Yap Mei Xin

Yap Mei Xin’s enterprising idea for a reusable foodware rental service emerged during the MCO when she observed the surge in plastic waste from takeaway packaging. Since founding OPACK in January 2024, she and her team have eliminated 11,200 units of single-use plastic and reduced 1.15 tons of CO2 emissions. Her vision is to standardize and making rent-and-return systems a norm in the F&B packaging industry, extending its impact across businesses and communities. But beyond leading by example, she has also run some talk and conferences to educate and inspire audiences on her cause.

Making an impact means driving meaningful change that benefits both people and the environment. Impact isn’t just measured by what we do, but by the positive influence we leave behind for future generations.