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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.

Beauty

Top Of The Pots – Hong Kong’s Best Eco Luxe Beauty Online Boutiques

Sonalie Figueiras Aug 3, 2015 0
Hong Kong can be tough on a girl's skin: the pollution, the sun, the long days, the late nights....Let's face it: none of these lead to you looking your best. So what's an eco girl to do? With most products at the neighborhood…
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Travel

Up In The Air – How To Survive Long Plane Rides: The Complete Green Queen Guide

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 31, 2015 0
Whilst traveling always conjures up images of exciting new cities and adventure and beautiful sandy beaches, the reality of being cramped in a tiny seat while some stranger is snoring loudly next to you for 12 hours can be jarring. After…
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Condiments

The ULTIMATE Veggie Burger Recipe With Homemade Ketchup, Pickled Cukes & Onion Relish (100% Vegan)

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 30, 2015 0
You will undoubtedly fall in-love with our Ultimate Veggie Burger recipe with all the trimmings…and we mean ALL the trimmings. Homemade dill pickles, homemade onion relish, homemade tomato ketchup and a homemade vegan patty! Filled with…
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Drink

Our Guide To The City’s Most Premium Tea, From Cha Houses To Local Brands – Find The Perfect Cuppa

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 27, 2015 0
One of the best things about living in Hong Kong is that there is tea everywhere! Herbal tea, Chinese tea, English Breakfast tea- we have infinite tea choices and unlike in many other countries, most restaurants and cafes offer a…
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Charity

Green Queen NGO Spotlight: Food Angel – Hong Kong’s Food Rescue & Hunger Fighting Brigade

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 24, 2015 0
How was Food Angel started? Bo Charity Foundation was founded by Ms Gigi Tung in 2009 as a registered charitable organization. Food Angel is a sustainable food rescue and food assistance program launched by Bo Charity Foundation in 2011…
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Food & Nutrition

It’s The Antioxidants, Stupid! Why Eating Organic Is Vital For Our Health

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 23, 2015 0
As the popularity of organic foods has grown, consumers are willing to pay extra for organic foods in part because of the perceived improved nutritional value of organic foods over conventional foods- but is this is actually the case?…
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Fitness & Working Out

Indie Workouts: Green Queen’s Ultimate Guide To Boutique Fitness Studios In Hong Kong

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 20, 2015 0
Health and fitness is Hong Konger's obsession du jour and finding the perfect workout can feel like a search for the holy grail. But with so many studios, workouts and classes it can be overwhelming. Cycling or cross fit? Barre or…
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Recipes

Creamy & Nourishing Nut Butter Hot Choc: A Cup of Cocoa Like You’ve Never Tasted – 100% Dairy Free

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 17, 2015 0
Creamy Nut Butter Hot Choc Ok so Hong Kong is in the middle of a very hot and sweaty summer, but for some reason, we still love a cup of warm cocoa sometimes. Maybe it's the excessive air-conditioning that's blowing in our faces…
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Interviews

Q&A With Baking Maniac: His Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free And Egg-Free Baking Secrets Revealed

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 16, 2015 0
Baking Maniac is the name to know when it comes to show stopping baking creations that look like they would require a team of 10 professional pastry chefs to put together. From designer cupcakes, to fondant cake sculptures to confetti…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

The Search For The Perfect Ribeye – Our Guide To The Best Grass-Fed Butchers in Hong Kong

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 13, 2015 0
Summer is a great time for grilling, and for many of us,  that means burgers and steaks. Before you fire up your grill (or stove, or oven!), you will need to procure the perfect cut and the perfect meat, which of course means…
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Food & Nutrition

Green Queen Health: The Most Worrying Issues in Food Safety Today – What Can You Trust?

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 10, 2015 0
Part of our job is to stay up to date on everything to do with health, diet, nutrition, the food industry- anything to do with wellness basically. The media loves itself a nutrition controversy and lately, it seems a a new…
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Gluten-Free

Q&A With Andy Kun, HK’s Gluten-Free Guru & Founder Of Urban Health – Part 2: How To Shop & Where To Eat

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 9, 2015 0
Last week, we spoke to Andy Kun, founder of Urban Health Group Limited about what it means to gluten-free, the definition of celiac's and the controversies surrounding wheat. This week, we continue our Q&A, covering topics…
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Eating Out

Green Queen Guide To Sai Kung – Where To Eat Clean & Shop Green In The Family Friendly ‘Hood

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 6, 2015 0
Who doesn't love Sai Kung? This idyllic neighborhood is far away from the congestion and noise of the island, and long time residents will tell you that living there feels like you are always on holiday. From the beauty of Hong Kong's…
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Vegan

Green Queen Recipes: Superfood Salad Jar – Summer Lunch Box Perfection

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 3, 2015 0
Have any of you made a salad and brought it to work for lunch only to find it’s turned to soggy mush? Yup, we hear you. We have been there MANY times. Not to mention the whole business of putting your dressing in a separate container,…
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Gluten-Free

Q&A With Andy Kun, HK’s Gluten-Free Guru & Founder Of Urban Health – Part 1: Definitions, Celiac & Why Wheat’s A…

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 2, 2015 0
Andy Kun is the CEO and Co-Founder of Urban Health Group Limited, a company dedicated to promoting a gluten-free lifestyle in Asia, which includes a gluten-free lifestyle Facebook support group Gluten Free in Hong Kong. They are the…
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Dinner

5 Vegetarian Restaurants You Don’t Know About – Under the Radar Plant-Based Gems

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 29, 2015 0
The urban dilemma of 'where to eat healthy today?' leaving you stumped? Freshen up your restaurant repertoire with these under-the-radar Hong Kong gems. All of them are vegetarian, offer healthy menu items and will leave you wondering why…
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Vegan

Top 10 Vegan Protein Sources & How To Use Them Every Day

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 26, 2015 0
One of the biggest challenges when following a plant-based diet is ensuring you get enough protein regularly. Turns out, it's easy if you know where to look! Below we list the top ten healthiest plant-based protein sources for all you…
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Climate Change

Hong Kong Health Food Store Spotlight – Green Common: A Vegan Shopping Paradise

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 25, 2015 0
The minute you enter Green Common, the new vegetarian concept store by the Green Monday team on Queen's Road East in Wan Chai, you feel as if you have been transported into an alternative universe of safe, ethical and healthy choices.…
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Health

Green Queen’s Guide To Holistic Health Practices & Centers In Hong Kong

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 22, 2015 0
Holistic health and integrated medicine are wide and varying fields that covers many types treatments from massage to homeopathy to energy work. For those looking to approach their health issues the holistic way,  we have pulled together a…
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Eco Lifestyle

Hong Kong’s Zero Waste Revolution: A Day With Eco Thought Leaders At Ecozine’s Zero Waste Global Summit

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 19, 2015 0
If you had to guess how much waste Hong Kong produces a day, what would be your estimate? Probably nothing close to the sobering figure of 9, 000 tonnes, which is the actual number of solid municipal waste (SMW) that is sent to the…
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Dinner

Green Queen Recipes: Baked Zucchini Boats That The Kiddos Will Love (Plus They Are Gluten-Free!)

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 18, 2015 0
We were inspired to create this recipe from a friend who whipped this up within 30 minutes as part of a Christmas starter. It’s healthy, refreshing and light. However, with a little creativity, you can make it as a meal on its own.…
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