3 Mins Read After a successful launch last year, the Conscious Festival, which promises to be vegan and (almost) zero-waste, returns to Hong Kong the weekend of April 13-14 2019 at the Kerry Hotel in Hung Hom Bay with Green Queen as the official Media Partner. Organised by Green Is The New Black (GITNB), The Conscious Festival promises […]
2 Mins Read Two waste management firms and a food production distributor have formed a joint venture to tackle Hong Kong’s big plastic problem. ALBA Group Asia, a German waste management firm, in association with China-based Baguio Waste Management & Recycling and local Swire Beverages have signed on to open a state-of-the-art recycling facility for plastic waste. The […]
3 Mins Read Low waste retail pioneer & all around Green Queen Tamsin Thornburrow has just opened Hong Kong’s first bulk, plastic-free and DIY cosmetics and skincare shop in Sai Ying Pun. Beauty junkies now have their very own eco mecca to linger at complete with everything from the most complete line of plastic-free makeup to biodegradable glitter […]
4 Mins Read Across the globe, people are embracing plant-forward diets. Significantly “25- to 34-year-old Americans say they are vegans or vegetarian,” as per the Economist. More locally, over a quarter of Hong Kongers now practicing ‘flexitarianism,’ and over two thirds willing to give it a go according to research by plant-based advocacy foundation Green Monday. As the […]
2 Mins Read Get ready to celebrate a day of women who make Hong Kong a greener place as part of the lead up to International Women’s Day with local social enterprise Encompass HK hosting Vol. 1 of their Green Women Festival this Sunday, March 3, 2019 in Wong Chuk Hang. In conjunction with Campfire, an interactive global […]
5 Mins Read Welcome to our new bi-monthly column about all things plant-based dining in Hong Kong. The city has become such an exciting destination for hungry herbivores of late, with openings and menu launches happening weekly. Omnis get roundups everywhere else so Green Queen thought it was high time for veggies to get a regular dedicated update […]
5 Mins Read Lunar New Year food can be a treat for vegans, too, thanks to plant-based meat alternatives, such as Omnipork served at some great Hong Kong restaurants. Turnip pudding, yee sang, poon choi … There is no doubt that food is of great importance when it comes to the Lunar New Year celebrations. Yet whoever said […]
7 Mins Read Meal delivery plans continue to be really popular, and it’s easy to see why. They are convenient, time-saving, and delicious! Plus they take you one step closer to eating healthy! Let a certified nutritionist bother about ensuring you are getting all your macros and all your nutrients. Leave the gourmet prep to professional chefs. Taking […]
4 Mins Read The natural beauty movement has been gaining momentum for years. With conscious consumers becoming more mindful of the substances they expose themselves to, many are ditching the ‘quick-fix’ approach and opting for a wholesome, holistic perspective to skincare. Nourishing the body from inside out – through the foods we ingest to vibrational mind-body therapies – there […]
2 Mins Read Hong Kong’s Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC), sponsored by the Environment and Conservation Fund from the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), has launched the “Reusable Tableware Lending Programme for Large-scale Events,” aimed at combatting plastic waste and single-use disposables. The government scheme generously offers free delivery, collection and cleaning services of tableware for large-scale event organisers in […]
3 Mins Read Loving Earth Chocolate Gift Box 3-Pack HK$ 127 It’s hard to do Christmas without chocolate! Spoil your favorite herbivore with this delicious trio (Mylk, Mint, Dark) of raw vegan choccie bars by one of the first OG vegan chocolate brands Loving Earth- all their bars are organic, fairly traded and wild-crafted functional foods, made with love […]
4 Mins Read Stepping inside the effortlessly cool Brut! in Sai Ying Pun, the melodic tunes coming from musician Alex Purdue’s live acoustic guitar is slow and steady, setting the mood perfectly. In one of Hong Kong’s trendiest ‘hoods, the year-old wine bar/eatery is a standout thanks to uber stylish minimalism meets warm service, outstanding food and a […]
4 Mins Read Rebecca Cappelli’s new documentary Let us be Heroes, takes on the biggest issues facing the planet today: the rise of preventable diseases and the damage we are doing to our environment. Through interview with thought leaders like Green Monday’s David Yeung, Sea Shepherd’s Peter Hammarstedt and ultra marathoner Emilie Tan, Cappelli explores the impact of our […]
4 Mins Read It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The lead up to Christmas! We’re total suckers for Santa season, there’s no hiding it. The food, the merriment, the parties, the pajamas…Unfortunately, in our capitalist times, Christmas is also a time of excess consumerism. consumerism /kənˈsjuːmərɪz(ə)m , noun Consumerism is a social and economic order that […]
8 Mins Read Founders of Confusion, The Green Platters and Bear’s Lab, which offer scrumptious culinary delights, tell us how they made the move to veganism.
4 Mins Read Hong Kong’s recycling infrastructure is woefully lacking: most citizens are not educated about how best to recycle; there is no mandatory residential recycling scheme; there are no incentives for businesses to recycle; the government department that deals with waste management is separate from the one responsible for recycling; the city lacks adequate collection channels and […]
7 Mins Read One of the biggest eco awakening moments in a person’s life is when they are about to become a parent. Suddenly, what fabrics you wear and what products you use and what foods you eat matter so much more. Suddenly, your baby’s health and safety trumps everything else. For those wanting to raise their bubba […]
3 Mins Read Living consciously for me is about making choices that do the least harm to those around me and to the natural environment. Avoiding plastics, consuming less, ignoring fast fashion, participating in the circular economy, voting with my wallet for eco-friendly & ethical brands and products, being mindful of how much waste I produce, not harming […]
6 Mins Read Hong Kong’s healthy dining scene just got another bountiful boost of gourmet green goodness. Driven by a rapidly growing group of health conscious eaters looking for conveniently catered wholesome and balanced meals, The Raw Circus is the newest meal delivery service to hit the scene. An entirely unique proposition: the Raw Circus is a 100% plant-based […]
4 Mins Read April 2019 Update: Biorna Quantics has closed down operations. When it comes to anyone looking to transform their lives by getting stronger and leaner, Biorna Quantics is at the forefront of a quantified approach to health in Hong Kong. Their customized DNA & health marker testing services along with their bespoke meal plans are popular with […]
3 Mins Read Hong Kong has one of the worst rates of recycling in general and plastic in particular in the world and believe it or not, recycling rates are actually decreasing every year! Our city landfills are reaching breaking point and yet the average citizen has no idea how to recycle. Further, since China stopped importing most […]