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Hong Kong’s 2019 Beauty & Wellness Expo Sees More Natural & Organic
At the recent 5-day Hong Kong’s Beauty and Wellness Expo organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), which showcases 100 exhibitors from beauty, cosmetics and skincare, the millenial and Gen-Z appetite for more natural,!-->…
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Lush Creates New Carbon Positive Packaging, Driven By Consumer Demand
The global beauty and cosmetics industry is responsible for a whopping 120 billion units of non-recyclable packaging waste annually, according to figures from the Zero Waste Week campaign. From cling film, cardboard, tissue paper, boxes!-->…
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INTERVIEW: How To Get Started With CBD – We Talk Dosing, Best Brands & Skincare Picks With Heavens Please
Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Denise Tam, the enlightened founder of Hong Kong's premier CBD destination Heavens Please and the city's resident expert on all things CBD, where we talk about dosing, how to get started, why CBD!-->…
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Safety Razors Are Better For You AND The Planet
You might not realise it, but humans produce a huge amount of waste due to their bathroom routines. In the United States alone, over 2 billion disposable plastic razors are thrown out annually, contributing to alarming amounts of landfill!-->…
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Green Queen Test Drive: Hong Kong’s Fivelements Habitat – Our Day in Urban Heaven
We recently had the chance to check out Hong Kong’s newest wellness space, Fivelements Habitat, to see what all our favorite wellfluencers are buzzing about (and to update our dear readers of course) and impressed is an understatement for!-->…
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These 11 Companies Are Saving The Planet One Plastic-Free Product At A Time
Are you in the mood for a shopping spree, but are worried about your environmental footprint? Fret no more: we are here to help! We have rounded up 11 companies offering innovative plastic-free alternative products that are good for the!-->…
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Australia’s Zero Waste Retailer The Source Bulk Foods Lands in Singapore
Australia’s largest bulk foods and zero-waste retailer, The Source Bulk Foods, has just unveiled its first Singaporean outlet located in Cluny Court. The new packaging-free destination will be stocked with over 350 pantry staples,!-->…
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I Quit Waste: The Carbon Footprint Of Plastic – Shame On Us
Waste activist and Green Queen columnist Smita J gets down and dirty with some plastic-free maths. Her conclusion? When it comes to personal care, we're drowning in plastic emissions and we're underestimating how much impact our personal!-->…
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Clean Beauty Monthly: Where To Find The Best Hong Kong-Owned Natural Beauty Brands
Over the past few weeks Hong Kong has come into the global spotlight. The spirit of the city has been palpable and I certainly feel proud of the city I call home. In light of this, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate some!-->…
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INTERVIEW: Bare Necessities Founder Sahar Mansoor Is On a Mission To Make India Go Zero Waste
Passionate eco activist Sahar Mansoor is a zero waste pioneer in her native India. The Bengaluru-based entrepreneur frequently makes headlines everywhere from MTV to Live Mint and regularly is awarded accolades such as Google India's!-->…
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NET-A-PORTER Commits To Conscious Fashion With New NET SUSTAIN Online Destination
Global luxury fashion online giant NET-A-PORTER, well-known for offering customers the most up-to-date designer clothing and shoes, is making a renewed commitment to ethical fashion. This week the company launched new online edit NET!-->…
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Healing Energies: We’re All ‘Energy Burned Out’ And Energy Healing Can Help
In our brand new monthly column Healing Energies, Hong Kong-based energy practitioner and Reiki teacher Corie Chu explains why energy healing is for everyone and how it can help you redefine your relationship with yourself and others.
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Clean Beauty Monthly: Where To Find The Best Budget-Friendly Natural Skincare & Makeup
Non-Toxic Skincare That Doesn't Cost The Earth? Columnist Allie Rooke Rounds Up Her Faves
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Is Safe, Non-Toxic Hair Color Possible? A Salon Addict Tests Out Love Hair’s Eco Promise
There are eco warriors, and there are the true eco warriors.
With the growing awareness of sustainable and environmentally friendly beauty care, it is also coming to light just how much – and what exactly – is going into our skin and,!-->!-->!-->…
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Green Queen Mother’s Day Gift Guide: What To Get The Woman Who Gave You Everything
Moms are the absolute best thing in the world. No one loves you, spoils you or takes care of you like your mom so for her special day, you better BRING IT! We've put together the ULTIMATE gift guide with something for every kind of mom!-->…
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Clean Beauty Monthly: Where To Find The Best Natural Foundations For Every Skin Type
In her regular monthly column, clean beauty expert Allie Rooke picks the best foundations, with a zero-waste option to boot, all of which are free from the litany of nasties most conventional products contain.
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We Love Sustainable Skincare Unwind: High Quality, Safe & Ocean-Friendly Products For The Whole Family
Unwind founder Michael did not intend to get into the natural beauty business. But after years of trying personal care products and watching friends and family struggling to find a good (read: toxin-free) product that actually worked, he!-->…
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Almost There: China Announces End To Post-Market Animal Testing For Cosmetic Products
China is on the road to completely banning animal testing for cosmetic products. The Gansu Province National Medical Products Association announced that post-market testing for finished imported and domestically produced cosmetic products!-->…
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#LittleGreenSteps: The Conscious Festival Returns To Hong Kong April 13-14 2019 At The Kerry Hotel
After a successful launch last year, the Conscious Festival, which promises to be vegan and (almost) zero-waste, returns to Hong Kong the weekend of April 13-14 2019 at the Kerry Hotel in Hung Hom Bay with Green Queen as the official Media!-->…
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Live Zero Bulk Beauty – City’s First Plastic-Free Cosmetics Store Opens in Sai Ying Pun
Low waste retail pioneer & all around Green Queen Tamsin Thornburrow has just opened Hong Kong's first bulk, plastic-free and DIY cosmetics and skincare shop in Sai Ying Pun. Beauty junkies now have their very own eco mecca to linger!-->…
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5 Things To Do With Your Besties That Are Not Drinking
If you've committed to Dry January, the annual initiative to stop drinking alcohol for the first month, bravo! The end is nigh! This newfound alcohol abstinence could be great on your health, wallet and possibly professional life. More!-->…
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