Testing out eco-friendly utensils for takeaway food under Hong Kong’s single-use plastic ban

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Hong Kong is taking a major step in its war on waste by banning many single-use plastics. New rules came into force on April 22, 2024, aiming to cut down on non-biodegradable plastics in landfill sites. Under the first phase of the ban, styrofoam products and throwaway plastic utensils such as cutlery and straws were banned for takeaway purchases. Restaurants are also banned from offering plastic cups, containers and lids to dine-in patrons. But are the non-plastic cutlery alternatives user-friendly? Two Post reporters tried them out.