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5 Mins Read According to eco-campaigners Zero Waste Week, in 2018, the beauty industry was responsible for over 142 billion units of packaging that eventually made their way to landfills and the oceans. Apart from this, the industry has been criticised for torturing animals when it comes to testing as well as deriving ingredients from them for these […]
5 Mins Read Since lockdown measures have gotten stricter, we all need more home projects. We also need to help our local brands or they won’t survive. Plus, we all could do with being more environmentally responsible – have you seen the latest stats about our global plastic waste crisis? It’s terrifying. So below, we share bathroom swaps […]
6 Mins Read We recently visited the three-day Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) fair, which was held from 3rd – 5th September at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wanchai. The fair is the region’s official sourcing and trading platform connecting the global natural and organic industry. At this year’s edition, which featured 250 brands from […]
5 Mins Read We sat down with Diane van Zwanenberg, founder of plastic-free natural and vegan beauty brand Coconut Matter who is making strides in promoting low-waste living in Asia and beyond. Diane has led the alternative beauty and cosmetics industry in Asia since she first introduced her pioneering plastic-free packaging brand, and has since encouraged many to […]
5 Mins Read Now in its sixth year, the Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) trade show fair took place this week at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wanchai, showcasing over 250 brands from around the world. The trade show is an established sourcing and trading platform for the Asia Pacific region, featuring global products […]
5 Mins Read Over the past few weeks Hong Kong has come into the global spotlight. The spirit of the city has been palpable and I certainly feel proud of the city I call home. In light of this, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate some amazing local natural beauty brand founders. These brands are all […]
4 Mins Read There is nothing sexy about smelly armpits. We know. Living in a hot and sticky climate like ours, we know how important deodorant is to our daily hygiene routine. But not all deodorants or antiperspirants are made equal. Most of the store bought stuff are loaded with toxins, possible carcinogenic aluminum, and a host of […]
6 Mins Read When it comes to living a healthy and natural lifestyle, what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body. As the largest organ you own, much of what you put on your skin will likely seep inside, to your bloodstream. Calling out one common sulfate-based ingredient in particular, Sodium […]
6 Mins Read As the countdown to Christmas 2017 begins, searching for gifts for your nearest and dearest can be a drag if you don’t know where to start. Fear not, we got you! Green Queen has rounded up the best holiday gift ideas to suit everyone on your list and every budget. From the gym buddy who’s […]
5 Mins Read It’s December so for this month’s pick of Green Queen’s favourite products, the theme is great Christmas stocking fillers! Raiz The Bar Authentic Drinking Chocolate With Dark Chocolate Shavings In case you haven’t noticed, we are massive Raiz The Bar fans. The Oompa Loompa sisters of Hong Kong have redefined the chocolate scene in Asia! Their […]
7 Mins Read We had the most wonderful time at Hong Kong’s newest food market Tong Chong Street Market this past Sunday. Janice Leung Hayes, one of Hong Kong’s most prolific and beloved food writers, is the brains, heart and soul behind the newly-launched Sunday market concept she has co-founded with Swire Properties. As organizers of the Made […]