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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.

Food & Nutrition

Paleo Diet Discussion: Exploring The Legume Question

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 9, 2015 0
Say Goodbye To Beans One of the most controversial aspects about following a paleo diet is the requirement to give up legumes (aka beans, pulses, peas). That means no more baked beans, no more dahl (a lot of Indian food is out), no…
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Dinner

8 Reasons To Love The Farm-To-Table Movement PLUS The Complete HK Farm-To-Table Dining List

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 7, 2015 0
Most of us have probably heard or read the term farm-to-table over the past year- aka farm-to-fork- especially as the local food movement has gained so much momentum. There are now many farmers markets around Hong Kong and a plethora of…
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Eco Lifestyle

Eco Home – Thorn & Burrow Spotlight: Where Every Product Has A Meaningful Story

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 7, 2015 0
Located on High Street in trendy Sai Ying Pun, new homewares and decor shop Thorn & Burrow has managed to curate a truly astonishing selection of items from all four corners of the globe. They stock homewears such as cushions, rugs,…
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Gluten-Free

Paleo Sweet Treats – 5 New Hong Kong Food Brands Offering Sugar-, Grain- & Dairy-Free Desserts

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 2, 2015 0
One of the hardest things to give up when adopting a caveman-friendly lifestyle is snacks, sweets and desserts. Temptation is everywhere from the grocery store to restaurants to your own kitchen cupboards if other members of the family…
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Interviews

Meet The 2 Singapore Moms That Want To Inspire Moms Across Asia With Their Healthy Kids Party Food + Healthy Lunchbox Cookbooks

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 30, 2015 0
Many moms living in Asia can attest to the fact that it isn't always easy to find recipes in the kitchen that are adapted to our modern lifestyles. Online searches and cookbook shelves for healthy recipes tend to be either too reliant on…
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Vegan

Lasagna A La Asiana – We Take The Italian Classic & InnovAsian It Right Up

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 29, 2015 0
The idea of taking regular lasagna and giving it a healthier and more regional twist has been on our mind for a while. After perfecting our Asian Pesto formula and Tofu Ricotta recipe, it was finally time to give this a go. We are so lucky…
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Hong Kong

Green Queen Guide: The Top 5 Air Purifier Brands To Consider For Your Hong Kong Home

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 26, 2015 0
Last week, we went in-depth on the whole air purifier topic and talked about why you need one. But obviously, what you all want (and need) to know is: what air purifier should you invest in? Below, we list the top 5 brands available in…
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Kids

Spice Up Your Kid’s Life With Harvard Molecular Biologist & Spice Spice Baby Founder Kanchan Koya

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 22, 2015 0
Spices are nature’s pantry and pharmacy in one. Their health benefits and flavor-enhancing qualities have made them prized and precious commodities throughout human history. Thankfully more affordable in the present day, their medicinal…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

Tong Chong Street Market: Inspiring Sustainability, Effecting Change, Showcasing Food With Soul & Chefs With Purpose

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 20, 2015 0
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…
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Beauty

Our October Roundup: What We’re Crushing On This Month – The Latest In Wellness

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 17, 2015 0
Wow, turns out people really want to know what's new on Hong Kong's health & wellness scene! Last month's edition was so incredibly popular, we are definitely making this a regular Green Queen feature! Below, our choices for…
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Eco Lifestyle

Why You Desperately Need An Air Purifier In Hong Kong – Green Queen Explains All

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 16, 2015 0
We all have heard about and seen air purifiers but what do they really do? Are they worth the investment? And what is the difference between all of them? Green Queen is here to help explain what are actually very…
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Wellness

Float Sensory Deprivation Centre Opens In Hong Kong Tried And Tested

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 15, 2015 0
From the aerial yoga craze to cross-fit in the park to every possible kind of boutique studio workout, there are no shortages of places and practices to burn off steam in our crazy city. We are all getting leaner and longer, fitter and…
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Gluten-Free

Hong Kong’s Best Locally Made Granolas: Our Pick Of The 7 Healthiest

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 12, 2015 0
Here at Green Queen, as staid as it may seem, we simply love granola! For breakfast, lunch, dinner or packed for a hike snack, we simply cannot get enough. Honestly, making granola is not super complicated (check out our Green Queen recipe…
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Recipes

That Cheezy Feeling : Tofu Ricotta – An Asian Vegan’s Answer To Crumbly & Creamy Cheese

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 9, 2015 0
There's an umami richness to cheese that is so incredibly crave-worthy. Just ask the French, they have over 1, 000 varieties. That being said,  many of us are living a dairy-free, plant-based existence, so we wanted to develop a…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Just For Laughs: 9 Ways To Know If You Are A Healthster (= Healthy + Hipster)

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 8, 2015 0
You carry a yoga mat everywhere. Part (b): you have multiple yoga mats. You regularly talk about your practice. Part (b): you are not a lawyer or on a high school basketball team. Your weekend plans involve trialling a new form of…
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Eco Lifestyle

Green Gadget Guide: How & Where to Recycle Electonics & Appliances in Hong Kong

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 5, 2015 0
Our modern lives, with their techy trappings of success, are full of countless gadgets and electronics that comes with a rather big dilemma: what to with all of these items when you no longer want them? (Which thanks to Apple Computers,…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

5 Healthy Living Marketing Myths That Even The Most Well Informers Shoppers May Not Know

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 2, 2015 0
Think choosing organic keeps you safe? Paying more for greener products? Read on to find out how labels and green marketing terms are deceiving you and what you can do to prevent this. Biodegradable Diapers Regular disposable diapers…
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Hong Kong

Green Queen Interview: A Chat With Sarah Fung, Founder & Publisher Of Liv, Hong Kong’s New Wellness Magazine

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 30, 2015 0
We chat to to Hong Kong media veteran Sarah Fung about her brand new project Liv Magazine, the new monthly print glossie dedicated to all things wellness in the 852! We are thrilled about the launch of Liv, especially since Green Queen…
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Dinner

Beyond Soup & Salad: 5 New Must-Try Vegetarian Restaurants (And Not In Central)

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 28, 2015 0
It is a great time to be a vegetarian in Hong Kong with what feels like new plant-based openings every week! Gone are the days of struggling with waiters to get a side of steamed greens, there are now oodles of options all over Hong Kong.…
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Condiments

Regional Flavours: Dairy-Free Asian Pesto With Fresh Coriander, Lime Zest & Roasted Peanuts

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 25, 2015 0
While we love a great pesto genovese, the Italian basil in Hong Kong is not always the freshest. Same goes for pine nuts...Great cooks make use of what's local, in season and available. So we got our creative juices flowing and concocted a…
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Gluten-Free

Vegan Ice Cream Factory Visit: What We Learned At Happy Cow Dairy Free Ice Cream’s Digs

Sonalie Figueiras Sep 24, 2015 0
Most customers are still surprised to find out that Happy Cow Dairy Free Ice Cream is made in Hong Kong. In fact,  Happy Cow Dairy operates the only kosher + dairy-free + low-GI ice cream factory in Asia! Their factory used to be a wine…
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