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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.

Detox & Cleanse

Green Queen Guide to Hong Kong Juice Cleanses – 2015 Edition

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 19, 2015 0

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Interviews

Green Queen Heroes: Dream Team Isaac & Lacey Goldstein of Happy Cow Dairy Free Ice Cream

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 16, 2015 0

2016 Update: Isaac & Lacey Goldstein are no longer involved in Happy Cow. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Lacey and I are originally from California; we both met in San Francisco during university. Before we married, I promised…
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Organic

HK’s Top Organic Fruit & Veg Delivery – We Do The Homework So You Don’t Have To

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 15, 2015 0

January means we are all thinking about our resolutions and whether we want 2015 to be about clean eating, more home cooking, or simply dropping a few kgs. No matter where you stand, eating more fresh fruits and veggies is always a good…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Trend Alert: Have You Heard Of Bone Broth? You Will.

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 12, 2015 0

While you are sipping on your raw, cold-pressed green juice, a new liquid health food trend is brewing. Welcome to the world of bone broth. Get ready for it to take the green foodie world by storm this year. Green Queen gives you the…
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Climate Change

The Colorful World of Asian Pickles – Lantau Mama Fermenting Series Part 2

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 10, 2015 0

Asia is the ideal place to discover fermented foods. Almost all of the major Asian cultures have a tradition of fermenting that dates back thousands of years. Fermenting is still very much alive and well today- in fact, in many places in…
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Climate Change

Want Glowing Skin? Follow These 5 Natural Tricks To Banish Dullness

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 8, 2015 0

We are always being told what to eat to make our skin clear and beautiful – avocados, walnuts, salmon, kale…the list goes on. Sometimes you can do all of this and much more yet still feel like you aren’t getting the results you want.…
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Dinner

Eat Clean in 2016: 5 Healthy Lunch Spots in Central That Won’t Break The Bank

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 3, 2015 0

We've all over-gorged over the holidays so this month, it's all about reconnecting with our bodies and our health. During a busy work day, it can be difficult to make the time to make healthy choices. Luckily, Hong Kong boasts an …
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Detox & Cleanse

Co-Founder of Genie Juicery & Certified Health Coach Melanie Barnish Talks Cleansing

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 2, 2015 0

Melanie Barnish is the Co-Founder of Genie Juicery and a Certified Health. Below, she shares her thoughts on the importance of detoxing and why she loves juice cleansing in particular. I love the start of a new year: it’s a time for…
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Eco Lifestyle

Make This Year’s Christmas Your Greenest One Yet

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 22, 2014 0

Who doesn't love Christmas? 'Tis the season to give, receive, eat and be merry and we're already wearing bursting with yuletide cheer! The tree is trimmed, presents are popping up under it in the middle of the night (Is that you, Santa?)…
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Craft Beer

Green Queen’s Last Minute Xmas Food Guide 2014

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 17, 2014 0

Expecting a full house on Christmas Eve/Day and have not gotten around to sorting out your sustainably sourced Christmas dinner? Not to worry, Green Queen has you covered. We have scoured the Green Queen Guide to Hong Kong to bring you…
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Condiments

Green Queen Recipes: Cranberry & Pineapple Relish – Tropical & Christmassy

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 15, 2014 0

Grocery stores full of cranberries mean the holiday season is upon us- there's something so festive about these juicy jewels that gets us feeling all Christmassy. But boring old cranberry jelly felt like a letdown so we added some of our…
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Food & Nutrition

Asia’s Sweetener: Everything You Need To Know About Coconut Sugar

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 13, 2014 0

With the holiday season coming up, it's hard to avoid the sugary highs that are ubiquitous during the festivities. Cakes, puddings, cookies, it's a sweetness fest out there. But as we are always banging on about, white sugar is simply not…
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Charity

Green Queen Giving: Box of Hope – Boxes That Change Lives

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 11, 2014 0

How was Box of Hope started? Box of Hope was started in 2008 by Nicole Woolhouse and Harriet Cleverly. Our first year we just worked with Sunshine House Schools and collected an amazing 1, 200 boxes which we stored and checked in our…
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Paleo

Green Queen Recipes: The Perfect Christmas Dessert- Cherry & Coconut Tofu Custard (Paleo, V, GF)

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 8, 2014 0

Can you believe it's less than a month until the New Year? 2014 just flew by! Luckily, we have Christmas to look forward to first. Christmas is a time for celebration with family and friends, a time to take stock and give thanks and…
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Interviews

Green Queen Heroes: Lisa Christensen & Nissa Marion of Ecozine

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 6, 2014 0

Tell us a little bit about yourself. We're best friends and business partners who both grew up in Canada, with a deep respect for nature and wildlife. We met in Hong Kong many years ago, and discovered our shared passions for the…
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Eco Lifestyle

9 Ways To Greenify Children Parties During The Holiday Season

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 4, 2014 0

Nothing makes the little ones happier than a good old-fashioned celebration! The kiddies love the action, the special foods, the costumes, the decorations and the buildup of excitement that precedes festivities. Trouble is, the way we…
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Eco Lifestyle

Gifts With A Heart: Our Top Picks From PhatRice For Everyone On Your List

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 1, 2014 0

With the holidays right around the corner, the yearly nightmare before Christmas of what to get everyone on our list has begun. However, this year PhatRice has you sorted. The sustainable e-commerce platform features fair trade,…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Craft Beer But Were Afraid To Ask

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 29, 2014 0

So there you are, relaxing at the bar with your pals on a Friday night after work, when your discerning hipster friend starts complaining about the lack of craft beers in Hong Kong. You nod along as if you know what he is talking about…
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Eating Out

The Entertainer Hong Kong Is THE PERFECT GIFT This Holiday Season

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 28, 2014 0

Everyone's got that one person that is absolutely impossible to shop for. They have everything or they are super picky or you are simply out of ideas. For that hard-to-cross-off-list individual, we have stumbled on the most perfect gift:…
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Detox & Cleanse

The Juice Diaries: Green Queen Goes Deep with nood food’s Juice Cleanses

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 27, 2014 0

We know we harp on about people’s busy schedules and about how many of us don’t get enough of the right nutrients in our bodies. It's important to follow a healthy and clean eating regime all year round of course. But, we also know that…
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Vegan

Green Queen Recipes: Quinoa Craze – 3 Fabulous New Ideas Including Addictive Quinoa Sushi

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 24, 2014 0

We’re still on the quinoa bandwagon. Last week we gave you three quinoa salad ideas. This week, we share a quinoa recipe for breakfast, lunch AND dinner. More fodder for your quinoa repertoire! Don’t feel obligated to have them all in a day…
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