Since 2022, Zero Foodprint Asia's Restore Projects have successfully advanced regenerative agriculture in Hong Kong by fostering a strong community of farmers, experts, and partners. This collaborative model creates a platform and community that enables farmers to disseminate knowledge and assist one another to scale nature-friendly practices with the help of our locally appointed soil expert, such as bio-active plant nutrient distribution systems and innovative composting applications.
The improvements achieved grow exponentially throughout the years. Over the past year, farms have reported increased yields with fewer rows planted, extended harvest seasons with healthier crops, greater biodiversity, and higher resiliency against extreme weather events that avoided many floods and yield loss. Most importantly, scientific analysis confirms substantial improvements in soil health. All participating farms demonstrate rising or sustained Soil Organic Carbon levels, with several exceeding 10% and achieving an increase of more than the International 4 per 1000 Initiative - a critical milestone for carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change.
This initiative stands as a powerful example of collective climate action, demonstrating tangible ecological and agricultural triumphs as it enters its fourth year.
Zero Foodprint Asia (ZFPA) is a nonprofit initiative driving the transformation of Asia’s food system from extractive to regenerative. Through its innovative table-to-farm model, ZFPA channels small contributions from the food industry and diners directly into on-the-ground farming projects that restore soil health, sequester carbon, and strengthen local food resilience. By connecting restaurants, chefs, and consumers with farmers, ZFPA turns everyday dining into climate action - rebuilding the foundation of our food system from the ground up. Together, we can cultivate a future where food not only sustains us but also regenerates the planet.
To date, ZFPA has awarded over USD 1.03 million in funding to 33 projects spanning 100,000+ acres, with an estimated carbon sequestration potential of 35,000+ tons of CO₂e.
 
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