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Unilever Pledges To Eliminate All Fossil Fuels In Cleaning Products By 2030
Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant Unilever has announced that it will swap out the carbon derived from fossil fuels in its cleaning and laundry product formulations with renewable or recycled carbon. As one of the world’s major manufacturers of!-->…
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Muji Launches Furniture Rental Subscription Service With Work-From-Home Sets
Japanese homeware retailer Muji is introducing a furniture subscription service as working from home becomes the new normal after months of the coronavirus pandemic. Launching this Friday (July 17), consumers in Japan will be able to rent!-->…
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IKEA Debuts Plant-Filled, Low-Waste & Self-Sufficient “Home Of Tomorrow”
Swedish furniture and homeware giant IKEA has just unveiled its newest eco-friendly concept in Szczecin, Poland. Dubbed the Home of Tomorrow, the space was envisioned by Polish designers looking to redefine the way we live at home. The!-->…
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2ND Hand Design Guide: Redo Your Flat With The Best Preloved & Vintage Furniture Finds
Is your flat in need of a makeover? Perhaps you made a new year’s resolution to redo your home but it just got lost in your to-do list. We’re here to help! Green Queen has gathered the best places to go and look for zero-waste,!-->…
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Green Queen Guide To Dealing With Hong Kong Air Pollution
In a city beset by gridlocked traffic, power plants, and factories in Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong's air pollution contributes a major breathing problem to its seven million plus citizens. Our air quality has become a!-->…
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Plastic Free July Is Here: Join The 2019 Global Challenge
New data from the Plastic Free Foundation reveals that individual actions to reduce plastic waste can make a real impact. Of the 120 million who took part in last year’s Plastic Free July Challenge, 90 percent made long-term changes in!-->…
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The Perfect Organic Mattress? We Found It! Why European Bedding Is The Answer To Your Dreams
Eco-Friendly? Check. Hypoallergenic? Check. Breathable? Check. Built to Last? Check. European Bedding's Organic Latex Mattress: Everything We're Looking For In Bedding.
The average human spends 25 years asleep so it follows that how you!-->!-->!-->…
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#GreenBiz: 4 New Circular Economy Businesses Started By Hong Kong Moms
Ecoparties: Rentable Kids Party Supplies
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This is a serious win for the city! We finally have a solution for the myriad of kid's birthday parties! Started by a mum!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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New All in One Air Purifier Takes On HK indoor Air Pollution
The first-ever patented intelligent indoor air system has arrived to Hong Kong in a bid to improve breathing conditions at home. OLFINITY, a revolutionary IoT integrated air monitor, purifier and aromatherapy diffuser series that works in!-->…
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Marriott Phuket Fights Thailand Plastic Problem With Water Made From Air
Last year five-star beach resort JW Marriott Phuket replaced more than 100,000 plastic water bottles - providing guests with fresh filtered, mineral water using just the hot, humid air of Thailand from atmospheric water generators. Teaming!-->…
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Conscious Candle Guide: Where To Find Hong Kong’s Safest Burn
The Hong Kong chill is descending upon us, which means sweater weather and finding the perfect seasonal candle to cozy up at home! While the soft, warm glow of a candle can set the tone for a romantic evening or add a relaxing element after…
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The Complete Plastics Guide: From #1 to #7, What’s Reusable, What’s Recyclable & What To Avoid At All Costs
Hong Kong has one of the worst rates of recycling in general and plastic in particular in the world and believe it or not, recycling rates are actually decreasing every year! Our city landfills are reaching breaking point and yet the…
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The Ecoegg Laundry Egg: No Harsh Chemicals, Reduced Packaging Waste & Huge Savings
If I had to pick a favorite chore, laundry would be it. Nothing can hamper (!) the sheer pleasure I take in sorting through the colors, tossing a load of clothes in the washing machine, and folding newly washed shirts and shorts. It's like…
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August 2017 Green Queen Scoop: Your Global Health News Roundup
Global vegan brands are making the news big time- plant-based fast food chain By Chloe goes international, Impossible Foods gets impossible funding, vegan vending machines...
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Green Queen’s Guide To The Best Home Water Filter Brands In Hong Kong
In the first part of this series, we discussed water quality in Hong Kong and how to choose the best one for your home and what factors to consider when making your decision. This week we look at the best brands available here in Hong Kong.…
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Green Queen Guide: Water Purifiers In Hong Kong 101 – What To Think About, What To Know
We all know by now that an air purifier is a must for our lovely, but let's face it, polluted city. However, what about the other necessity of life, aka water? To be honest a water filter is pretty much a must at this point in our Hong Kong…
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Crystal Healing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Crystals
The first time I was gifted with a crystal, I had no idea what to do with it. I had gone in for a facial and was given a small, beautifully cut Rose Quartz gemstone as a token of appreciation for my patronage. My initial reaction was…
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TREE: Eco Chic Furniture Made With A Serious Passion For Sustainability
In a perfect world, I live in a home filled with TREE.
Stepping off the elevators on the 28th floor of Horizon Plaza, the strong, earthy aroma of wood captures my senses: it's intoxicatingly fresh and wholesomely restorative. As my eyes…
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Our Favorite Non-Toxic Cleaning Products: The Brands That Keep Your Home (And The Planet) Spick & Span
One of the most popular topics of conversation in Hong Kong is the city' poor air quality. However, you may be surprised to learn that the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that over 70 percent of our exposure to chemicals…
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Eco Home – Thorn & Burrow Spotlight: Where Every Product Has A Meaningful Story
Located on High Street in trendy Sai Ying Pun, new homewares and decor shop Thorn & Burrow has managed to curate a truly astonishing selection of items from all four corners of the globe. They stock homewears such as cushions, rugs,…
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Green Queen Guide: The Top 5 Air Purifier Brands To Consider For Your Hong Kong Home
Last week, we went in-depth on the whole air purifier topic and talked about why you need one. But obviously, what you all want (and need) to know is: what air purifier should you invest in? Below, we list the top 5 brands available in…
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