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AsiaGlobal Fellow 2025, 2021 Women of Power, 2019 GEN T Honouree, V Label Global Hero, and two-time TEDx Speaker: serial social entrepreneur and trends forecaster Sonalie Figueiras is a sustainability expert, food futurist, and eco-powerhouse who has been inspiring international audiences for over a decade with practical steps to combat climate change. Known globally as the Green Queen, she is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning Green Queen, the original impact media platform that educates millions about the link between food technology and climate change. She is also the co-founder and CEO of organic sourcing platform Ekowarehouse and climate tech SaaS Source Green. Additionally, Sonalie is a global keynote speaker, an advisor to multiple mission-driven startups and NGOs, and a venture partner and advisor to several venture capital funds.

Restaurant Reviews

We Taste Our Way Through Vanimal’s Vibrant Vegetable-Forward Menu in Kennedy Town

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 3, 2016 0
March 2017 Update: Vanimal has closed down.  We had the pleasure of tasting our way through Vanimal, Kennedy Town's hip, veggie-forward eatery and we came away seriously impressed. The space and the decor make for a paradoxical first…
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Recipes

#Plantbased Recipes: My Little Hong Kong Kitchen’s Rainbow Veggie Bowl W/ Cauli Rice & Homemade Falafels

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 2, 2016 0
It's no secret that we love bowl meals over here at Green Queen, so we are thrilled to share this veggie recipe from My Little Hong Kong Kitchen. While it may look a little involved, it's all about the prep. The falafels can be made…
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Weekend

Hong Kong Weekend: 5 Awesome Family Cycling Routes

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 23, 2016 0
We've said it before and we will say it again: our fair city is a truly blessed place and despite the crazy concrete jungle we spend most of our week in, those looking to get away on weekends have ample opportunity, with beaches and…
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Beauty

Green Queen’s Complete Nails Guide: Where To Get Safe Manis, Pedis & Polishes

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 21, 2016 0
Who doesn't love a mani/pedi? It's one of life's affordable luxuries, and in Hong Kong, there's certainly no shortage of nail salons on every street corner ready to file, buff and paint our fingers and toes to perfection.…
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Chocolate

Made in Hong Kong: The Best Local Artisan Food Brands

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 14, 2016 0
We just love local food products. The Made in Hong Kong mark means a great deal to Green Queen, who is a proud born and raised Hong Konger herself. There's something so comforting about eating a product made lovingly in small batches by…
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Yoga

Deepen Your Practice: 8 Awesome Boutique Yoga Studios In Hong Kong

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 11, 2016 0
Boutique yoga studios are a truly rewarding option to push your yoga practice to its next level. Classes tend to be smaller and more intimate than in large studios, and you can build a real rapport with your teacher. Boutique studios are…
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Home

Our Favorite Non-Toxic Cleaning Products: The Brands That Keep Your Home (And The Planet) Spick & Span

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 10, 2016 0
One of the most popular topics of conversation in Hong Kong is the city' poor air quality. However, you may be surprised to learn that the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that over 70 percent of our exposure to chemicals…
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Restaurant Reviews

What’s For Lunch At The Restaurant by The Kinnet: We Trial Their New Wellness Menu

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 3, 2016 0
September 2017 Update: The Kinnet has now closed down. The Restaurant by The Kinnet is a healthy hideout tucked away within the compounds of a lush holistic wellness retreat center right in the bustling Sheung Wan district. It is The…
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Chocolate

#FoodWithAStory Fireside Chat: Green Queen Founder Sonalie Figueiras Interviews Raiz The Bar Founder Chef Priscilla Soligo

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 3, 2016 0
November 2017 Update: Raiz The Bar has now shut down operations. On Wednesday September 28th 2016, Green Queen Founder Sonalie Figueiras sat down with Priscilla Soligo, Founder Chef of Hong Kong chocolate company Raiz The Bar at Mettā, the…
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Interviews

