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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 10 Reasons LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics is a Great Green Brand

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 28, 2014 0
There are so many cosmetic brands in the market but most of them are far from green. LUSH, with its focus on fresh products made with totally natural ingredients, took the beauty world by storm when they launched in 1995. Today LUSH has…
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Eco Lifestyle

Eco Insights: Alternative Energy Series Part 3 – Ethanol as a Biofuel

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 26, 2014 0
We have looked into solar power and wind power in our previous posts in this Eco Insights series, and this week we tackle the subject of ethanol and its use as a biofuel.    What is Ethanol? There is no doubt that we need more…
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Health

Top 9 Tips for Eating Clean on a Budget

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 23, 2014 0
It can be a challenge to make healthy, clean eating choices in Hong Kong. It's always been hard to buy clean food and choose responsibly sourced items from a restaurant menu, though there is some real progress on these fronts. We now have…
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Eco Lifestyle

Green Queen Recommends: Eco Shopping – The Best New Green Concept Boutiques

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 21, 2014 0
What a great time to live in Hong Kong! All of a sudden, awesome green living concept stores and products are sprouting up in every corner. It's becoming hard to keep track of them all. Always looking to lend a helpful green hand, Green…
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Eco Lifestyle

Eco Insights: Alternative Energy Series Part 2 – Wind Power

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 19, 2014 0
This week, we tackle the basics of wind power and what you need to know about this growing industry. As with solar power, there is a lot to consider.  Wind Power 101 Wind power is the process of harnessing the energy generated by…
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Drink

Green Queen Recommends: Hong Kong’s Best Green Wine

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 16, 2014 0
Who doesn't love a full glass of (green) wine after a long day at the office? Now that you know everything there is to know about organic, biodynamic and vegan wines (for a refresher, try here and here), the next step is where to buy…
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Gluten-Free

Green Queen Foodie: Have a Lunes Verde at Brickhouse

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 16, 2014 0
Well-known and much loved as a destination for those seeking a late night taco fix,  Brickhouse, brought to you by uber trendy restauranteur group Maximal Concepts, has officially hopped on the green bandwagon with the release of their…
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Eco Lifestyle

Eco Insights: Alternative Energy Series Part 1- Solar Power

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 12, 2014 0
In our latest Eco Insights series, we cover the main types of alternative energy. We start with the most ubiquitous: solar power.  Solar Energy 101 Solar power (also known as solar energy, the two terms are equivalent) is defined as…
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Charity

Green Queen Giving: Ark Eden

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 9, 2014 0
How was Ark Eden started? I had fought on the front-line for many causes, for many years. The crunch came in 2005 with the Lantau Concept (read Concrete) Plan. A group of us decided it was time to concentrate on creating vision for…
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Food & Nutrition

The EWG’s 2014 Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen Roundup

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 9, 2014 0
We all want to eat more organic fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, shopping in the organic aisle is difficult and costly. How can we make smarter choices about what we eat? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is here to help. The…
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Eco Lifestyle

Eco Insights: What is Fracking and Why is Everyone So Angry About It?

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 5, 2014 0
Lately it seems like news headlines are dominated by fracking this and fracking that. Just what exactly is this fracking business the media is constantly referring to? Don’t worry, you don’t need a Geology degree to understand what people…
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Eco Lifestyle

Green Queen Living: Must Have Phone Apps for a Greener Life

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 3, 2014 0
Want to live a greener life? These free apps all make it easier to make greener, healthier choices every day. Visit the app store now and turn your phone into an eco-machine! Buy The Most Eco-Friendly Home, Baby & Beauty Products -…
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Interviews

Green Queen Heroes: David Yeung, Founder of Green Monday

Sonalie Figueiras May 30, 2014 0
David Yeung is the charismatic founder of Green Monday, a Hong Kong social enterprise that has taken the city by storm. They work tirelessly to promote the concept of eating vegetarian at least one day a week. They currently partner with…
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Eco Lifestyle

Eco Insights: What is Greenwashing?

Sonalie Figueiras May 28, 2014 0
An important term for any concerned eco citizen, greenwashing was coined in 1986 by Jay Westervelt, an environmentalist from New York who wrote an essay about the hotel industry’s misleading practice of leaving cards in guest bathrooms…
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Food & Nutrition

Green Queen Recommends: Top Healthy Meal Delivery- Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free & Responsibly Sourced

Sonalie Figueiras May 26, 2014 0
Editor's Update Feb 2016: We have a newer and more updated roundup of the best healthy meal delivery options in Hong Kong. Find it here.  Cooking at home can be rewarding and delicious- though when life gets really busy, it's great to…
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Climate Change

Green Queen Foodie: BeLive By The Sea by Rawthentic Food – A Gastrawnomic Feast

Sonalie Figueiras May 24, 2014 0
"Start with what you have." Raw vegan Chef Priscilla Soligo of Rawthentic Food makes you feel like you can whip up the raw gourmet delights she so effortlessly creates with whatever is lying around in your pantry. Chef P, as she is known…
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Eco Lifestyle

Eco Insights: A Handy Guide Of The Most Eco-Friendly Home Building Materials Part 2

Sonalie Figueiras May 22, 2014 0
In last week’s post, we gave you some useful information about three important eco friendly home building materials: bamboo, abaca and rattan. Today we continue our foray into the natural furnishings world with three more all-stars:…
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Food & Nutrition

Green Queen Loves: Crave Healthy Food – HK’s 360° Health and Wellness Solution

Sonalie Figueiras May 19, 2014 0
 It is really tough to change your health paradigm. It's hard to find the time. It's hard to find the space. It's hard to find the discipline. Should you work on fitness or diet? Getting a trainer is very helpful and motivating but what…
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Restaurant Reviews

Green Queen Foodie: Mavericks – Sustainability with a Beach View

Sonalie Figueiras May 17, 2014 0
Chef Austin Fry- well known in the F&B community for current foodie hangouts The Roundhouse Taproom, Salon 10, and formerly of Brickhouse fame- has created what may be the most socially-conscious restaurant in all of Hong Kong,…
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Eco Lifestyle

Eco Insights: A Handy Guide Of The Most Eco-Friendly Home Building Materials Part 1

Sonalie Figueiras May 15, 2014 0
There is really no excuse not to source eco friendly materials when it comes to furniture and other home furnishings. There are so many sustainable options to choose from. Below we give you the 411 on three plants to consider when updating…
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Restaurant Reviews

Green Queen Foodie: Kee Club launches a new dim sum menu with organic vegetables

Sonalie Figueiras May 12, 2014 0
Jan 2017 Update: Kee Club has now closed down. Chef Roland Schuller has a lot to feel good about these days.  The Michelin-star chef has recently become Executive Chef for KEE,  where he has the rare treat of preparing two different…
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