REIMAGINE FOOD WITH ALL YOU CAN COOK!
Discover over 30 creative recipes to inspire your cooking!
ABOUT US
Food waste remains one of the most pressing challenges in our world today. According to the latest “Monitoring of Solid Waste in Hong Kong” report released by the Environmental Protection Department, in 2024, Hong Kong disposed of up to 3,001 tonnes offood waste daily in landfills —equivalent to the weight of 200double-decker buses!
HK Electric and Maxim’s Group have always been proactive in promoting environmental protection and waste reduction at source. The two industry leaders co-organised the “All You Can Cook!” x “Happy Green Campaign” Culinary Competition, encouraging participants to unleash their creativity by transforming surplus or neglected ingredients into delicious, innovative dishes. The competition concluded successfully in September 2025 and the results are available here.
In 2026, Maxim’s Group continues to invite staff members to create 50+ professional zero-waste recipes. In the second half of the year, the initiative will also expand into schools, incorporating food-saving concepts into culinary education, paving the way for a more sustainablefuture!
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2025 COMPETITION TIMELINE
Participants may identify ingredients of their choice, and create the dish with one of the following directions:
- Develop a cooked dish using surplus food as the key ingredient
- Develop a menu of at least 2 dishes that adopt a zero-waste practice and utilise all parts of the ingredients
Based on the following criteria, the judging committee will select 6 entries from each category to enter the final contest.
- Zero-Waste Effectiveness (40%)
Use of surplus food or full utilisation of ingredients - Originality (30%)
Creativity in food pairing and cooking method - Presentation (30%)
Recipe comprehensiveness and visual appeal of the dish
You may also browse the entries here and vote for the Most Liked Award!
Finalists will visit a local farm to learn how WeGen farming upcycles food waste into enzyme and cultivate seasonal produce with land-friendly farming techniques.
Finalists will also join a workshop by NGO to learn more about zero-waste and food-smart practices!
Finalists from each category will compete by cooking their submitted dish(es) on spot within a one-hour limit. The judging panel will taste and score the works based on the following criteria.
- Zero-Waste Effectiveness (30%)
Ability to control the portion and utilise surplus ingredients or all parts of ingredients in cooking. - Palatability (30%)
Appearance and presentation of the dishes, balance of taste, odor and texture. - Sustainability and Technique (20%)
Use of sustainable ingredients and practices, and demonstration of profound cooking skills. - Originality (20%)
Creativity in menu design and food pairing, uniqueness in the recipe and cooking method.
Following the final contest, results will be announced and an award presentation ceremony will be held!
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