celebration of environmental innovation and awareness.
Event Highlights:
- Upcycling Workshop: Hands-on DIY sessions where participants can create upcycled items from plastic waste and discover the creative potential of recycling.
- Environmental Experience Game: An engaging venue-wide QR code scavenger hunt that educates attendees on the types and recycling methods of Type 5 PP plastic. Participants who complete the game will receive a special gift: a hanger made from recycled Type 5 PP plastic.
- Exhibition & Awards Ceremony: A showcase of creative entries from the Type 5 Plastic Upcycling Design Competition, followed by a prize presentation for the winning designs.
- Upcycled Product Market: A curated selection of high-quality upcycled crafts made from Type5 PP plastic will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go towards supporting the “No. 5 PP Plastic Recycling Campaign.”
Mr. Simon Cheung, Managing Director of Nestlé Hong Kong, said "At Nestlé Hong Kong, we have consistently supported and implemented sustainability and are committed to integrating environmental initiatives into our operations - from reducing the use of virgin plastics to adopting packaging that is designed for recycling. We also actively support community education and engagement to encourage responsible recycling habits. Through strong partnerships with Carbon Wallet and the Hong Chi Association, initiatives such as the “Yogurt Container Recycling Reward Scheme” and the “Nestlé x Hong Chi Type 5 PP Plastic Recycling Campaign” have seen overwhelming support. These collaborative efforts are instrumental in mobilising society towards meaningful, sustainable progress for Hong Kong.”
* Calculated based on the average monthly recycling volume of yogurt cups or yogurt drink bottles before and after the launch of the recycling reward scheme.
Image 1︰From now until December 31, 2025, consumers can earn Nestlé® ActiV® and Nestlé® Dairy Farm™ yogurt cup or yogurt drink coupons by recycling any brand of yogurt cup through the “Scan Barcode” function of the Carbon Wallet app and get $5 off when spending $30 or more at 7-Eleven.
Image 2︰The Nestlé x Hong Chi "Green" Upcycling Experience Day @ The Mills will be held on June 1. Various DIY workshops and environmental experience activities are suitable for parents and children to have fun together. You can also get exquisite gifts by completing the games.