Earth Day 2025: Eating With the Planet in Mind

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Apr 22 2025, 06:04
Earth Day 2025: Eating With the Planet in Mind

Earth Day isn’t just about planting trees or switching off lights (though those things help). It’s also about rethinking how we live — and yes, that includes what we eat.

These days, more people are paying attention to the impact of their meals. From ditching single-use plastics to choosing plant-based plates, food has quietly become part of the sustainability conversation. Not in a loud or flashy way — just gradually, through everyday choices.

And in Hong Kong, a few restaurants and food projects are already leading the way.

Eating Green, Without the Fuss

Sustainability doesn’t have to mean complicated zero-waste hacks or going fully vegan overnight. It can just mean choosing places that care a little more about ingredients, sourcing, waste, and community.

Here are a couple of spots we think deserve a little Earth Day love:

Treehouse (Multiple Locations)

Treehouse takes a holistic approach to sustainability, from its plant-based, whole-food menu to its waste reduction and community efforts.

They use ethically sourced, mostly local ingredients, and clearly label each dish’s carbon footprint to promote climate-conscious choices.

With composting stations, eco-friendly interiors, and partnerships that support tree planting and food donations, Treehouse shows how everyday dining can align with planet-friendly values.


Eat Well Canteen @ The Green Hub (Tai Po)

Run by an NGO and housed in a beautifully restored heritage building, the Eat Well Canteen is all about mindful meals with a local twist.

They serve only vegetarian food, source ingredients seasonally and locally (often from their on-site garden), and process food waste into compost used to nourish the same garden. They even make their own sauces, jams, and dressings to cut down on packaging.

It’s not just about eating well — it’s about cooking with intention, from farm to fork.

So, Where Do We Come In?

At Easy Eat, we’re not here to tell you how to eat. We're just here to make it easier for you to find what fits — whether you’re vegetarian, Halal, gluten-free, or just looking for places that think beyond the plate.

These community-based restaurants are just a small taste of what’s possible when food meets purpose. And if you're curious to discover more mindful, inclusive places to eat? You know where to find us. 

This Earth Day, try something different — even if it’s just lunch.