Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
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Environmental Protection
We’re committed to promoting daily environmental protection habits; taking action to reduce use of single-use plastics; embracing a low-carbon lifestyle; committing to sustainable sourcing; promoting sustainable waste reduction concepts in the community; and building a sustainable and beautiful life for the next generation.
Small changes can lead to big improvements. Join us and Say No to Plastic, enjoy a plastic-free life and cherish the Earth together.
We have replaced plastic shopping bags with high-quality reusable paper shopping bags made from recycled materials.
We lend ice gel pack at HK$5 instead of providing bags of ice. Customers can get their deposit back by returning them. Ice cubes are still available: customers can take them home free if they bring their own containers.
We have replaced plastic bubble wrap with honeycomb paper wrap to protect fragile items.
We protect meat & cheese with plastic-free paper to reduce use of plastic wrap.
*Target to be available from 2024A multi-functional self-service ECO station is available instore to recycle polyfoam, and reuse shopping bags and paper boxes, providing more green options to customers.
Plastic reduction starts at the source; we concentrate our efforts on providing non-packaged fruits and vegetables.
Where necessary, we offer paper bags for non-packaged veggies & fruit.
The utensils we provide (trays, tasting cups and so on) are made of 100% whole plant and renewable raw sugar cane fibre, which is food safe and doesn’t contain harmful substances. They can be recycled, and biodegraded and composted together with food waste for a sustainable life cycle.
Where necessary, we offer cutlery made from natural materials for takeaway items.
The tissue we offer is made from bamboo pulp. Bamboo is one of the world’s fastest-growing plants, providing more fibre, releasing more oxygen and absorbing more CO₂ than most others. Not only is bamboo a sustainable and renewable raw material, but it is also biodegradable.
Bamboo fibre paper towels and biodegradable disinfecting wipes are available for purchase at city’super, so you can also enjoy an eco-friendly lifestyle at home.
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We encourage customers to bring their own containers for food purchases. They can enjoy HK$3 rebate* at FusionDeli and RF1 counters at city’super when they do so.
*Packaged food items excluded; Terms and Conditions apply: see in-store promotional materials or store staff for more details.We have launched a series of environmentally friendly shopping bags and food bags, which are practical and available in different designs. Customers can make their lives more environmentally friendly and convenient, whether they are shopping or carrying takeaway snacks.
The latest “crafting a better lifestyle” collection gives recyclable shopping bags and furoshiki a facelift with new, exciting looks by local designer Alan Chan, so you can embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle while staying stylish.
You are welcome to browse our collection at city’super stores; selected styles are also available online.
We collaborate with Anya Hindmarch in the launch of exclusive edition of the Universal Bag, offering urbanites a new generation of shopping bag that is aesthetically pleasing, durable, reusable, practical and 100% recyclable.
Furoshiki, or Japanese traditional wrapping cloths, are made of either cotton or silk; they are washable, easy to store and very versatile. As environmental protection and waste reduction have been a major focus for many in recent years, furoshiki have also garnered a lot of attention.
city’super has partnered with self-funded social enterprise RE-WRAP over the years to launch different collections of organic cotton bags and furoshiki. New patterns are released each year, providing customers with more gift wrapping options that are both environmentally friendly and an excellent way to spread festive cheer among family and friends.
Recycling boxes are available in store to encourage customers to participate in our polyfoam recycling programme. The polyfoam collected will be sent to the “Missing Link” workshop for melting and compacting; the melted polyfoam will then be exported overseas to recycling companies to make other products. We also recycle plastic bags and cartons at our logistics centres.
Since July 2021, we have partnered with The Nature Conservancy to trial oyster shell recycling at the oyster bars of some of our branches. The collected oyster shells are sorted and cleaned to make oyster reefs, which provide suitable homes for small marine animals and revitalise sustainable aquaculture.