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Heirlooms: Global Women Community Camel Assembly & Local Artist Thomas Herron Raise Alarm About Plastic Crisis
Earlier this June, Camel Assembly, an international community of creative female leaders, joined forces with Hong Kong based designer, Thomas Herron to create a series of installations highlighting plastic pollution generated throughout the…
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June 2018 Green Queen Scoop: Headlines You Need To Read
You're busy, we get it. That's why we created the GREEN QUEEN SCOOP. We scour the international headlines from around the globe to find the most important health, wellness & environmental stories so you don't have to!…
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Environmental NGOs WildAid & Sea Shepherd Campaign Starbucks To Push Maxim’s On Shark Fin Ban
A recent undercover investigation by environmental nonprofit organization, WildAid, has led to the discovery of shark fin sales by local food & beverage titan, Maxim's Caterers Limited, who had pledged in 2016 to discontinue serving the…
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Sweden’s Oatly Launches Vegan Oat Milk at 70+ Pacific Coffee HK Locations
In conjunction with World Environment Day, local coffee chain Pacific Coffee has partnered with globally revered oat milk brand, Oatly, to give Hong Kongers sustainable non-dairy alternatives that don't harm the planet's resources in the…
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HK Vegan Ice Cream Shop Guide: Where To Grab a Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert
Peak ice cream season is among us and why should lactose tolerant folks have all the fun?! Thankfully, Hong Kong is home to a slew of the best dairy-free scoops around. From ripe, seasonal ingredients to luxurious, cosmopolitan…
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Hong Kong Startups Changing The World: These Local Entrepreneur Activists Turn Waste into Gold
From plastic packaging to last season's fabrics, we're becoming acutely aware of materials being sent to the landfills. As our environmental resources become scarce, conserving and recovering what we already have is so important. We need to…
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Plant-Based Impossible Burger Launches at Hotel ICON & Other Luxury Hotels in Hong Kong
The first luxury hotel in Hong Kong to launch popular meatless patty, Impossible Burger, outside the United States, Hotel ICON, has debuted to wide fanfare. Serving the famed plant-based 'burger that bleeds' at GREEN, the lobby's sleek…
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How To Host A Zero Waste Junk: The Complete Low Waste Hong Kong Boating Guide
Boat parties are one of the best highlights of Hong Kong summers. A daylong excursion of splashing through the high seas, feasting on meatless munchies and indulging in your favorite alcoholic beverage, we can thank Mother Earth for the…
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Pret A Manger Launches Brand New Summer Vegan Menu in Hong Kong
Following the success of Pret a Manger's three Veggie Pret locations in London and an initial "Not Just For Veggies" campaign in Hong Kong last year, Pret Hong Kong has upped the #plantbased ante and unveiled an all-new vibrant summer menu…
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10 Cheapest Group Fitness Classes in Hong Kong – From HK$ 170 to HK$ 350
Establishing an exercise routine - while so good for you! - can only take you so far. Unless you know exactly what and how you're working out, it can be quite intimidating. That's why group fitness classes can be so beneficial - being…
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May 2018 Green Queen Scoop: Headlines You Need To Read
You're busy, we get it. That's why we created the GREEN QUEEN SCOOP. We scour the international headlines from around the globe to find the most important health, wellness & environmental stories so you don't have to!…
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Hemingway’s DB Wins First Ever PETA Compassionate Business Award 2018 in Asia
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Asia has awarded Hong Kong's very own Hemingway's DB the first Compassionate Business Award, in a first for a business in the region. A prestigious accolade aimed at highlighting thoughtful…
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Eco Womenpreneur Duo Launch Womb Online Marketplace for Conscious, Ethical, Sustainable Brands
With a heightened awareness of the fashion industry's dirty not-so-secret secret and widespread embrace of the zero waste movement facilitated by social media, sustainability and eco-friendly credentials are no longer niche concerns - it is…
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Where To Find Vegan Noodle Soups Around Town: Get Your Pho, Udon & Ramen Fix
Is there anything better than slurping up a big bowl of hot & steamy soup filled with silky noodles? Given Hong Kong's penchant for bone broth soups, we know how hard it is for a plant-based eater to find a veggie version in Hong Kong…
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Weekend Getaways: Hong Kong’s Best #Staycations – Health & Wellness Retreats You’ll Love
With warmer weather finally arriving, we are feeling the itch to escape the city for a little R&R. But who needs to hop on a plane when your next euphoric yoga retreat could be right at home? That's right - the best weekend getaways and…
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Sustainable Clothing Brand A.C.F Founder Promotes Waste-less Fashion
If sustainability is important in deciding what you don on a daily basis, Hong Kong-based brand A.C.F Clothing is the ethical label you need to know about. On the surface, there is nothing about the line's stylish pieces that screams basic…
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Right Treat Asian Foodtech Startup Launches Omnipork, Plant Pork Analog To Address Rising Meat Consumption
We eat a lot of meat in this city. But before the explosion of beef and the proliferation of poultry, pork has traditionally been the most popular choice in Asia. From Cantonese char siu to Taiwanese lu rou fan to Filipino lechon, pork is…
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April 2018 Green Queen Scoop: Headlines You Need To Read
You're busy, we get it. That's why we created the GREEN QUEEN SCOOP. We scour the international headlines from around the globe to find the most important health, wellness & environmental stories so you don't have to!…
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Impossible Foods Vegan Burger Made From Plants Launches in Hong Kong, First City Outside of USA
All hail the Impossible Foods meatless vegan burger patty that bleeds! Hong Kong is fast becoming one of the most exciting plant-based dining scenes in the world - just weeks after the revolutionary JUST Scramble eggless egg debuted with a…
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The Future of GREENovation Forum 2018: A Vision For A Plant-Based Planet
From pills to plants, smart phones to smart foods, and explosion of plant-based food brands in recent years, we are taking moves in the right direction for a more sustainable planet. While we still have a long way to go, countries and…
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The Hong Kong Report: Wellness Trends, Growth and Market Opportunities by Welltodo Global
This article was first published on Welltodo Global.
Once a hub for luxury consumer goods, today Hong Kong is emerging as a magnet for affluent consumers who are prioritising health over wealth.
By Laura Hill
The island might be…
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