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Jenny Star Lor is Green Queen’s resident eco wellness writer. She is passionate about reducing her carbon footprint, loves all things fitness and enjoys tasting her way through Hong Kong’s veggie dining options. Originally from Los Angeles, she now calls Hong Kong home. Previously, she wrote and reported for global publications such as The Hollywood Reporter and US Weekly. She is also a passionate pole dancer and teaches classes across Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong Launches Asia’s First Plant-Based Studies Course

Jenny Star Lor Feb 17, 2019 0

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in partnership with social enterprise, Green Monday, has unveiled its first Plant-based Movement Studies for the 2018/19 academic year. A comprehensive plant-based lifestyle and movement education…
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Health

Track Your Fertility: We Review The Ava Ovulation Bracelet

Jenny Star Lor Feb 17, 2019 0

During my time at Us Weekly, I have one vivid memory which involved Britney Spears. If you remember the infamous Britney meltdown of 2008, then you might recall being shocked when she began dating paparazzo Adnan Ghalib (who can forget…
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Zero Waste

Marriott Phuket Fights Thailand Plastic Problem With Water Made From Air

Jenny Star Lor Feb 17, 2019 0

Last year five-star beach resort JW Marriott Phuket replaced more than 100,000 plastic water bottles - providing guests with fresh filtered, mineral water using just the hot, humid air of Thailand from atmospheric water generators. Teaming…
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Fitness & Working Out

ClassPass Increases Membership Fees, Angers Hong Kong Subscribers

Jenny Star Lor Feb 17, 2019 0

Hong Kong members of ClassPass, the leading fitness subscription startup, have taken to social media to voice dismay over fee increases without prior knowledge or notification. Subscribers complained of charges of up to 50% more than their…
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Eating Out

Buffets on a Budget: HK’s Best Vegetarian All You Can Eat Lunch Deals

Jenny Star Lor Feb 10, 2019 0

As Asia's culinary capital, the buffet landscape in Hong Kong is bar none! With a wide range of diverse cuisines to choose from, our fair city offers a seemingly endless choice of delectable dishes that's sure to loosen up the belt straps…
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Popular

5 Things To Do With Your Besties That Are Not Drinking

Jenny Star Lor Feb 10, 2019 0

If you've committed to Dry January, the annual initiative to stop drinking alcohol for the first month, bravo! The end is nigh! This newfound alcohol abstinence could be great on your health, wallet and possibly professional life. More…
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Recycling

Watsons Water Launches Plastic Bottle Collection With Cash Incentive

Jenny Star Lor Feb 10, 2019 0

Watsons Water, one of Hong Kong's biggest producer and distributor of distilled bottled drinking water, has launched a cash incentive to get the public actively involved in recycling single-use plastics. Offering monetary vouchers and gift…
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Vegan Dining

Hong Kong Restaurant That Went Vegan Posts Record Sales

Jenny Star Lor Jan 31, 2019 0

Hemingway's, the beloved oceanfront bar and restaurant serving plant-based comfort food in Discovery Bay, has revealed that their profits have soared since they turned vegan a year ago. In a Facebook post from owner Gary Stokes earlier…
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Charity

#HelpTech: New HK NGO Uplifters Offers Online Education To Foreign Domestic Workers

Jenny Star Lor Jan 31, 2019 0

Foreign domestic help accounts for five percent of Hong Kong's population. With almost 400,000 caregivers in the city, this silent workforce that strengthens the productivity of Hong Kong's economy are among the most vulnerable groups of…
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Zero Waste

Slowood Kennedy Town: Hong Kong’s New Organic Grocery & Zero Waste Lifestyle Mecca

Jenny Star Lor Jan 20, 2019 0

Upon the entrance at Slowood, if the giant six-and-a-half foot tall mushroom doesn't catch your attention, the clean industrial, steel-framed windows inviting you inside will. Looking more like a Scandi minimalist showroom than the city's…
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Healthy Food Delivery

New Year, New You: Hong Kong’s Best Healthy Meal Plans 2019

Jenny Star Lor Jan 20, 2019 0

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…
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Fashion

Indian Textile Startup Malai Creates Vegan Leather Made From Coconut Waste

Jenny Star Lor Jan 19, 2019 0

Coconut leather is the latest eco fabric to hit the fashion scene for sustainable leather alternatives. India-based startup, Malai, have developed bacterial cellulose grown from leftover coconut water and successfully converted the…
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Travel

HealthyTOKYO Plants First Vegan Restaurant at Tokyo International Airport

Jenny Star Lor Jan 18, 2019 0

Haneda Airport has just debuted its first plant-based cafe and shop, HealthyTOKYO. Located in Terminal 2 outside of security (which means anyone can go!), the Japanese health and wellness provider will serve an array of organic coffee, tea…
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Recycling

After China Closes its Doors, Malaysia Becomes New Dumping Ground for World’s Plastic Trash Despite Government Ban

Jenny Star Lor Jan 17, 2019 0

One year since China imposed its National Sword policy ban on the world's plastic waste import, nearby Southeast Asian countries have struggled to pick up the scraps with Malaysia taking in the lion's share of supposed recyclable plastic…
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Beauty

From Eco Nails To Crystal Massages: Hong Kong’s Newest Wellness Pamper Spots

Jenny Star Lor Jan 13, 2019 0

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…
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Zero Waste

First Ever Plastic-Free Flight Takes Off in Friendly Skies

Jenny Star Lor Jan 13, 2019 0

In unprecedented air transport history, Portuguese charter airline Hi Fly has become the first operator to ditch single-use plastics on board. Following four series of of 'plastic-free' trial flights from a 10-hour Lisbon to Brazil journey…
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Fitness & Working Out

Gym App GuavaPass Acquired by ClassPass For US$ 4.6M as Asia’s Fitness App Scene Heats Up

Jenny Star Lor Jan 13, 2019 0

Global Fitness behemoth ClassPass has acquired rival APAC workout app, GuavaPass for US$ 4.6 million, as the company looks to extend its reach in international markets. The popular US-based subscription platform, which launched across APAC…
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Eating Out

Hong Kong Fast Casual Plant-Based Chain MANA Sells its 1 Millionth Flat

Jenny Star Lor Jan 9, 2019 0

Less than six years since opening their organically inspired, locally produced, eco-friendly doors back in 2012, plant-based fast slow food concept MANA! have sold their one millionth flat in Hong Kong. For those who have never taken a…
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Vegan Dining

Genie Juicery Co-Founder Cara McIlroy: ‘Glass Bottles Were Always The Plan’

Jenny Star Lor Dec 2, 2018 0

Refreshing, thirst-quenching and jam-packed with essential vitamins and minerals, cold-pressed juices are our go-to method of hydration and nourishment on busy, hectic workdays! And Hong Kong's OG juice bar, Genie Juicery, is still our…
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Wine

BLACKOUT by Brut! Hong Kong’s First Electricity-Free Dining Experience

Jenny Star Lor Nov 24, 2018 0

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…
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Hong Kong

Green Queen Tried & Tasted: Hong Kong’s First Vegetarian Food & Culture Walking Tour

Jenny Star Lor Nov 18, 2018 0

It's no secret that foodies flock to Hong Kong from the four corners of the globe. Our home city has long been considered one of the culinary capitals of the world, especially when it comes to various Chinese cuisines. One of the best ways…
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