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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

Hong Kong’s Best Under The Radar Local + Organic Fruit & Veg Delivery – Part 2

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 15, 2015 0
What a great time to live in Hong Kong with so many wonderful new healthy companies launching every day! In fact, there are now so many new organic fruit and vegetable delivery services, we thought it was time for round two of our previous…
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Gluten-Free

Traveling To London & Want To Stay Fit? Try Well Aware, Your Bespoke Wellness Concierge

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 12, 2015 0
It’s the classic modern traveler’s dilemma: how do you keep healthy on the road? You’ve just gotten off a long-haul flight. You’re jetlagged and waking up at 3am local time in strange surroundings. Room service may not be available and you…
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Beauty

Q & A With Organic Beauty Expert Daniela Pelonara, Founder Of Native Essentials: How To Choose Sunscreen & Anti-Pollution Skincare

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 11, 2015 0
We are huge fans of Native Essentials, a full range luxury personal care line handcrafted right here in Hong Kong, all of whose products are made with organic essential oils that the founder extracts from plants herself. Daniela…
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Coffee

Green Queen’s Guide to Great Coffee Online, Find The Best Without Ever Leaving Your Flat

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 8, 2015 0
Here at Green Queen we REALLY love our coffee. But finding quality sustainable beans in Hong Kong can be a bit of a challenge and sometimes it feels like the only way to get a good cup-o-Joe is to head out to an artisanal coffee shop. Which…
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Gluten-Free

Plant-Based Cooking Hacks: One Pot Quinoa & Mushroom Risotto

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 5, 2015 0
Here’s another great quinoa idea for you to create in the kitchen. By substituting the heavy, carb-laden risotto rice with quinoa, a traditionally heavy dish is transformed into a lighter, healthier and more nourishing meal. What we…
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Eco Lifestyle

Be A Waste-Conscious Hong Konger: 10 Things You Can Do To Lessen Your Eco Load On Our City…And The Planet

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 4, 2015 0
In honor of Zero Waste Week June 7th through 14th 2015, the incredible campaign spearheaded by our friends at Ecozine and HK Cleanup which invites Hong Kongers to commit to one week of sending NOTHING to the landfill in order to raise…
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Wellness

Our Complete Guide To Aerial Yoga In Hong Kong (Including Flyoga & AntiGravity® Yoga)

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 1, 2015 0
Aerial yoga, AntiGravity® yoga, aerial yoga, fly yoga or Flyoga®- this new fitness craze has many names. Each class is slightly different but in a nutshell aerial yoga combines yoga, pilates and aerial acrobatics, all done using a large…
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Charity

Green Queen Giving: Plastic Free Seas – On A Mission To Rid The Ocean Of Humanity’s C-R-A-P

Sonalie Figueiras May 29, 2015 0
How was Plastic Free Seas (PFS) started? Having been organizing beach cleanups for years in Discovery Bay, and speaking at more and more schools about doing beach cleanups, volunteering and the general issue of plastic marine…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

6 Global Health Food Trends You Need To Know About From Sea Spaghetti To Cricket Flour

Sonalie Figueiras May 28, 2015 0
The Rise Of Insect Protein Food supply is a controversial topic these days on the global world stage with pundits worried about how we are going to feed what some experts say will be 20 billion people by the year 2050. Humans can't live…
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Hong Kong

Green Queen Does South Lantau – Our Guide To Where To Shop, Eat & Relax The Sustainable Way

Sonalie Figueiras May 26, 2015 0
When you find yourself stuck in the hustle-and-bustle of Central, it can be easy to forget that Hong Kong is actually a sub-tropical paradise complete with lush jungles and beach island getaways. One such getaway is South Lantau, a…
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Interviews

Green Queen Exclusive: Christian Mongendre, The Man Behind Hong Kong’s MANA Revolution + MANA’s New Opening

