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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.

Eating Out

Green Queen Foodie: Turkey Tales – Blue Butcher’s Brilliant Birds

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 22, 2014 0

The festive season is upon us. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or a Christmas party bash, there's no escaping the gluttonous eating and or the over-imbibing of booze. So if you have a choice, why not pick a venue with a farm-to-table,…
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Food & Nutrition

Listen To Your Gut – Why Ferments Are Vital To Good Health

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 20, 2014 0

Ten years ago the terms microbes, gut bacteria and probiotics were not part of most people’s daily vocabulary. Fast forward to 2014, and it feels like barely a week goes by without another big news article about the importance of the over…
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Gluten-Free

Green Queen Recipes: 3 Easy Quinoa Salads

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 17, 2014 0

In this day and age, many of us can get so caught up in our busy lives that we are constantly chasing our tails trying to get through our long to-do lists- it feels like there is no time to do important things like cook. But study after…
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Charity

Green Queen Giving: HandsOn Hong Kong

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 15, 2014 0

How was HandsOn Hong Kong (HOHK) started? HOHK was founded in 2007 by Shaun Bernier, who is still the Chair of our NGO. Shaun moved to Hong Kong from the US, where she had been involved with affiliates of the HandsOn Network - a global…
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Eco Lifestyle

Green Queen Living: DIY The 411 on Mosquito Repellents and How To Make Your Own

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 13, 2014 0

The sun is shining, the sky is blue, there is a breeze- ideal conditions for a wonderful day of outdoor activities. There you are, minding your own business and trying to enjoy your picnic afternoon. Except for the one thorn in your…
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Wellness

Green Queen Recommends: HK’s Top Eco Beauty Picks

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 10, 2014 0

Caring about the earth doesn't mean you need to go all patchouli and tie-dye when it comes to your beauty regime. We have picked our top names for getting groomed without the negative earth factor. These spots will have you…
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Restaurant Reviews

Green Queen Foodie: LockCha Tea House Part 2 – A Thoroughly Tea-lightful Experience

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 9, 2014 0

Located at Hong Kong Park, inside the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware in the K.S. Lo Gallery, LockCha Tea House offers people an escape from the humid summer days and enjoy Chinese tea the traditional Chinese way. Lock is the Chinese…
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Interviews

Green Queen Heroes: Louise Kane Buckley of Loula Natural

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 6, 2014 0

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in Hong Kong and have always considered it my home. I was very happy to bring my family back here almost 3 years ago. My dad is still here (my parents moved here in 1979 when I was 1, my mum…
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Paleo

Healthy Paleo Golden Rough Sweet Treats – 100% Guilt-Free Nostalgia

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 3, 2014 0

We don't have much of a sweet tooth here at Green Queen but we do have our craving days. On such occasions, we like to rustle up something quick, easy and healthy. As kiddies, we were gaga for Nestle’s Golden Rough, a bite…
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Restaurant Reviews

Green Queen Foodie: Clean indulgence at LockCha Tea House Part 1

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 31, 2014 0

Dim sum, or yum cha as the locals call it, is made up of a selection small dumplings in all flavours and cooking styles. The bite-friendly sized dumplings make it easy to overindulge and before you know it, you have had a dozen pieces…
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Food & Nutrition

8 Ways to Boost Your Immune System This Winter

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 29, 2014 0

Our immune system is constantly up against it – being regularly bombarded by foreign invaders, it has developed incredibly complex mechanisms that help hold the barriers strongly in place. Though there are many components to a healthy…
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Breakfast

Perfect Banana Buckwheat Pancake Recipe – Vegan & GF

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 27, 2014 0

We know what you’re thinking. These pancakes don't look particularly appetizing. Unusually dark, almost burnt-like– they are not the prettiest BUT they are incredibly delicious and pack a serious nutritious punch. We gussied them up our new…
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Beauty

Green Queen Loves: 7 Reasons To Pamper Yourself at Iyara Natural + Organic Spa

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 25, 2014 0

Hong Kong is packed with spas and we all love to indulge ourselves as often as we can to counteract our ridiculously busy and hectic lifestyles. Thing is though, most spas and salons uses products filled with toxins that we wouldn't allow…
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Climate Change

Make A Date With Nature At HK Perma Club

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 23, 2014 0

Humans have been working for thousands of years to enhance our natural surroundings and engineer the world around us, especially when it comes to agriculture and food production. In more recent years, a few wise folks have realized that…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

Green Queen Living: Wet Market Series Part 7 – Guide to Chinese Sweet Fruits (Gwo)

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 20, 2014 0

We are so lucky in Hong Kong to enjoy a plethora of what to most people are the world's most exotic and delicious tropical fruits. Below, we delve into the details of the five most common ones you will find at the wet market. Lychee - Lai…
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Charity

Green Queen Giving: kids4kids – kids helping other kids

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 18, 2014 0

Kids4Kids is a unique charity concept: get kids to volunteer in their communities and help other kids. What's more inspiring than that? Below, some background on this great charity! How was kids4kids started? Kids4Kids started…
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Health

Green Queen’s Top 10 Ways To Use Coconut Oil Every Day

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 16, 2014 0

Coconut oil is incredibly versatile and can replace dozens of products in your kitchen and bathroom shelves. Below are ten easy ways to use this amazing oil every day. Just make sure you buy the raw, extra virgin, unprocessed kind…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

Green Queen Living: Wet Market Series Part 6 – Guide to Chinese Dried Goods (Gon Fo)

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 13, 2014 0

The sheer variety of dried products sold in Hong Kong wet markets is staggering. Not only do each and every one of them have special health benefits, they are really handy because they last forever (well, almost!), so no waste! Below…
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Restaurant Reviews

Green Queen Foodie: Azure Restaurant Slash Bar Gets Its Veg On

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 12, 2014 0

Green Monday. If you haven’t heard of the vegetarian movement sweeping Hong Kong, where have you been? Stop hiding under that rock and get on the bandwagon…every restaurant in town is on board! And why not? Encouraging meat-free diets on…
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Breakfast

100% Vegan, 100% Gluten-Free, 100% Refined Sugar-Free, 100% Addictive Almond Granola Recipe

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 9, 2014 0

Be gone box of cereal with your ridiculous amounts of sugar! Be gone highly processed grains! Be gone additives and preservatives! Today we share with you an addictive homemade almond granola perfect for breakfast, snacking and even post…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

Green Queen Living: Wet Market Series Part 5 – Guide to Chinese Tofu Products (Dou Fu)

Sonalie Figueiras Oct 6, 2014 0

The Chinese have been making and consuming tofu in all its various forms for more than a thousand years! Tofu, also known as beancurd, is made from soya beans. High in protein, low in fat, and most of all, relatively cheap when…
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