Eco Heroes: Deputy Consul General Of France Lilas Bernheim Talks About The French Month Of The Environment

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 30, 2016 0
From September 20th 2016 until October 20th 2016, the Consulat Général de France à Hong Kong et Macao is hosting The Month Of The Environment, a special program of events and activities dedicated to raising Hong Kong's eco awareness! We…
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Health

Rise Of The Machines: Wellness Solutions For The Busy & The Lazy

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 23, 2016 0
There's no substitute for regular exercise and clean eating but if you find yourself too busy with work to make those a reality, or if you're just a more generally lazy person who prefers shortcuts, or if you've just been hitting Lan…
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Eco Lifestyle

Up Close & Personal With Hemsley + Hemsley: We Talk To Jasmine & Melissa About Favorite Foods, Best-Selling Cookbooks & Life Plans

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 22, 2016 0
We could not have a bigger crush on Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley, the super sister duo behind wellness brand Hemsley + Hemsley. We are huge fans of the type of food they advocate: nourishing, home-cooked food full of spiralized veggies,…
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Vegan

Our Favourite Locally Made Nut Butter Brands

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 20, 2016 0
Here at Green Queen Headquarters, we are just nuts for nut butters (sorry!) and put it in/on everything from smoothies to cake batter to toast. We have waxed on regarding these healthy snacks, spreads and dips and are tickled pink that…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

The Complete Hong Kong Fresh & Organic Produce Home Delivery Guide

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 17, 2016 0
We hear it time and time again: frustrated laments that there is nowhere to get premium quality, fresh produce delivery in Hong Kong. But the truth is, while we don't have our own Whole Foods Market yet, the +852 is awash with…
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Coffee

Is Your Morning Nespresso The Most Eco-Friendly Cup Of Coffee In The World?

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 16, 2016 0
As passionate (though definitely imperfect) eco-warriors, us Green Queen gals know a thing or two about greener lifestyle habits and have researched our fair share of topics and we thought we had the whole coffee thing sussed out. As far…
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Fitness & Working Out

Wellness Hacks: How To Choose The Perfect Yoga Teacher

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 13, 2016 0
Your yoga practice is a deeply personal (and oftentimes emotional) thing. Finding the right human to guide you through it is no easy task. We asked veteran yogi and yoga teacher Karen Holt, founder of The Health Seed, to share her…
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Fitness & Working Out

Green Queen Knows: The Best (FREE) Health, Fitness & Wellness Apps

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 11, 2016 0
The era of biohacking -or is it lifestyle hacking?- is definitively upon us. Our phones, and the data they collect about us, have become an essential tool in our daily routine, especially for us wellness addicts. In our hands we hold the…
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Recipes

Addictive Wild Salmon Stew: Healthy, Creamy, Delicious

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 10, 2016 0
I created this recipe in honor of a dear friend who is battling cancer and following a very specific dietary regime: strictly organic produce, nuts and seeds. Absolutely no processed foods including sauces or condiments, no dairy, no…
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Eating Out

7 Things I Learned From Reading Larry Olmsted’s Real Food, Fake Food

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 10, 2016 0
Us Green Queen gals are avid foodies, in the real sense of the term: what we eat and where it comes from is something we take very seriously. We strongly believe that a cornerstone of living a healthy life is eating quality food. This…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

Bread Guide: Where To Find The Best Sourdough In Hong Kong

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 4, 2016 0
Poor ol' bread. Over the past few years, with the rise of gluten-free living, bread's reputation has been seriously maligned. And we get it: Wonderbread and its imitations are a crappy excuse for healthy, wholesome grains. But…
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Hong Kong

NOPA 2016: 5 Reasons To Visit Asia’s Largest Natural & Organics Products Show

Sonalie Figueiras Aug 29, 2016 0
The Natural & Organic Products Asia (NOPA) show opens this week* and we could not be more excited. As health & wellness industry experts, it's our job to attend trade shows like this one. As devoted health & wellness consumers…
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