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4 Mins Read If you must use the e-com behemoth, Amazon, there are still some steps you can take to try and reduce the impact of your order as much as possible. It can be difficult to completely quit all online shopping. Sometimes, there might be something that you really do need and cannot source from local stores, […]
4 Mins Read The dairy-free cheese alternative market is huge and it’s growing fast. Analysts expect the global plant-based cheese segment to double from its current $2.7 billion to more than $4.5 billion by 2025. With as many as 4 in 10 consumers worldwide now flexitarians, even big food corporations like Bel Brands and Danone are jumping to […]
2 Mins Read Did you know that your average chocolate bar probably contains insect parts? According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, anything less than 60 insect pieces per 100 grams of chocolate – around two typical bars of store-bought chocolate – is deemed safe for public consumption. Bugs are constantly present during the food manufacturing […]
4 Mins Read Here are our favourite 100% vegan dumpling recipes that we know you’ll love, from pan-fried gyoza to steamed wontons, momos and mandu.
5 Mins Read What are lupin beans? Meet the legume creating sustainable vegan meat and milk to uses as novel ingredients and nutrition-packed snacks.
4 Mins Read Get to know these meaty jackfruit brands and why they should be staples in your natural vegan pantry for dishes like tacos and curry.
4 Mins Read Sustainability is taking over the entire fashion industry, and underwear brands are no exception. There’s nothing pretty about unethical or environmentally-unfriendly bralettes or briefs. So we’ve put together a list of our favourite underwear labels, that are not only ticking boxes for being ultra-cute but are also taking the health of the planet and humans […]
4 Mins Read One-pot meals aren’t just soups and stews (although those are amazing! From dumpling skillet stir-fries to noodle bowls, and more, simplify your cooking, but not the flavor. Spending more time in the kitchen? If you’re a bit sick of doing all the dishes, we’re here to help with 12 super easy, healthy, 100-percent plant-based family […]
5 Mins Read In the Green Queen Food Footprint Series, we tackle some of the complexities surrounding food and examine which choices are really the most planet-friendly. Today, we explore different dietary choices and find out which one is associated with the most food waste. The climate crisis is rising to the top of the global agenda, waking […]
5 Mins Read From generating huge amounts of waste to spewing out greenhouse gases, here is everything you need to know about the environmental impact of your digital use and what we can individually do to minimise it. Thanks to the Digital Age, we have managed to cut down on our consumption of physical resources such as wood […]
5 Mins Read With the climate crisis climbing to the top of the global agenda, more people are beginning to take notice of the connection between our consumption choices and the carbon footprint it leaves behind. While some questions about the footprint of food can appear to be relatively straightforward, the reality may not always be as simple […]
7 Mins Read Green Queen weigh in on one of the ultimate eco debates: glass or plastic? We set the record straight once and for all for you zero-wasters!
5 Mins Read With China’s U-turn on its “zero-Covid” policy and the Lunar New Year just around the corner, a boom in carbon-intensive meat consumption is highly likely. For the rest of the world, 2022 was marked by a return to the pre-pandemic “normal”. But China, unlike the rest of the world, pushed on with its inward “zero-Covid” […]
6 Mins Read Multiple studies from around the world agree: sustainability messaging on menus is successful in getting more diners to order plant-based meals. Scientists have warned that global meat and dairy intake must fall if we are to combat the climate crisis, but facilitating this widespread shift in dietary patterns remains a huge hurdle. New research from […]
7 Mins Read Reducing seafood intake is one of the key ways you can help alleviate your negative effect on the planet, but there are also a host of other important reasons make a pass on fish for dinner. From biodiversity loss to more frequent natural disasters and rising global temperatures, our planet is now at an important […]
3 Mins Read These startups are making refillable groceries convenient—delivering them in clean energy-powered vehicles and bikes to customers’ doors.
5 Mins Read For many herbivores out there, cheese tops the list for the hardest things to give up. But thanks to these artisanal fromage makers out there, there’s no shortage of 100% plant-based cheeses out there to satisfy even the wildest of our dairy cravings. From sharp cheddars to creamy spreadables and melty mozzarella, it’s truly tough […]
4 Mins Read Sound therapists believe that sound – music, different frequencies, pure sounds – can help rebalance our energy, emotions and well-being. If you’re looking to explore a new wellness modality – sound therapy might just be it. Here, we take a dive into what sound therapy actually is, different types of sound therapies out there and […]
5 Mins Read Sustainable fashion is on the rise, with mainstream brands and luxury labels alike embracing the trend. Yet the truth of it is, many of us still feel overwhelmed as consumers: is it possible to be a conscious fashionista? Many of us remain confused about how to go about building a wardrobe without leaving behind a […]
5 Mins Read Did you know that traditional chinese food has a lot of vegan dishes better for your health and the planet.
8 Mins Read When it comes to cultivated meat, these ten governments are the most active in terms of funding, regulatory frameworks and research resources. Cultivated meat is one of the key food solutions in our climate crisis-fighting arsenal. There are now over 100 startups globally working on this technology and 2022 saw some huge strides in the […]