Sonalie Figueiras May 22, 2015 0
The story of how Christian Gerard Mongendre came to co-found Hong Kong's most loved healthy lunch spot is a testament to the many serendipitous moments that make life so crazy and incredible. We sat down with the man behind MANA over a…
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Vegan

Gourmet Plant-Based Dinner: Lentil Bolognese with Zucchini Pappardelle AKA Vegan Spag Bol

Sonalie Figueiras May 21, 2015 0
Bolognese sauce is comfort food at its best. In our pre-health conscious days, a bowl of spag bol was a staple dinner option, especially when we were uni students. Traditionally made with beef, veal or pork mince, this Italian…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

Green Queen’s Paleo Primer: Your Ultimate Guide To Living The Paleo Lifestyle in Hong Kong

Sonalie Figueiras May 18, 2015 0
What is Paleo, Anyway? The paleo diet, also know as the paleolithic diet, the stone-age diet and the caveman diet, was founded on the concept that we would be better off if we stuck to the diet that was available to our ancestors…
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Detox & Cleanse

Zero Noise Pollution + Handcrafted Vegan Food + Private Beach + No Plane Ride = Sommer’s Life – The Perfect Hong Kong Retreat

Sonalie Figueiras May 15, 2015 0
2017 Update: Nathalie no longer takes overnight guests but still does day retreats and workshops.  To really get away, to quiet the mind and feel a million miles from all the hustle and bustle, to take a proper body-and-mind break, the…
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Climate Change

The Pros & Cons Of Choosing Organic – Part 2 Of Our Organic Food Series

Sonalie Figueiras May 14, 2015 0
Debates about whether organic foods are worth it continue to rage on. On one hand you have those that believe all  all foods should be grown naturally and promote buying organic as the healthier and safer option. On the other hand, you have…
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Eating Out

Green Queen Does Wan Chai – Our Guide To The Neighbourhood That Never Sleeps

Sonalie Figueiras May 11, 2015 0
Wan Chai has been one of the most popular neighborhoods in Hong Kong for quite some time now. While it is known for its Convention Center,  as well as for being home to some of Hong Kong's seedier evening destinations, Wan Chai has in…
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Detox & Cleanse

Green Queen Loves: Body Awakening One Month Cleansing Program- The Easiest, Gentlest & Most Effective Cleanse Out There

Sonalie Figueiras May 8, 2015 0
These days, the word “cleansing” often brings to mind a (cold-pressed) juice fast, not to mention the inevitable cravings for sugary and fatty foods that tend to follow so we were pretty excited to trial a cleanse with a different…
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Climate Change

Why Is Choosing Organic Food Important? Green Queen Explores This Controversial Question

Sonalie Figueiras May 7, 2015 0
The concept of eating organic foods is not a new one, and nary a week goes by without another news article on the topic. Yet, despite all the information out there, there is still a great of misunderstanding about organic food. Before…
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Health

Green Queen Health: The 7 Golden Rules Of Healthy Eating (That Anyone Can Follow)

Sonalie Figueiras May 4, 2015 0
All over the media, diet and nutrition articles bombard us with tips, suggestions, mandates and more on what to eat for optimal health. There are so many controversial eating plans and contradictory messages that it can be hard to keep…
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Charity

Green Queen Giving: Foodlink Foundation – Tirelessly Tackling Food Waste & Hunger

Sonalie Figueiras May 2, 2015 0
How was Foodlink Foundation (FF) started? Foodlink Foundation was established at the end of 2001 after our founder, Mrs. Vanessa Hwang, identified a serious need for hunger alleviation among lower-income groups in Hong Kong. What is the…
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Recipes

Green Queen Recipes: The Ultimate Cleansing Salad – Packed With Protein & Fibre

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 30, 2015 0
This chickpea and parsley concoction is one of our go-to lunch salad. Quick and easy, it's great for busy schedules and lazy mid-day cooks. On days when we’re more famished than usual, we like to add a poached or boiled egg or some…
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