In response to the ban on non-reusable plastic utensils in Hong Kong’s fast food establishments, online traders have rushed to capitalize on the prohibition by selling the items at exorbitant prices. Even before the ban took effect, individuals were offering Fairwood’s transparent orange plastic utensils on Carousell for HK$10, while another seller attempted to sell a single spoon for HK$200, claiming it was out of production. One ambitious seller even listed a set of commonly used utensils for HK$888,888.88, a number associated with fortune in Chinese culture. Despite criticism from those who oppose profiteering from the sustainability-driven ban, some individuals expressed excitement about the potential to sell their unused utensils. However, the government has granted a six-month grace period for businesses to adjust to the changes, and enforcement actions will only be taken against non-compliant businesses after that period expires.