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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.

Vegan Dining

Macau’s Iconic Pork Chop Bun Gets A 21st Century Upgrade With Green Monday’s Omnipork

Jenny Star Lor Nov 17, 2018 0

Leading the charge to promote more plant-based meals in the former Portuguese colony, Macau's largest casino operator Sands China has launched their Green Cuisine Campaign in collaboration with Green Monday. It's the biggest environmental…
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Fitness & Working Out

Fitness Food: Eatology Keto & ‘Modified Atkins Diet’ Meal Plans Reviewed

Jenny Star Lor Nov 10, 2018 0

Eatology's new flexible meal plans make going keto easy and stress-free
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Eco Lifestyle

How To Be A Zero Waste Traveler: Our Eco Experts Share Their Top Tips

Jenny Star Lor Nov 5, 2018 0

Travel is a pursuit that involves a great deal of waste. From plastic hotel toiletries to the airline's single serve complimentary beverage service, it can be easy to create a ton of trash before even arriving at your destination. But it…
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Recycling

V Cycle Wants Your Trash: Social Enterprise Looks To Collect 10 Tonnes of Plastic Bottles by 2019

Jenny Star Lor Nov 2, 2018 0

While the plastic pollution pandemic is truly a global issue, let's take it one step back and focus this matter on our home turf. In such a vibrant, densely populated urban center like ours, the need for the 5 R's (refuse, reduce,…
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Eco Lifestyle

Conscious Candle Guide: Where To Find Hong Kong’s Safest Burn

Jenny Star Lor Nov 2, 2018 0

The Hong Kong chill is descending upon us, which means sweater weather and finding the perfect seasonal candle to cozy up at home! While the soft, warm glow of a candle can set the tone for a romantic evening or add a relaxing element after…
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Vegan

Green Monday Movement Goes Global: Major International Award & Sands China Partnership

Jenny Star Lor Oct 27, 2018 0

Devoted to fighting climate change and global food insecurity, Hong Kong's homegrown social startup, Green Monday, has been at the forefront of promoting practical transitions to sustainable living by advocating plant-based meals…
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Zero Waste

Zero Waste Beauty: Hong Kong Mom Launches Eko Savon Soap & Shampoo Bar Brand

Jenny Star Lor Oct 27, 2018 0

Mark our words - the humble bar soap is making a comeback. Over the past couple of decades, bar soaps were abandoned in favour of bottled shampoos, face washes and shower gels, with beauty brands proffering thousands of other packaged…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

Stock Your Pantry: The Lazy Hong Konger’s Guide to Eating Well

Jenny Star Lor Sep 27, 2018 0

Healthy eating is something many of us would like to adopt. But with our long work days and hectic schedules, the idea of eating right might not be on the top of your mind when you're hangry for a midday snack or need something delivered…
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Vegan Dining

Green Platters Grazing Tables: Hong Kong’s Newest Low Waste Catering Trend

Jenny Star Lor Sep 26, 2018 0

Social media has given rise to a new catering trend that's a heck of a lot more stylish than traditional finger foods: behold, the grazing table. Gone are the days of boring cheese cubes, stale chips and cheap dips from social…
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Dinner

HAKU Unveils Exquisite Seasonal Vegetarian Kaiseki Menu Celebrating Japanese Produce

Jenny Star Lor Sep 26, 2018 0

The unstoppable rise of Hong Kong's plant-based scene has paved way for upscale Japanese-French restaurant, HAKU, to unveil its first high-end vegetarian kaiseki offering. We ate our way though the late summer tasting menu featuring a…
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Kids

Eco, Organic & Plastic-Free Baby Guide – The Ultimate Green Queen New Mom Guide

Jenny Star Lor Sep 26, 2018 0

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…
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Eating Out

Where To Find Hong Kong’s Best Vegan Pizzas

Jenny Star Lor Sep 26, 2018 0

Ooey, gooey, and deliciously cheesy pizza...Who doesn't love it? For vegans and those on dairy-free regimes, it's one of the hardest dishes to give up. Until recently, plant-based pizzas in Hong Kong were mostly cheese-less. Not exactly…
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Eating Out

Crossfit Box Launches Plant-Based Grab & Go Asphodeli in Kennedy Town

Jenny Star Lor Sep 24, 2018 0

It's no secret that the foods we eat play a crucial role to our overall health. It gives us the energy and nutrients to grow and develop, remain healthy and active to move, work, play, think and learn. Combined with exercise, your…
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Eco Lifestyle

Hong Kong’s Best Zero Waste Natural Deodorants

Jenny Star Lor Sep 16, 2018 0

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…
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Eating Out

Pure Group’s nood food Launches Plant-Based Impossible Burger Menu

Jenny Star Lor Sep 16, 2018 0

Impossible Foods has partnered with Asia's leading lifestyle brand, The Pure Group, as the latest company to launch the famed vegan patty to their in-house cafe, nood food. Introducing four new Impossible dishes at Pure Fitness'…
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Eco Lifestyle

IRIS Your Escape 2018 Health & Wellness Festival Returns For 7th Edition Sep 22-23 at Central Harbourfront

Jenny Star Lor Sep 11, 2018 0

Break away from the hustle and grind of Hong Kong to find your inner zen at the largest health and wellness festival this weekend, September 22 - 23 2018. Back again for its seventh release, IRIS: Your Escape is taking over Central…
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Vegan Dining

MANA! Launches Build Your Own Burger Pop-Up: ‘Made With Plants, Not In Them’

Jenny Star Lor Sep 6, 2018 0

Vegan cuisine really shines at MANA! Fast Slow Food. Since opening its doors in March 2012, the re-invented 'fast food' establishment serving up vegan, vegetarian and raw food dishes made from consciously sourced local organic farms has…
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Fitness & Working Out

Global Fitness Startup ClassPass Launches in Asia: First Stop Singapore, Hong Kong Coming Soon

Jenny Star Lor Sep 6, 2018 0

Popular New York-based fitness startup, ClassPass, has debuted its fitness membership service in Singapore, marking its first global expansion into Asia this past August and has plans to come to Hong Kong this October! To celebrate its Asia…
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Detox & Cleanse

Healthy Meal Plans: The Raw Circus Delivers Organic Raw Vegan Meals To Your Door (in Reusable Containers)

Jenny Star Lor Sep 3, 2018 0

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…
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Eco Lifestyle

Food’s Future Summit 2018 by Foodie Returns w/ JUST EGG CEO Josh Tetrick Keynote

Jenny Star Lor Sep 3, 2018 0

In 2050, the world population will be nine billion people. But according to the numbers, there won't be enough to feed half that population at our current food production rates. So what are we to do? On September 21 - 22, the Food's Future…
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Eating Out

Mexican Chain Cali-Mex Launches Impossible Foods & Now Offers Fully Vegan Menu Across 16 Locations

Jenny Star Lor Aug 24, 2018 0

Transforming Hong Kong's plant-based food scene, the impossibly prominent Impossible Burger will be popping up all over your local taqueria. Cali-Mex Bar & Grill, the California-style Mexican chain now offers the award-winning…
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